Brazilian Butt Lift

 
The Brazilian butt lift is an invasive, expensive and risky surgical procedure for women who find that gravity is getting stronger than their aging, mushy, flat and quickly sagging buttocks muscles. The biggest problem with this procedure is that it doesn’t address the most powerful ingredient in the female buttocks – which is ==>> the muscles.

Butt Lifting Exercises

 
Butt lifting exercises are a simpler, less expensive, less risky and more effective option for lifting, firming and reshaping your dropping buns into a sculpted and sexy work of art. These can be done at home – with no weights and no gym machines.

That is the simple comparison. So – let’s go in a bit deeper now… We will do this with a great email which sets up a sweet Q&A:

Here is the email with a butt specific question and a photo to illustrate her point.

——– Original Message ——–
Subject: Question about your program and my butt
From: Renee H.
Date: Thu, October 27, 2:27 am
To: joey

Hi Joey,
I’ve been eyeing your program off and on for a while, wondering if it would really be a worthwhile purchase for me. I have a question that might help me decide. It’s kind of embarrassing.

I have a pretty nice body right now, especially for my age (42), but I still want to get a lot more toned. I’m 5′6, and just last year went from 132 to 122 lbs. I love the change except for one thing. Now my butt has something odd going on. It’s like the fat above my gluteal muscle kind of hangs over it instead of covering it evenly.

This creates a weird division that looks like a little indentation right above the crease between my leg and buttock. When I tighten my muscles there, it doesn’t go away. I’d like to lose a little more weight (like 5 more pounds), and tighten up more but I’m terrified the problem will get worse if I do this. I’ve always had a great butt, so this is terrible for me.

So the question is, are you familiar with this weird pattern of sagging or whatever it is (i assume it’s age related, and the fact that i’m on the thin side already), and do you think your exercises can fix it, or do I just need to gain some weight back? I’d love to hear whatever experience you might have with this.

I found this photo online (see below) that shows what I’m talking about. My butt is WAY nicer than this still, but it is developing these little indentations like I described, and it ain’t pretty! I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether exercise can fix this.

Thanks!
Renee
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Brazilian Butt Lift vs Butt Lifting Exercises

What Does This Butt Need? …A Good Lift!

First and foremost – the only thing Renee mentions is that she has lost weight and wants to lose a bit more. She makes no mention of doing any type of exercise – nor any type of butt specific exercises.

Second – she is correct. She senses it will get worse if she does lose a few more pounds – and she is right.

HOWEVER – if she adds the right butt lifting, toning and sculpting exercises to her fat-loss efforts – she will then build up a set of nicely rounded and perky buns – just like you see in the photo below. Maybe no 100% exactly like it – but she won’t know until she tries the proper movements to stimulate all those gluteal muscles.

Muscles to Exercise for Butt Lift

Too much weight loss with no targeted toning and lifting will deflate the buttocks muscles like a balloon getting all of it’s air taken out of it. That balloon gets flat, mushy and bumpy.

There is a HUGE difference between losing weight & having a small clothing size – and losing body-fat while strengthening and sculpting sexy, feminine and attractive muscles to keep everything looking young, shapely and attractive.

Butt Lifting Exercises Are… THE WINNER!!

Even if a Brazilian Butt Lift does improve some womens’ rumps – It has no positive effects on strength, health, fitness, hormone optimization, longevity or overall quality of life. Only the right fitness program can do this – one which includes the best butt lifting exercises.

Explore this site and the world famous program it represents and ask yourself this:

“Am I ready to unleash my best butt ever – and keep it that way forever?”

Is so you can start with this free Butt Lifting Exercise Video..

And then you can kick things into high gear next week with the complete DVD set… (see “ORDER” at top of this site)

Your trainer for life,

Joey Atlas

What Bel, from http://www.BelsBodyBlog.com – shares in this interview below goes far deeper than the superficial elements of a fitness lifestyle. What she reveals is not only extremely powerful – but it’s what most people never actually hear about, let alone realize it’s something they need to tap into for their own success.

Aging In Reverse: Bel at 46 - almost 47!!

The most powerful transformations are actually a smaller part of one’s “Evolution”. When your personal growth is guided by your core values and life-long dreams – you set the stage for amazing things to happen… Press the green, oval ‘play’ button with the white triangle on it to get started:

[NOTE: This is a 2-part interview because the long-distance skype connection got knocked out - but we rebooted & reconnected to finish the interview in Part 2 below. Be sure to listen - you'll be glad you did.]

Limited Edition G-L Package

We’d both love your feedback on the interview. Especially if you consider yourself the “shy type”… So, please share your thoughts, questions or comments below. We look forward to hearing from you…

Your trainer forever – your trainer for life,

- Joey Atlas
PS – Bel is including an exclusive set of bonuses which you will not see on her site – She has added them to the Private Access page for you – as a special gift for all my subscribers…

Special Secret Bonuses from Bel

The first one will be next week… But today I want to give you a preview and a freebie…

BEFORE: Overworked, Overweight, Out-of-shape

In her mid-thirties Bel (from http://www.BelsBodyBlog.com ) was overworked, overweight, out-of-shape and stuck in a major life rut… Stuck behind a desk and in a very challenging marriage – which ended in divorce…

She used her divorce as a springboard into the next phase of her life. A life which SHE would control… A life she would be proud to live…

Here is one of only a few “Before” photos Bel keeps:

Here is the other "before" photo Bel was able to dig up. She and I talked about how it was a natural habit for her to "hide" behind others (she's the blond, behind everyone) when it was time to take photos back then...

To See Bel's After Photos - Just Click the Pic

In our interview next week – Bel is going to share some very helpful and insightful info. We are going to show you how her personal growth and evolution in life is at the core of her story and how you can find the same power within yourself.

The foundation of Bel’s success is in the nutrition/recipe/organization area – and because of this, her program is a perfect fit with any of my exercise programs you may be following. (NOTE: Bel is going to be one of the fitness pros putting my ULBHTM program to the test during the next few weeks – so you’ll want to stay tuned for her “review”)

AFTER: International Fitness Model and Inspiring Role-Model for Women

As a result of her self-mastery she has been presented with many incredible opportunities and has women constantly asking for advice. To help her handle the demand – she has put her “method” and approach into a program you can get from her site =>> The Get Lean Program

As part of this interview sneak preview, Bel has given me permission to share this FREE, copyrighted 2-page feature article with you: Bel’s MM Feature Article

Stay tuned – you are going to thoroughly enjoy the interview – and benefit greatly from it…

Your trainer for life,

– Joey Atlas

Kim from The Biggest Loser

Here’s the summary:

1 – At the link above you get FREE instant access to a series of FTFL Training videos, PDF, and place to post questions on the blog for Kim and the FTFL Team. There are already about 2,000 Q&A’s!! You have to see it to believe it.

2 – On January 4th they will announce the FREE 10-Days of Online Fitness Coaching/Training

3 – By signing in for FREE instant access you have a chance to win Kim’s AWESOME Maserati (Hot Italian Sports-Car), $10,000.00 and a Dream-Life Luxury Vacation.

4 – If you decide to stay with the FTFL Online Program AFTER the 10-Days FREE Training Period – I will also give you 2-weeks FREE private forum access to ME. Giving you an even better chance to win the awesome prizes listed above. (you just forward your confirmation email to my main email addy and we will send you the private access link to my private forum.)

Click Photo for Kim

Imagine getting yourself into top shape – both inside and outside…

And then imagine yourself winning this contest. That is big news – and with a transformation of this sort – you can find fame and new opportunities. It’s not definite and you may not even care for that. BUT – it’s a possibility and in life – ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN – even really amazing things like such as what I describe above.

You’ve go to be in it to win it though. So get here and get started. You deserve it. And you have just as a good a shot as anyone else. You are more powerful than you know…

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Your trainer for life,

– Joey Atlas

If you’ve been following this site for a while – then you know there are various types of great successes – each very special in their own unique way.

This one is no different. And no matter what your age – you will get something from this, for sure… Read on…

——– Original Message ——–
Subject: Life story + thank you email
From: Alexandra P… “ap….@——-.com”
Date: Wed, November 03, 2010 2:07 am
To: “Joey @ JoeyAtlas . com”

Hi Joey,

I don’t usually write these emails, and I’m not sure if you’ll read this, but here I go anyways!

My name is Alex and I’m 18 years old. Anyways, I played competitive volleyball almost all through high school, so I was extremely in shape! (I’m talking training 3 times a week for beach volleyball and another 2 times for indoor) About 18 months ago, at the beginning of my senior year, I knocked back a position on the state volleyball team to concentrate on school…

After knocking back the position, the amount of volleyball I was playing started to drop off, I was doing less and less exercise and after about 6 months, it started to show.

Not to anyone else, as I was still a lot skinnier than a lot of my friends and I always got told to shut up when I complained. But for me, it just wasn’t good enough that I was starting to get flabby as opposed to my tightly toned body I’ve been used to.

But, I’m naturally extremely lazy and though I’d complain, I’d never actually do anything about it. So before I knew it, I went from a size 8 to a size 10 (Australian sizes) and trying to convince myself it wasn’t ‘that bad’…

Which brings me to this year, where I’m in the most unfit shape I’ve ever been in my life…

Yes, I know I’m only 18 and have no life experience etc as my Dad would say. But being just ‘okay’ at anything has never sat right with me, especially when I KNOW I can do better.

So at the beginning of the year before I started working full time, I went and got myself a gym membership. I went 5 times a week for 3 months, I was feeling great, I had a lot more energy, but the changes I were seeing just wasn’t what I wanted, then I got sick and never really got back into it, only going once a week now if I’m lucky.

I also don’t watch what I eat one tiny bit, even though I really should. In the last year, I’ve seen my step mum gain 20 kgs because her age and not looking after herself was catching up to her…

Which brings me to my main motivation for finally getting my act together and deciding to do something, even though my body is OKAY now, what’s going to happen in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?

I DO NOT want to get fat…

So bored at work, I was having a bit of a google and I came across your site. I was extremely skeptical at first, but I really enjoyed reading your stuff because it was clear that you cared and weren’t spewing bullshit!

So I bit the bullet and bought the DVD’s, hoping to prove everyone wrong who said I’d been pulled into some marketing scam…

All I can say is WOW.

I’m finding muscles I never even knew I had!

I’ve done countless amounts of different exercises over my time playing competitive volleyball, and nothing has ever burned like your exercises. (Besides maybe wall sits!) It was GREAT!

The day after I did the workout for the first time, I had a lactic acid build up that I hadn’t had in so long, and it felt good! Same with the day after the 2nd workout. I LOVE getting that lactic acid build up feeling, makes me feel like I’ve done something.

But then I did a silly thing and fell asleep at the beach with no sunscreen on…. 4 days later brings us to yesterday where it had finally gone down enough that I could move. So I did your workout for the 3rd time and once again, wow!

I also feel like I’m building my core strength back up, which is AMAZING! Something I never thought I’d get back without going back into hard out volleyball training again!

I read every newsletter you send, and I love the success stories so much!! So life story put aside, I’m writing to tell you that I feel so fortunate I’ve found you at such a young age, so I don’t let my body slip into complete fatness and spend forever fighting to get it back!

I can’t wait for my body to be back to where I know it can be! Indirectly, you’ve also motivated me to pick up volleyball again, I really miss an active lifestyle. So as soon as I finish writing this, I’m going to Facebook the girls and see who’s keen!!!

I hope more girls my age stumble across your site, because I truly believe that starting now is going to be so much better for my health and well being in the long run!

So thank you so much Joey!!

— Alex

PS- One of my favourite parts of your DVD is the fact that there is NO ANNOYING MUSIC! Can’t stand that gimmicky crap!

Firsthand accounts of common “ups & downs” make success more realistic to other, ‘everyday’ people. They PROVE it can be done – and this inspires others into action… it happens every day.

I hope you’ve found something of value in this story. If so please share it with others and feel free to leave your comments or thoughts below…

Your trainer forever – your trainer for life,

– Joey Atlas

If you’ve only ‘found me’ recently – then I’ll make it clear here: The conventional approach to getting in shape via weights and machines “in the gym” is no match for a properly designed bodyweight training program. Doesn’t matter if we’re talking about pure beginners or ultra-advanced fitness enthusiasts…

Now – don’t get me wrong, there is a place for some weights. Dumbbells are an excellent tool, when used properly to supplement a well-designed bodyweight workout program.

As you read this – it should help for you to know you are hearing this from someone who has learned of this difference through deep experience – both of myself and countless clients I’ve worked with over the past 21 years.

I’ll be writing more about this in the near future – but for now I want to share a detailed success story email which boldly highlights the point I’m making in this post. Here it is…

——– Original Message ——–
Subject: Greetings
From: “Nina Peers” -el-ninap-01@________.ca-
Date: Thu, August 05, 2010 9:04 am
To: “Your Trainer: Joey Atlas” -joey @ joeyatlas . com-

Dear Joey:

I have been meaning to write for a while but have been busy with life. I must give credit where credit is due. I bought your lower body dvd set a while ago, I think 2 or 3 months ago. Anyways I wrote you once to tell you that I could feel the results of your workouts and was seeing some results.

What I now want to tell you is that I am amazed at your work outs in the dvds and how it has changed the shape of my legs and thighs.

I am starting to get legs that I have always wanted.

I have worked out with weights for years and got some results but never like I have now. I was never happy with my thighs and worked hard on them with weight training, only to get discouraged at the hard work and quite frankly get sick of all the effort.

I stopped going to the gym for a few years and wanted to get back into shape, so I persevered back into the weights at the gym, started jogging and was hoping for the best. Around the same time, I found your dvds on line and ordered them, I wanted to believe you but was skeptical.

The first work out was incredible, I was so sore for just plain exercises with no weights, and I am thinking what is going on here? I kept on doing the exercises 3 days a week and jogged and **stopped using weights.** Incredible, in fact the other day I decided to jog and just do weights, thinking I had better take it easy because I hadn’t done them for a while and was waiting for the sore legs – but NOTHING, not impressed!

The next time I went to the gym I jogged and did your exercises from your dvds. My legs were weak when I finished the exercises and they were sore the next day. I KNOW they work and am so happy with the results.

No weights, just specific exercises and I am getting the results I’ve always wanted but never got when I was working out with weights.

Thank you Joey for the awesome dvds and everything else that you put into it!!

I am a true believer!!
God bless
Nina – Powell River, B.C. Canada.

That’s an awesome email – Don’t you agree??

Listen – I’m not saying people don’t/can’t get into shape with the typical “gym approach” – because many (not all) people who push themselves hard and long enough will get in shape. But that comes with a downside: injuries, schedule conflicts, unrealistic time demands, life situations which prevent the “gym commitment”, and the list goes on….

BUT, when you free yourself from the shackles of a typical fitness center, by going with bodyweight fitness training – you remove SO MANY potential obstacles, making your lifelong commitment a million times easier to stick with.

More to come soon…

Your trainer forever – your trainer for life,

– Joey Atlas

See, just like in the personal training field – there are many “certification courses” creating new and inexperienced yoga instructors every single week, all over the world. Now – this isn’t a problem if the instructor is matched up with appropriate student and is skilled in their teachings.

But – quite often that is not the case. Don’t get me wrong though – as there are many top-notch yoga instructors in literally every city and town around the globe. The challenge is finding the right “match” – just like when seeking out a personal trainer.

If you are in Jacksonville, Florida and want a great yoga instructor, get in touch with my friend Cari March @ Yoga to Go
If you are in the Orlando, Florida area go meet with Russ and Kim @ http://www.studionewellness.com

I realize you may be thinking…

“What does Joey know about Yoga?”

…and here’s the answer…

If you’ve been using my any of my home and travel fitness dvds – you may have noticed some exercises or stretches resemble a yoga pose, move or position… And this would be correct as most of my programs are a ‘fusion’ of exercises and workout methods. But – by no means am I calling myself a yoga instructor.

Having been in this fitness industry for over 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of the best people in various areas of fitness – two of them are listed above. I have another longtime yoga friend who is on more of a global stage though…

More on him later as I want to answer the original question of this post…

“Are there really any benefits of yoga?”

The answer is “Definitely” (stress reduction, toning, health enhancement, sexual performance improvement, etc…) …BUT – since there are so many types of yoga – and so many instructors out there – It’s up to you to define your needs and then seek out the proper style/instructor which best suits your current abilities and long term goals.

If you are already into yoga – or are interested learning more about it, then I want to introduce you to Lucas Rockwood<= click here to meet him.

Not only is he the founder of one of the most successful yoga resorts in Thailand called ‘Absolute Sanctuary’ – but he’s also an international course developer and instructor.

He’s put together a neat little site for anyone interested in yoga. I’m not sure how much longer the freebies will be there so go pay him a visit and let him know ‘Joey sent you’…

As you dig into his articles and videos @ Yoga Body Natural – you’ll see why he’s considered an innovator in his field.

If you enjoyed this article – please give a quick click on the ‘Like’ button just below here. And feel free to share this post with others who will benefit from it…

Your trainer for forever – your trainer for life…

— Joey Atlas

Hi Joey,
What do you think of all these new shoes that are coming out that promise to shape you up just by walking in them, i.e., Reebok ReeTones, Skechers Shape Ups, etc.
Thanks
- Liz

So, here is the message that women are “hearing/perceiving”:

“Just wear these sneakers and your legs, butt and thighs will get toned, lifted and sculpted.”

And it raises the question (I’ll repeat it here) I get several times a day (or some variation of it):

“What do you think of all these new shoes that are coming out that promise to shape you up just by walking in them?”

This is what I hear in emails. It’s what I hear from the mom’s on the playground in my neighborhood – and it’s what I hear from the everyday, overly busy woman everywhere.

First and foremost – I must admit, the concept itself is beyond brilliant and the marketing is even more spectacular. I don’t even know if any of these toning sneaker companies come out and say it – but one thing is for sure; Women are certainly under the impression that these sneakers will tone-up their trouble spots just by wearing them. Again – this is great marketing, whether the sneakers actually work or not.

That being said. Here is what I do know…

After spending 7 years studying for a bachelors degree in exercise science and a masters degree in exercise physiology – combined with over 22 years of working with people on improving their bodies – I am confident in declaring there is very little likelihood of the average woman putting on a pair of these kicks, wearing them for 2 months straight – and expecting to have transformed her flabby, saggy trouble spots into tightly-toned, eye catching “hot spots”.

It’s just not going to happen.

Sure – there may be some improvement in posture, balance and/or some lower back ache relief – But, transforming your trouble spots into a bikini ready body??? Ehhh… I’m afraid NOT, ladies…

The truth is, it takes a bit more than lacing up a pair of “toning sneakers” and just carrying on with your day.

And even if there is some “firming and toning” reported by some of the women who’ve been trying them – I can promise that a properly targeted, yet simple, lower-body exercise routine will bring about changes that eclipse any improvements resulting form wearing the sneakers.

As a matter of fact – I’d put my Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip & Thigh Makeover program up against any brand of “toning” sneaker on the market. I’d even do it on national TV if it could be arranged.

We can find 10 average, out of shape women to volunteer. Split them into two groups of 5. One group wears the “toning sneakers” for 2 months – and the other group does The ULBHTM for 2 months.

I don’t have to tell you how things would turn out – just let common sense tell which group will be looking sexier and ‘feeling’ much better too.

Who knows? Maybe Oprah can arrange ‘The Trouble-Spot Showdown’?

I’m sure all the women who watch the show would be VERY interested in who the undisputed champ would be.

If you want to pass this idea onto the producers of her show – go right ahead, because I’m serious about this. I’d even re-arrange my schedule so I can oversee The ULBHTM group during the 2 month “showdown”.

Click Here to Email the Oprah Crew and Let Them Know You Want to See “The Trouble-Spot Showdown” between the latest craze of toning sneakers for women – and The Ultimate, Leg, Butt, Hip & Thigh Makeover.

Let’s have some fun – Shall we?

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

PS – while I would not suggest this without being able to directly supervise – It is quite possible that a synergy may exist between these types of sneakers and the standing ULBHTM exercise sequences. It may very well be the challenge is intensified yet a bit more, for the advanced ULBHTM user.

Truth is – just about every woman wants to slim, tone and tighten her inner thigh area. Even women who are slender and not overweight want to get any ’slack’ out of that nagging region. The loose, jiggly skin and flab are just something the average female would rather do without. And understandably so.

There are so many opinions and solutions to be found for this one problem – from gimmicky infomercial products to ridiculous ‘firming lotions’ for the skin. None of those work – but they do make a ton of money for the companies which sell them.

There is only one thing which truly works. And that is – the right exercises. I say ‘right exercises’ because the wrong exercises will backfire and make the inner thigh area even bulkier and larger. NOT GOOD.

Most of the random articles you’ll read talk about “squats, lunges, inner thigh machine, etc…” The problem is – those types of exercises and workout routines do bulk up the upper leg muscles – including the sacred inner thigh zone.

The main focus needs to be on body-weight exercises which target the entire thigh area. And here’s why…

The inner thigh area is not made up of only one muscle. There are actually several large muscles and a series of smaller muscles which lie in close proximity to each other. But they are each of different sizes, lengths and widths. They also run in different directions. This all has to do with the unique movement abilities on the human body.

Because of this physiologic complexity – the body-weight exercise program which targets the inner thigh area for toning, tightening and slimming, needs to consist of a series of movements which are synergistic. Meaning, they produce the proper stimulus as a group as opposed to just being done alone.

This blend of body-weight exercises for the lower body stimulates the several dozen thigh muscles – which slim, tighten and tone the entire thigh area – including the inner thighs.

So, you’ll want to avoid squats with a barbell or dumbbells, lunges with weights, any type of leg press machine and any type of machine with cables and weight stacks.

Some of the exercises you’ll want to be sure to include are:

1 – Slow tempo adduction
2 – Low side shuffle
3 – Double hip extension with pillow or small ball between legs
4 – Side angle step down – with light toe touch

These are just a few of the exercises you’ll want to do in order to get your inner thighs into tight and sexy shape. The complete program plus exact instructions are in the ULBHTM dvds where I take you step by step through every exercise – as if your trainer (me) is right there with you – every step of the way.

Visit the ‘Home’ Page to learn more about fixing the problem with your inner thighs.