Walking and hiking are great exercises to do if you are looking to shape up your glutes. Contracting your glutes while you walk or tackling hilly terrain can help trim and tone the muscles in your behind. During days of inclement weather, continue working the glutes through a walking routine on your treadmill.
Hills
Hiking and walking up hills can help put tension on the muscles in your behind. Choose areas with various terrain to reap the benefits of walking both uphill and downhill. Locate a hilly area to hike and map out your route. Bring small snacks, plenty of water, hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellent and raingear in a backpack before you hike.
Walking Style
If you contract your glutes with each step you take, you'll have a firmer behind in no time. According to "Fitness" magazine, keep you rear heel on the ground for as long as possible with each step. When you lift the foot to come forward, roll through the foot and push off with your toes. You should feel tension in your buttocks when you walk or hike using this technique.
Stroller Moves
If you have a little one to bring along for a walk, you can use her stroller to tone your buttocks. After every couple of minutes of walking, stop and put the brakes on the stroller to perform short bursts of strength training exercises. An example would be squats. Stand behind the stroller with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grip the handles of the stroller and bend your knees. Squat down as if you are sitting in a chair without your knees going past your toes. Repeat 10 times. You can also do these exercises on your own without the stabilization of a stroller.
Treadmill Incline
Gradually increasing the incline of your treadmill during a walking or jogging routine can help you sculpt your glutes while burning calories. Start off with an incline level of 2 percent and increase the level every 5 minutes until you reach a maximum incline of 12 percent. During the last 5 minutes of your workout, return to 2 percent.
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