There is almost no better butt toner than taking the steps any time you can. Whether you’re at work and work a couple floors up, like I do, or you’re running errands of any sort of out and about at a place that happens to have stairs and elevators both, you should always opt to take the stairs.

You may think that just taking the stairs every conceivable time you can would not have a huge impact on the size and tone of your rear end, but cumulative effects of exercise do end up having a huge (no punt intended) impact on our rear ends, our cardio fitness, and our energy levels and ability to process oxygen through our lungs.

This further helps with the oxygenation of the blood, which provides energy and adds to the stamina we already have. Before you know it, if you’re taking the stairs every day that you can, and at every opportunity, you will be improving your cardiovascular health and endurance, and helping to sculpt, lift and firm that butt of yours, as well as even possibly helping with some cellulite issues, since taking the stairs increases blood flow, which theoretically should help with cellulite reduction.

I get into work early, so another side benefit I’ve found to taking the steps over the elevator is that it wakes me up and gets me ready for the day. I feel invigorated by taking those couple flights of stairs, whereas if I don’t and I take the elevator, I’m still groggy and tired when I get up to my desk. Taking the steps is a great way to start the day on a good note, get the circulation going to the brain, and help to condition that butt!

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