Leda Blas, Jessica Mazzucco, Butts For Summer - #1511
Workout Wednesday!
Happy Workout Wednesday and Happy Girl Power! We have two wonderful athletic leading ladies. Leda Blas is here to talk about “The Benefits of Self-Defense As A Workout.” NYC Based Badass Jessica Mazzucco is here to discuss how to get our butts in gear for summer!
Leda Blas
Leda is a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist with over 30 years in the Fitness Industry. Leda was one of the First Trainers to be Certified as a Body Pump Instructor in the US. She specializes in Corrective Exercise and Group Fitness. Leda and her husband Tom started B&D by Tom & Leda, offering 1-on-1, Group Training, Kids Classes and Self Defense Seminars for all Ages.
The Benefits of Self-Defense As A Workout
People LOVE striking class. You get to get all your aggression out while burning calories! Self-Defense has health benefits. It is more of a HIIT training, so Self-Defense workout gets your heart rate going through the roof! Bernadette and Leda talk about their self-defense moves and exchange stories. Keep listening to hear all the stories! Never let your guard down. And most importantly, if you feel uncomfortable and do not forget to speak up and speak loud, even if you feel it is embarrassing. Learning self-defense could be the difference between life and death!
Jessica Mazzucco
Jessica Mazzucco is an NYC area certified fitness trainer and founder of The Glute Recruit® She graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. The latter enables her to use skills of therapeutic communication and client-centeredness to help her clients transition through change. Jessica has over 7 years of experience in the fitness industry and a multitude of diverse fitness certifications.
How To Get Your Butt In Gear For Summer
It’s Jessica’s duty to build your booty! Your glutes are the muscles in your hips. There are three separate muscles that control your “glutes.” The three muscles in your glutes are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimusWhatever age you are, it is important to keep these muscles in shape. They are the biggest muscles in your body! Generally the two best workouts for your glutes are a hip thrust and a glute bridge! To do a glute bridge, follow these steps. Set up with your back against an elevated surface (like a bench or a box) with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. The bench should hit just below your shoulder blades, and your feet should be about shoulder-width apart. You can rest your elbows on the bench. Keeping your chin tucked, push through your heels until your thighs reach parallel to the floor — your legs should form a 90-degree angle. Squeeze your glutes at the top, then return to start. A hip thrust is basically the same thing but you are flat on the ground and you thrust your hips into the air un-elevated. You can also do this with a weight below your stomach to your liking! Bern likes to add 15-20 pounds for added resistance.
Everyone’s body is different, but everyone can work their booty for a banging body! Although genetics play a part in if you have a booty or not. Remember, carbs are your friend! Your body DOES need carbs to gain muscle. It is important to train your glutes at least 2 times a week. Your glutes and core are important for every day movement, even if your job is sedentary.
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