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When you’re new to running, it may seem like a relatively simple sport. There are no referees, no fancy equipment, and minimal rules. To do it, you simply lace up a pair of shoes and hit the road, right?

Well, yes!

I love running for how simple and inclusive it is. It’s truly a sport that most people can do if they put their mind to it.

But if you are dedicated to becoming a regular runner, knowing a few extra tips will help you a lot along the way.

Best Exercises to Grow Glutes Not Thighs

Want to grow your glutes, not your thighs?

You’re not alone!

This is something many people ask about and a question I wondered myself while studying to become a personal trainer.

Because while strengthening your lower body and growing your glutes, many women do see thigh growth – specifically in the quadriceps (or the front of your thighs).

And while this overall leg strength is what some women want, others prefer to only grow their butt while keeping their thighs slim.

And that IS possible. Very possible!

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We all know exercise isn’t easy.

It’s even harder when you’re just getting started.

Add 50, 60, 70…100+ extra pounds to the mix? Exercise for overweight beginners can feel damn near impossible.

And if you do get started, the extra exhaustion you feel or weight loss plateau you hit often becomes too high of a barrier to overcome. So you stop, and then face the cycle all over again.

I became a certified weight loss specialist – in addition to being a personal trainer – because I know weight loss for the very overweight has its unique obstacles.

Weight loss is complicated. It involves understanding how your unique body works and WHY it’s put on those pounds.

Exercise is a great tool for creating a healthier lifestyle. It helps you burn calories, preserve/build muscle mass, prevent disease, perform daily activities more efficiently, boost confidence, and reduce stress. But only if you’re actually able to get started and keep going.

So here’s what to do.