Peachy Content (For When You Need a Brain Break)
I’m so happy that curves are “back in.” Seriously. Mainstream clothing brands and public figures who embrace natural curves are trailblazing, and I wish more brands would follow their lead. This ain’t the 90s anymore! Sorry Kate! Lobster rolls definitely taste better than skinnty feels. Most denim brands have started to come out with curvy collections, which I always jump on, because it basically means they’re comfortable and they won’t sag plumber-style. I’m looking at you Madewell, Good American, and BDG—they all support a juicy booty. And I’m glarin’ at you, Reformation: most people don’t have Kaia Gerber’s body, FYI. I finally feel empowered to embrace and flaunt my natural curves, and I’ve been pleasantly met with so many LIT booty workout videos from YouTube to the ‘gram. And they WORK?! They tone, tighten, and lift that tushy. You will feel sore after every one of these videos, which is kind of the best. And some of these routines take place fully on the mat. Bless! I have compiled five booty pumpin’ routines for you guys, ranging in length from 5 minutes to 30 minutes, so you can fit in a lil’ booty sesh on even your busiest WFH days. Plus, stay tuned for a sweet peachy recipe to follow… 🍑
If all you have is 5 minutes—
Of course I had to start with my body positive queen, Bailey Brown—an expert on the peachy beach bum. Legit 90% of her videos take place on the beach, so it makes sense. All of her booty focused routines are killer. This is an all-mat routine that can be done anywhere, anytime. These pilates exercises will work dat peach and legs in a different way than our next video. This one will buuurn and tone, but it will not bulk up your thighs at all.
10 minutes—
Oh, lordt—the pulses. This mat booty routine will quickly burn out your legs, so just make sure you always give your tush a squeeze during those kickbacks so you get the full impact of the routine. Also, LOVE getting in a tough workout while laying on my side. There is nothing better TBH. Nicole Steen is an Equinox trainer—she’s legit but also welcoming and upbeat. It’s just 10 minutes—we got this, pretty ladies.
15 minutes—
MadFit videos are bomb because they’re simple to follow and she times everything out for us. This workout is going to work your tushy as well as your quads. And I mean RLLY work your quads. And again, we find ourselves in glute bridges… *sheds tear.* If you’re looking for a sweaty quickie butt workout, look no further. I love this one, you feel great after—like you really put in work—and you’ll feel it for days.
20 minutes—
GLUTE BRIDGES FOR YEARS! This workout murdered me because, as I’ve mentioned before, I find glute bridges to be impossible? I did love this video from Mona-Jane Hannemann because it was fluid, lengthening, and easy to follow. And you are going to sweat your peachies off during the minute of cardio at the end! If you like yoga, you are probably good at bridges, and you will love this video.
30 minutes—
We love a PopSugar workout! This combination of booty and abs is my all-time fave (because don’t we always like to get a little ab work in?) Plus, PopSugar does a lit job of providing modifications for exercises, so the whole fam can get involved, and it’s a realtime workout AKA super easy to follow. Also, I gotta s/o Gymshark, which our stunning teacher Brittne is slaying in. Gymshark supports many Black fitness influencers (Libby Christensen and Courtney Sarracino, among others!) and has been highlighting fitness kings and queens of color since its inception 2012.
Okay, slay. I think we all deserve a cheeky lil’ treat now…
Enter: Peachy Oat Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled-oats
- 1 cup frozen peach slices
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond, coconut or oat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Ground the oats in your blender until their consistency is powder.
Add your milk preference first, then the peaches, banana and cinnamon.
BLEND, BEBE, BLEND!
This recipe makes just enough for a personal peachy smoothie. The ground oats make it a little heartier, so it will keep you fuller longer. Feel free to add any other berries—I think I might even add kale next time—or vanilla protein powder. Have fun with it, cheeky queens!
Us, strutting out of q-tine, with Abbi’s booty.
