Butt toning is something you will be grateful for if you ever have to wear anything tight that will showcase the shape of your derriere. If people have to see your posterior's shape, then it might as well be nicely toned and, thus, something to appreciate. The exercise of running stairs is an efficient way to come closer to your goal of toning your buttocks because it is a cardio workout. Furthermore, running stairs is a popular cardio workout due to its effectiveness along with its cheapness. You don't need any expensive equipment or plenty of training to participate in the exercise. All you need is a good pair of runners and workout clothes, and you are all good to go.
Versatility
A reason that running stairs is so popular as a way of toning the butt is because of how versatile this exercise is. It is accessible both indoors and outside, for one. This immediately segues to its other versatility benefit: It can be performed no matter what the whether is like. You are not a slave to the weather to get in your daily dose of running stairs. During great weather, you can treat yourself to running stairs at a local school's bleachers, for instance, or you could just as easily go to your local park to see if it has any sets of stairs. If the weather is lousy or if you don't feel like venturing out, you can run the stairs inside your own apartment building (if you live in one), or those inside your office building during your lunch break (if you work in such a setting).
Be Realistic
When you are performing the exercise of running stairs, do not underestimate the work that you will be required to put in. Running stairs is a whole lot different than running a flat ground, which is why it makes for such an effective cardio workout. Be prepared for a high heart and pulse rate, especially if you do the exercise continuously for it to be a true cardio workout, and expect to work up a sweat. Even if you limit your time running stairs to what may seem like a short time--say, 15 to 20 minutes--it is not going to be easy. If you have ever observed athletes running the stairs in the bleachers--up and down, row after row--you know their pained expressions mean they are feeling the burn.
Proper Technique
Proper technique is important in running stairs so you get the best benefits possible. Unless the stairs you are running on are too wide apart, you want to run the stairs by stepping on every other one. Move your whole body, not just your legs when you take the stairs. Use your thighs and don't flex your legs fully as you run the stairs, so that you don't put that much pressure on your knees. Finally, run by stepping off on your toes, not your heels.
