2006-07-01 02:47:56 · 12 answers · asked by dopeysaurus 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It isn't really possible to just lose fat from your legs. If you exercise your legs too much by doing stairs or cycling you will actually make them bigger because the muscle size will increase.
I have the same problem and it is very frustrating. You can't target which parts of your body it burns fat from. It just isn't possible. Your best bet is to get skinny all over by watching what you eat and doing lots of running and cardio and do more upper body work so that your body looks more in proportion.
Good luck!
2006-07-03 06:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by SmartBlonde 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use weight machines that will help tone the muscles in the area(s) you're trying to slim. Also, things like squats, lunges, and the like can be very effective. Look online for leg exercises. About.com has some good suggestions for workouts that focus on specific areas.
2006-07-01 02:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm interested in the answer's to this one. Most say running, but I noticed with my legs my calfs would just get bigger, and legs more muscleler. Since, summer has a arrived, I've noticed while I swim I feel also like I'm stretching and lengthening my body, so maybe swimming may be a good thing too. Good luck, and I'll also be checking out your answers if you don't mind:)
2006-07-01 02:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by Needstoknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Resistance training on your legs only can help slimming down the legs and toning up. Because the extra muscle burns more calories in that area.
2006-07-01 02:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by Hitman619 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do exercises that target the lower body, like running, biking, and leg-oriented weight lifting.
2006-07-01 02:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by akatd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use leg-targeting weight machines to tone specifically tone your legs. If you don't have access to one, try to find a lower-body yoga routine. Yoga is a great way to tone and shape your body.
2006-07-01 02:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by timtheenchanter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any excercise that targets the lower body specifically. Cycling. Try swimming with a kicking board and doing as many lengths as you can as fast as you can.
2006-07-01 02:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by Nikita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear sweat pants so that it causes your legs to sweat while you work out. You always want to cover whatever you are trying to take inches away from
2006-07-01 02:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by sugarbear7200 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fake tan works wonders at making your legs look slimmer - and with minimum effort :-)
2006-07-01 05:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cycling?
2006-07-01 03:03:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋