What is the best way to slim my legs down and make them more toned without really dieting?

Answer 1

Exercise -- spot reducing doesn't work. Light weights, running, swimming, pilates, biking, drinking plenty of water, and eating a well balanced diet all help.

Nothing happens over night, it takes work like anything else:)

I personally love light weights, the toning effect is amazing:)

Weight training is a type of strength training that uses weights for resistance. Weight training challenges your muscles by forcing them to adapt to the stress of the weights. Theories on the best way to approach weight training abound, including countless repetitions and hours at the gym. But research shows that a single set of 12 repetitions with the proper weight can build muscle just as efficiently as can three sets of the same exercise.

Use a weight heavy enough to tire your muscles after 12 repetitions. At the proper weight, you should be just barely able to finish the 12th repetition.

If you're a beginner, you may find that you're able to lift only a few pounds. That's OK. Once your muscles, tendons and ligaments get used to weight training exercises, you may be surprised at how quickly you progress. Once you can easily do 12 repetitions with a particular weight, increase the weight by up to 10 percent at a time.

To give your muscles time to recover, rest one full day between exercising each specific muscle group. Many people choose to work the major muscle groups at a single session two to three times a week. If you'd rather lift weights every day, plan daily sessions for specific muscle groups. For example, on Monday work your arms and shoulders, on Tuesday work your legs, and so on.

For most people, short sessions just two to three times a week are more practical than extended daily workouts. You don't have to be in the weight room for 90 minutes a day to see results. You can be there 20 to 30 minutes two to three times a week and see significant improvement.

As your muscle mass increases, you'll be able to work harder and longer before you get tired. You'll maintain joint flexibility, increase bone density and better manage your weight. You may even improve your mental health and reduce the risk of depression — all heavy reasons to include weight training in your fitness program.

Answer 2

R-U-N.

running makes your legs really more defined and slim. don't worry about muscle buildup or anything. just eat what you're eating now and run about 2 miles minimum everyday. don't overeat just because you are exercising more- that'll make your muscles build up and give you a more athletic rather than slim look.

after you run, you have to stretch real well. ppl say stretch before you run, but it's much more painful because the blood hasn't rushed to your legs yet so your muscles are very tight. and by stretching i don't mean just bouncing trying to touch your toes for ten seconds (bouncing hurts your body). hold stretch as far as you can without hurting yourself too much, and hold and count to 20. don't worry about it hurting when you start out, you'll get much better results if you just hold it. soon you'll get use to it.

as for no dieting-that's perfectly fine, but keep in mind to drink PLENNNTYYY of water...i mean, you should drink at least two bottles before, during, and after ur run...and during the course of the day, keep drinking water. a lot of times you feel hungry but your'e really feeling thirsty. also, load up on vegetables- fresh and not soaked in oil/overly cooked. u need to replenish as much liquid in ur body as possible from running.steaming is the best way to go, you can steam almost anything, put on a little sauce, and you're set.

Answer 3

Walking or cycling:

Start out with a short distance and then expand it.

Drink plenty of fluids and it is best to do when it is hot so as to sweet more, check with doctor first.

Answer 4

The only way to get toned muscles is to exercise.

Answer 5

Walk everyday for 30 minutes, you'll see results quickly

Answer 6

Pilates and Yoga will give you a long lean line to your legs.

Answer 7

Stretch, Use a "Thigh Master", Jump rope. That's a wrap.

Answer 8

Exercise.Get yourself a bike and go riding up hills and stuff.Or just go to the mall and shop til you drop.

Answer 9

I recommend Pilates!

Answer 10

u can try walking two to three times per week