Does running really make legs slimmer or bigger?

Question

Because I keep on searching everywhere and it's either a yes or a no. So I just really need to know because I don't want them any bigger.

Answer 1

depends on the type of running and how often you run, but if you want to tone your legs but make them slimmer i would recommend swimming grate cardiovascular exercise and good for full range toning of your body

Answer 2

I've been running for the last year, and my legs are getting REALLY toned. My thighs are slimming down, but the calves (with more muscle definition) are looking larger. However, there is definately more definition between the calf muscle and my ankle. If what you are truly worried about are cankles, then don't worry about it. I run on hills, which are notorious for working the calves - someone else said it, but running on flat surfaces decreases the work load of the calves.

Bike riding made my leg muscles huge (along with maxing out the leg press machine). Running is really toning them up and has been great cardio for burning fat. They look pretty good in a skirt with heels too.

I'm not sure if ANY exercise will really keep you from gaining muscle mass or definition in your legs. Unless you are really thin to begin with, any additional definition to the legs will be offset by the loss of fat from the layer on the the skin.

Answer 3

Eat nourishing food with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables being part of it. Chew each morsel at least 32 times. This will activate signal to the brain as soon as u have had enough. Besides this change in eating style, take regular light exercises and brisk walks every day. U will be able to gain/shed all extra weight gracefully and in a reasonable time span. It reduces fat and increases muscular mass.

Answer 4

If your legs are fatty, then running will tone them and make them slimmer, but if your legs are muscular, running will cause more muscle to build, therefore making them bigger.

Answer 5

Bigger. I run a lot. Check out my picture, my legs are huge! I also run on my hands too. If you run on a level track, and don't do uphill stuff like steps, you won't gain as much muscle mass. If you do strenght training, you will have huge thighs.

Answer 6

If you are not a sports person earlier then by running you legs will get toned up. so initially you will get slim look then after a month when your muscles shapes up you will get good look by running.

Answer 7

whatever you do Nutrition is mandatory:
optimum protein,low fat, low sugar, low carbohydrate,low salt nutrition-
for losing weight- replace two meals with the above said nutrition
program and having one meal of your choice, plus water one liter for every 44lbs for desired results. 2to 4kgs per month.and you should do your maintenance so that you wont gain back what you lost.
for maintaining weight- have once the above mentioned nutrition program and two meals of your choice,plus water -one liter for every 44lbs of body weight.
Male=1"=1kg=2.2lbs
women 1"=800gms=1.76lbs standard weight
now You can work out your possibilities
Fat% Men 16% and women 26%
Men 2000-2200 calories, women 1500-1800 calories(intake

Answer 8

i would say yes as the fat if any turns to muscle which in the end weighs more and then would make them more chunky

Answer 9

depends on what you start with
if you are overweight they will get smaller from fat loss
if you are skinny they will get bigger from the formation of muscle

Answer 10

It'll make them stronger