in the past 10 mths i have lost 3.5 stone(50 pounds), following the weight watchers plan, im really happy with the results but my problem is my thights and bum. im 5'10.11st and a size 12 so i dont really want to lose any more weight to slim them down. i just want them to look as good as the rest of me. any good exerise that will help without making them looking muscley
2007-02-11 23:42:56 · 5 answers · asked by claire 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i walk about 2 miles almost every day
2007-02-11 23:48:45 · update #1
Pilates and kickboxing... most gyms do classes for these, pilates is mild exercise but good for toning your body and kickboxing is quite a rigorous exercise that uses whole body, good if you want faster results or combine the two for the best results. If you cant face the gym get some home workout dvds for each of these exercises and also find out about 'Callanetics', apparently it is very good. If you want u can get some slendertone shorts, i have a belt for my belly and thats working really well. Good luck! x
2007-02-12 00:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join a gym and get a private trainer! (is the expensive alternative).
He or She will be able to show you a wide range of exercises that will make you look toned but not too muscular.
Another tip (my personal alternative) is just keeping fit:
go jogging (start of with only a couple of miles, try not to run to fast, keep a steady pace to keep your heartrange down. You won't burn as many calories and it's not as good for you if you completely exhaust yourself).
The same with swimming, cycling, hiking etc.
The more you do, the more your hunger will increase. If you keep eating healthy your flaps will turn more toned without losing more weight.
I hope that helped
2007-02-12 07:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by anonymus 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Join a gym and ask an instructor to put you on a suitable program. Remember, muscle is heavier than fat and it may confuse you at first. Also remember, you can't replace fat with muscle so you may need to loose a bit more weight as you start to get toned up. Otherwise, your existing fat content could make you look overweight again.
Good luck and be patient.
2007-02-12 07:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cycling backwards on the cross trainer is awesome for your bum, and the backs of your thighs. Its a bit tricky to master at first tho! Also talk to the personal trainers at your gym. They will know the best techniques to recommend.
2007-02-12 07:47:01 · answer #4 · answered by MiniMed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow well done for losing the weight, i think the best exercise is either swimming which tones all over or just sumthing simple like walking to work on ur thighs and legs good luck x x
2007-02-12 07:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by wkdbrd 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋