running is excellent for shaping legs. Squats are second. both are free.
2007-04-28 13:22:44
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answered by ::A'La Mode:: 4
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Unfortunately, there is no such thing as spot reducing. Two elements must combine in order to achieve a low body fat percentage: exercise and diet. The diet is the most important thing. When I first began exercising, I did not focus on the diet. My body changed, and I lost a bit of fat, but when I began eating properly, the fat began to fall off! Eating right will reshape your entire body, not just your problem spots. There are plenty of exercises you can do: squats and lunges, and deadlifts are a few. However, you won't see the muscle until the subcutaneous fat is minimized.
2007-04-28 13:25:07
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answered by truthislight 4
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TONING THE TUSH
If your goal is toning your gluteal muscles there are several ways to achieve the desired results. Working your gluteal muscles, as with any other muscle can make them toner, and more beautiful. Whether you want to take inches off and tone or turn a flat tush into a nice round one these exercises can do the trick. The gluteal muscles are the center of the body. It helps with your balance because it is the biggest muscle in the body. It provides lower body strength for lifting as well as other movements, such as pedaling a bicycle.
If your goal is a bigger but then add more weight and do less reps. These will definitely add quality muscle to your rear. If your goal is toning, performing with light or no weight is the key. This will firm what you have plus burn the fat off.
EXERCISE 1
Standing kickback with no weights
Stand facing a wall, lightly holding on with your hands for balance. Lean slightly forward so that you’re whole body is in a straight line. Shift your weight onto your left leg. Slowly raise your right leg as far behind you as you can, feeling the contraction in your butt. Your knee should be slightly bent. Don’t arch your back or over extend yourself. Hold on for a second, and then slowly lower your leg. Finish the set then switch to your left leg.
EXERCISE 2
Duck squat with dumbbell
Stand with your feet farther than shoulder-width apart, your knees unlocked, and your toes pointing out, hold a dumbbell by the end, using both hands with your arms extended. Your chest should be out, your shoulders back, your abs tight, and you’re back straight. Keep your head in line with your spine and look straight ahead. There will be a slight forward lean to your upper body, which is natural. Slowly squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Don’t bounce, and don’t let your knees turn in. Hold for second. While keeping your feet flat on the floor, rise slowly with your hips slightly forward and your abs tight.
EXERCISE 3
Kneeling Kickback
Get down on your hands and knees. Keeping your right knee slightly bent slowly raise you right leg behind you until your thigh is parallel to your torso. Hold for a second, and then slowly return almost to the starting position. Immediately raise your leg again before it touches the floor. Finish the set then switch legs.
EXERCISE 4
Alternation Lunge
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your hands on you hips. Keep your upper body upright and your head in line with your spine. Take a long step forward with your right foot. Plant that foot firmly on the floor a bend your knees until your right thigh is parallel to the floor. Don’t let your right knee extend past your right foot. Your left leg should be extended behind you, the knee slightly bent and the heel raised. Immediately step back with your right foot, pressing your left heel to the ground. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Repeat the exercise with your left foot. That makes one repetition.
for more information check out http://www.makeoverfitness.com You need a specific routine for your body makeup. Those exercises above are not enough to get you in the shape you would like .
2007-04-28 13:22:21
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answered by Anonymous
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