my calves are really big... not in the toned way though, just pretty fat.. i'm size 6 though (size 1 american wise?) so i'm not chubby or anything, i just want to slim down my calves.. what should i do? will dieting help?
2007-08-29 07:11:53 · 6 answers · asked by RACHEL 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes...I think watching what you eat & certain exercises should help you out...Try eating little or no sugar, lean proteins, low-carb (which goes hand in hand with low-sugar), and lower calorie foods. Cut out eating unprocessed foods, with no chemical preservatives added...As far as exercise goes, you definitely should start a running/jogging program...Or, if you do not like running--try power walking. Cardio is a great way to burn fat so the higher you elevate your heart during the workout, the more fat you will burn! Taebo is really great too, if you have any dvds on that, or kickboxing. Here are some really good strength training exercises you can try to help tone up your calves:
1. Standing calf raises
2. Seated calf raises
3. Donkey calf raises
If you have access to the gym/equipment:
4. Calf press with a leg press machine
To learn how to perform these exercises, click this link:
http://www.man-health-fitness-solutions.com/calf-exercises.html
*You can always email me...if you have any other questions...I'd be glad to help!
2007-08-29 07:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
If you are already an american size 1 then dieting will probably not work. My advice is to do a lot of cardio such as running or walking long distances. If you look at runners you will notice they have lean and toned calves not soft large ones. I recommend you walk if you cant run. If you are a size one your diet should be pretty well in order. Good luck.
2007-08-29 14:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by bucaneers8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, dieting is vital in losing weight. You should also have a cardio workout, which also helps burn fat. If you want to tone your calves, you should do calf raises. Just stand on a step with your toes, and go up and down over and over again. Hope that helps.
2007-08-29 14:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i used to wrestle and we had to meet weight, i would wrap my stomach, calfs, or biceps etc with plastic wrap and do some cardio; run, cycle whatever. this method helps the body sweat profusely, therefor reducing my weight without any muscle gain.
2007-08-29 14:22:07 · answer #4 · answered by iketronic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would be better to tone them then try to lose weight.
2007-08-29 14:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'll take some--I don't have any--haahhahaha
2007-08-29 14:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋