I have been working out 2-3 times a week, doing strength training on the ball, weights, and using my own body's resistance (lunges, etc.) Now all my jeans are tight, and I'm getting desperate! I am not trying to necessarily LOSE weight, because I like the way I look (I'm 5"8 and pretty slim) but I just want to be able to wear all my old jeans again without having to squeeze into them! How could I gain an inch ONLY in my hips, even though I eat healthy and try to exercise when I can???
2007-10-23 02:35:56 · 5 answers · asked by Naughty ♥Angel♥ Mommy2B! 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i think you are just fishing for compliments, anyway sir mix a lot and i aprove.
2007-10-23 17:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by joe c 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a lifelong cyclist. 6'2" 160 lbs. Real wirey.
Try time on the stationary bike. But the key is light resistance so you are spinning the pedal fast. Around 90-100 rpms. You don't want to be mashing the pedals. Just spinning them.
This will burn calories without building muscle thourgh resistance work. Remember: Muscles adapt to increased load. So don't add resisitance if you don't want to see them grow.
Form ever follows function. So spin light and look tight.
2007-10-23 02:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by b4_999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem!! It is so frustrating! Talk to a trainer to give you some tips....lunges can build muscle in your hips and thighs... maybe cut them out?
Good luck!
2007-10-23 02:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by mama412 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your body fat checked so you know what your body composition really is and start from there. numbers on the scale and inches on the tape do not provide accurate information regarding the true health status of the body.
2007-10-23 02:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You likely gained some muscle in your rear and/or hip-flexor area. I would not worry about it, you are probably more toned and look better than you would if you lost that muscle tone.
2007-10-23 02:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Lacey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋