1GirlTwinBoys Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I know you can't really target weight loss areas, but I'm trying not to build too much muscle/bulk until I slim my legs just a little more. I stopped doing the stair stepper for this reason because I know it's building too much muscle. Would the elliptical at a very low level be the best, or a fast walk at 4mph on the treadmill? Also, I'm doing 30 mins of cardio and then weight lifting but avoiding my legs except for hamstrings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I think something with a lot of repetitions would by your best bet - so elliptical with low resistance, fast walking, cycling with low resistance, etc. Also, I think high rep/low weight resistance training would be good, too. Something like Tonique http://www.amazon.com/Sylwia-Wiesenbergs-Tonique-Premier-DVD/dp/B003WKT7RC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463355560&sr=8-1&keywords=tonique+premier , Tracy Anderson, Brazil Butt Lift (Beachbody), Jari Love, etc. Erica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Although in general I don't believe in "spot reducing" areas of the body, running on the treadmill has always done wonders for my BUTT, and spin (cycle) classes really make my LEGS leaner. Your body is different so take this with a big grain of salt! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The rowing machine is good for cardio that doubles as an upper-body workout. Toning up the upper body helps balance a pear-shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Although in general I don't believe in "spot reducing" areas of the body, running on the treadmill has always done wonders for my BUTT, and spin (cycle) classes really make my LEGS leaner. Your body is different so take this with a big grain of salt! Yes, everyone is so different! I've heard some people say spinning makes their legs leaner and others say it bulks up their legs. I am a runner and running does absolutely nothing for my butt, unfortunately. Erica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Yeah, I guess this is one of those things that really depends on your body type plus so many other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrichor Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I was under the impression that building muscle burns fat - so, why not use weight machines? But I know this health and fitness stuff seems to really differ by the individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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