I know the answer is probably No, but
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mgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »Look at distance runners. Non of them have thick legs.
I run ultras. My legs are thick
I guess I meant athletes.
what in the fresh hell is this?
Are you effing implying ultra runners are NOT atheletes?
you are trolling us- you must be. Because otherwise- you're out of your gaddamned mind.0 -
mgalovic01 wrote: »Just saying, distance runners, in general, have skinny legs. Distance running is conducive to skinny legs, so you'll have the skinniest legs your going to get, given your diet and genetics, by doing distance running.
GOD THE AMOUNT OF WRONG WITH YOU IS SO INSANSE. JESUS.H.CHRIST.0 -
Hey, I enjoy "Classical Stretch" by Miranda Osmande-White who was a former professional dancer. She may be on a local PBS program in your area if you are in the USA...DVR it. She has a 30 minute program focused on balanced, lean, long muscled. It's appropriate for almost every level.0
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I will say that I have a body similar to yours: long legs, short waist. I'm 5'7" with a 34" inseam where my 6'1" husband has a 32" inseam. I've become a long distance runner over the last year, just finishing my 1st marathon on Sunday. I typically run 40 to 50+ miles per week, depending on where Im at in my training. As a runner, I lift to keep my legs and body strong but I do higher reps /lower weight. Body Pump class has worked well for me. I have the long slender legs with muscle definition without the bulky thighs. It probably has more to do with genetics than long distance running though because I see runners of all shapes and sizes.
Personally, I think women's legs that have big muscles with definition are very attractive. If you lose the extra weight, I'm sure your legs will look fantastic without trying to make them look skinnier
In regards to the "athlete" comments, short stocky runners with strong powerful legs seem to rule trail running. Think of a running back in football type body. I think their low center of gravity helps them to easily change directions as needed and the strong legs help them power up hills with ease.
Also, "elite" runners that do sprints and short distances will normally have very strong big muscular legs because you have to go so quick in a short amount of time, you need the muscular power to make that happen. "Elite" runners who do long distance running, such as marathons, typically have muscle definition without the bulk. (I agree that anyone who is running ultras is definitely an athlete!!)1 -
mgalovic01 wrote: »
a person who is proficient in sportsmgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »Look at distance runners. Non of them have thick legs.
I run ultras. My legs are thick
I guess I meant athletes.
What's an athlete?
Like someone who runs ultra marathons
No, like someone who's one of the top finishers.0 -
JessicaMcB wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »Just saying, distance runners, in general, have skinny legs. Distance running is conducive to skinny legs, so you'll have the skinniest legs your going to get, given your diet and genetics, by doing distance running.
So I run 80-100km a week training for marathon and ultra season and come by the long skinny legs the OP references naturally- thigh gap country all the way. My LDR training has actually bulked out my quads and calves though... there goes that leg slimming theory lol
OP if you have legs like Misty you are golden baby!
Your picture says it all. Skinny legs.0 -
mgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »
a person who is proficient in sportsmgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »Look at distance runners. Non of them have thick legs.
I run ultras. My legs are thick
I guess I meant athletes.
What's an athlete?
Like someone who runs ultra marathons
No, like someone who's one of the top finishers.
1. That's a very narrow, specific, and unusual definition of athlete.
2. If that is your definition of athlete, and if you only "meant athletes" then there was no point in suggesting distance running to the OP.
edit: 3. or maybe you were trying to suggest that OP become a top finisher of ultra marathons in order to achieve slimmer legs? Cuz that's not crazy at all.1 -
mgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »
a person who is proficient in sportsmgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »Look at distance runners. Non of them have thick legs.
I run ultras. My legs are thick
I guess I meant athletes.
What's an athlete?
Like someone who runs ultra marathons
No, like someone who's one of the top finishers.
1. That's a very narrow, specific, and unusual definition of athlete.
2. If that is your definition of athlete, and if you only "meant athletes" then there was no point in suggesting distance running to the OP.
edit: 3. or maybe you were trying to suggest that OP become a top finisher of ultra marathons in order to achieve slimmer legs? Cuz that's not crazy at all.
When I said look at distance runners, I was thinking Olympic athletes, not just people who run races anyone can sign up for, and finish in whatever time. I know there are other factors involved such as diet and genetics. Are you arguing that distance running is not conducive to skinnier legs?
But, Pilates might be better.0 -
mgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »
a person who is proficient in sportsmgalovic01 wrote: »mgalovic01 wrote: »Look at distance runners. Non of them have thick legs.
I run ultras. My legs are thick
I guess I meant athletes.
What's an athlete?
Like someone who runs ultra marathons
No, like someone who's one of the top finishers.
1. That's a very narrow, specific, and unusual definition of athlete.
2. If that is your definition of athlete, and if you only "meant athletes" then there was no point in suggesting distance running to the OP.
edit: 3. or maybe you were trying to suggest that OP become a top finisher of ultra marathons in order to achieve slimmer legs? Cuz that's not crazy at all.
When I said look at distance runners, I was thinking Olympic athletes, not just people who run races anyone can sign up for, and finish in whatever time. I know there are other factors involved such as diet and genetics. Are you arguing that distance running is not conducive to skinny legs?
But, Pilates might be better.
I'm just trying to follow your breadcrumbs.2 -
The good news is there's no such thing as lifting too heavy for a woman. Yay!
Also, if your legs look like Pink's I'm incredibly jealous because her whole body is bangin'.
I don't know that there's a way to shape your legs how you want because genetics is such an important factor. I've always been bottom heavy, so the last place I lose weight is my thighs. I also have thick calves that I've just accepted. There may be a way to get things exactly as you want, but it probably involves a very specific diet and exercise with lots of consistency so may not be maintainable.
Reduce your body fat and keep working your legs it honestly what I would do. Women don't get "bulky" because we don't have the same amount of testosterone that men do, so we don't bulk up that way. I have found that if I put on a lot of muscle but don't lose fat I might look what some people consider "bulky"... but I figure I can also beat them in a strength test so it doesn't matter.1 -
You would have to atrophy the muscle. I have a lady friend who was a gymnast and had a gymnasts body...she underfed and did incessant amounts of cardio and just let everything atrophy. She looked much better before really.0
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