does jogging bulk up legs?

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  • frostypaws
    frostypaws Posts: 11 Member
    I think it's possible for your legs to thicken a bit. I joined the fitness challenge at work and just got measured the other day (at day 45). All I've been doing is running for fitness. The weight went down along with 2 inches off my waist, but the thigh measurement went up 1inch. So maybe...
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
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    Yep You are Doomed!!!! Look what happened to my legs:noway: !!!!
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
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    I'm free!

    Just love Are You Being Served?!

    Me too!!! It used to be my favourite show. Are you being served and keeping up appearances!
  • NostalgicMuse
    NostalgicMuse Posts: 340 Member
    :huh:

    really?

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  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
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    No, no it doesn't. Also, you're a teenager, eat more.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Lets say, hypothetically, the answer was yes. Would you honestly stop doing something you seem to enjoy and is great for your health because your legs might appear more muscular?

    If yes well then...yeah

    If no then who the hell cares.
  • chandanista
    chandanista Posts: 986 Member
    Had to double check and make sure the OP was a different poster from this thread, earlier today

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1087026-will-jogging-makes-your-legs-bigger
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Nope, if anything your legs will lean out. The only way they will bulk up is if you start doing some leg weights, like squats, lunges, leg press, leg extension, etc.

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  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Nope, if anything your legs will lean out. The only way they will bulk up is if you start doing some leg weights, like squats, lunges, leg press, leg extension, etc.


    What!? Nope!
  • aarar
    aarar Posts: 684 Member
    OP - keep doing what you're doing. You'll be fine.

    Don't be afraid to eat more though if you're that active.
  • mjl54
    mjl54 Posts: 127 Member
    yes your legs will look like this from running.

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  • melybelyc
    melybelyc Posts: 33
    No it doesn't. It takes a lot of weight training to bulk up. A LOT of weight training, especially for women!
    :happy:
  • toutmonpossible
    toutmonpossible Posts: 1,580 Member
    Everyone is different, there could be some outliers, but in general, jogging does not increase leg size in any significant way.
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    Bulking and cutting is all diet.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running4

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  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Lets say, hypothetically, the answer was yes. Would you honestly stop doing something you seem to enjoy and is great for your health because your legs might appear more muscular?

    If yes well then...yeah

    If no then who the hell cares.

    Chelle's got it right.
  • bazzawood30
    bazzawood30 Posts: 45 Member
    Tone not bulk,
  • MadisonHein
    MadisonHein Posts: 31
    Thanks for everyone's feedback :)

    xx

    Madison
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Nope, no worries there! Running actually is awesome for toning (as you have already noted) but not good if you are wanting to bulk/build muscle.
  • shadus
    shadus Posts: 424 Member
    The only thing it will do is increase muscle tone in your legs (which will make them look thinner) and cause you to burn more calories since you're moving.
  • MadisonHein
    MadisonHein Posts: 31
    oh ok thanks x)
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I've been a runner for decades and my legs are strong, toned and awesome - they are NOT "bulky" at all. I lift weights, too. Still not bulky. :laugh:
  • MadisonHein
    MadisonHein Posts: 31
    No, and if you want to consider running high mileage, 1200-1500 calories is no where near enough.

    I'm in marathon training now, and have to consume something like 2700 calories a day to keep my energy and pacing up.

    Ahh I physically don't feel comfortable eating more though! Like I've tried consuming 1700, I just end up feeling bloated and really full for some reason :/

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