Picture of my legs ( you're warned! ) what exercise?

colpol1

I hate my legs, they are my least favourite part..I just find them hideous! I go on my crosstrainer each day and walk when I can, but I dont see any difference in them at all, even when I lost over 1 stone and a half

Could someone give me some advice as to what I should aim to do each day? They are horrible!

teamplayer254

First of all your legs are not bad. Mine are Much Bigger but i hav e added more weights to my work out and in the last month alone i have went from have my thighs measure 30.75 to 29 even.. You can do it!!!!!

Curvimami

They look fine to me, but I Guess if you want them to change, squats and lunges may be your best friend. Jogging and running may help as well with toning them up. Jillian michaels has a workout DVD Killer Buns and Thighs thay may also help to sexify your legs. Good Luck

blonde71

I second what OP said. I used to hate my legs too but ran a lot which did reduce the size yet they were still flabby. Once I started weight lifting, that's when they firmed up and looked much better. And yeah, they don't look bad at all.

colpol1

First of all your legs are not bad. Mine are Much Bigger but i hav e added more weights to my work out and in the last month alone i have went from have my thighs measure 30.75 to 29 even.. You can do it!!!!!

What kind of weights are you doing if you dont mind me asking? I have a weight bench ( well, my boyfriend does! ) which I dont use so would be cool to know what you're doing to make a difference thanks!

fhsjewfro

squats are, and always will be the best leg exercise option

in my honest opinion, squats > running

depending on how much you are overweight i would stay away from running, most individuals lack proper form and just end up putting a lot of pressure on the joints and ultimately speeding up energy. Treadmill = bad. Stationary bike, elliptical = your best friend.

and squats are proven to help strengthen your knees anyway, if going to proper depth that is

colpol1

squats are, and always will be the best leg exercise option

in my honest opinion, squats > running

depending on how much you are overweight i would stay away from running, most individuals lack proper form and just end up putting a lot of pressure on the joints and ultimately speeding up energy. Treadmill = bad. Stationary bike, elliptical = your best friend.

and squats are proven to help strengthen your knees anyway, if going to proper depth that is

I really want to do squats, but I try and fail each time..I always seem to bend my back as I go down and cant keep it straight, is it still okay to do them like that?

KaitieBean

Your legs legs look very similar to mine when I first started this journey. I started walking and biking a lot (at least an hour a day), and on top of that I was also doing some POP Pilates workouts that targeted inner thighs. I a still very unhappy with my legs but they are continuing to change with time. Don't get discouraged, I'm sure you will start seeing results soon!

caraiselite

i hate my legs too. you're brave for wearing skin tight pants!

eiha

I hate my legs, they are my least favourite part..I just find them hideous! I go on my crosstrainer each day and walk when I can, but I dont see any difference in them at all, even when I lost over 1 stone and a half

Could someone give me some advice as to what I should aim to do each day? They are horrible!

SERIOUSLY nothing wrong with your legs!!!!

froglady98

I really want to do squats, but I try and fail each time..I always seem to bend my back as I go down and cant keep it straight, is it still okay to do them like that?
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Try wall squats with a ball in the small of your back! It really helps with stability! I also tend to fall ot herwise

colpol1

Your legs legs look very similar to mine when I first started this journey. I started walking and biking a lot (at least an hour a day), and on top of that I was also doing some POP Pilates workouts that targeted inner thighs. I a still very unhappy with my legs but they are continuing to change with time. Don't get discouraged, I'm sure you will start seeing results soon!

POP pilates? never heard of that before but will be looking it up! Seems like I have a good few things to try out will mix them up a little..I also have an exercise bike so I will start using that again with the crosstrainer!
It sucks you're still unhappy with your legs but like you said, they will change like mine hopefully will soon too

colpol1

Try wall squats with a ball in the small of your back! It really helps with stability! I also tend to fall otherwise

Thank you for that! I just need a ball now =p

Jacole18

they look fine to me....don't worry about it

cyurt

cycling!!! it kills and i cant stand it but its totally worth it.....

EpiGaiaRepens

squats are, and always will be the best leg exercise option

in my honest opinion, squats > running

depending on how much you are overweight i would stay away from running, most individuals lack proper form and just end up putting a lot of pressure on the joints and ultimately speeding up energy. Treadmill = bad. Stationary bike, elliptical = your best friend.

and squats are proven to help strengthen your knees anyway, if going to proper depth that is

I really want to do squats, but I try and fail each time..I always seem to bend my back as I go down and cant keep it straight, is it still okay to do them like that?

do them without any weights at all at first. focus on form. if you can't do a squat without bending your back, you probably need to also do some stretching and work on your flexibility.

in the meantime, my thoughts are that running does legs a large amount of goodness.

reddi2roll

Bike riding will really tone your legs. There is also a work out called Barre 3 that is a mixture of ballet, pilates and yoga that would be helpful.

giggitygoo

I trimmed my legs down about 4 inches a piece with gradual weight loss and pilates. I tend to carry some weight in my legs, and while they're still not small they're very shapely.

Unfortunately, spot reducing isn't possible, but with persistence you can trim them down.

SRH7

Jillian Michaels' DVDs 30 Day Shred and No More Trouble Zones are fab for getting shape to your legs (lots of lunges and squats which will show you proper form). I also love hiking and running for giving my legs definition. Nothing gives your legs tone like walking up big hills all day!

Nerdy_Rose

Squats. Yoga. Rock climbing. Stairs.

PhilyPhresh

I really want to do squats, but I try and fail each time..I always seem to bend my back as I go down and cant keep it straight, is it still okay to do them like that?

If you can't squat without bending over, hold your hands flat against the wall, or better yet, grab a chair or table and hold onto it. make sure you engage the movement by bringing your hips back, not by bending at the knees. look forward and hold your head up, this will help you keep from bending your back. Ensure youe shins remain straigh upright, and get your hip flexers just past level with your knees before pressing you. when you come up, press out with your knees, most people tend to buckle inward which can cause irritation and knee pain. Once you have perfected that, get rid of the chair! Once you perfect that, move on to Burpees!!!

phillieschic

Run.

You won't believe the difference in not so much time.

ReclaimingSarah

First, let me say that your legs look perfectly fine. Second, I have found that jogging really helped mine. I still have a little excess flab on the upper thigh part, but my legs are probably the fittest part of my body. Now, if only my stomach would get the memo!

yo_andi

My legs are in my profile picture. They're also my favorite body part.

A) Genetics play a big role.
Squats and lunges work wonders
C) Running - not a huge fan of it, but I play running sports (including Aussie Rules Football, rugby and soccer) and I run sprints, or hills or stairs to take my mind off the fact that I am actually running.

Good luck.

clintbritt3

I know how you are feeling, I have the SAME legs..... I have a hard time loosing weight on my legs.... but Insanity has helped them a TON!!!!! Alot of Cardio and squats has helped me, I still have horrible problem areas, MY FAT KNEES, I hate them! But I know over time they will go away..... Cardio cardio!

nikkishai

Your eyes may be fooling you. A measuring tape is my best friend when it comes to seeing results. I STILL have "bumps" on my inner thigh, but I've still lost inches there...

catniss

First of all, I agree with all the posters that say your legs don't look terrible. Sometimes what we think we see isn't accurate at all.

One way to correct your form when doing squats is to start with a front squat--put a broom stick (or an empty barbell if you have one) across your shoulders (under your chin, but so the bar lies on your shoulders), cross your arms in front (think of like a genie) so each hand touches the handle on the opposite shoulder and sink down into your squat. Stick your butt way out behind you and think of bringing your butt to your heels and not your chest to your knees. Head up, shoulders up, chest up. Start slowly, slowly, slowly and don't go deep at first, let your body feel the changes. Just start by slightly bending your knees and work it from there. If you have a mirror or even the reflection of the TV or a window can help you correct your form.

Don't stop trying!

blessingsx2

I would try Jillian Michael's Killer Buns & Thighs. I startd it once but never finished but my legs definetly felt it. I want to start it again soon. Also walking/running might help.

shoobz

Cycling is pretty much the best thing you can do for your legs. If you want the best possible workout you need to do about 60-90 seconds super-high-resistance (tones up the muscles) followed by about 5 minutes of low-resistance, high-speed. I cycled for an hour a day every day for 13 years (started when I was 5), uphill and flat, and people always told me I had the best legs they'd ever seen.

Course, then I went to college and RUINED it, but hey! What works, works!

colpol1

Yay, glad to see so many replies!
You guys are really helpful, thank you for all the advice given, especially with the helping with squats! Need to prove to my boyfriend I can do it =p

zipnguyen

Dear Squats,

I love you...

Yours Truly