Trimming down thighs without putting on muscle?

melanie1403
melanie1403 Posts: 2
in Fitness and Exercise
What are the best exercises one can do that will ensure weight loss in the thigh area without replacing it with muscle?
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  • sarah2954
    sarah2954 Posts: 291 Member
    Long distance running.
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    :laugh: what he said...
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Eat better.

    Weight loss happens with a good diet, now through exercise. As long as you are eating at a deficit you'll lose weight. Unfortunately you can't control how/where you lose it, but be patient and it will come off.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Long distance running.

    So if I'm netting 3500 cals a day, running will do the trick, huh?
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    1. Your thighs will slim down as the rest of your body does. You can't spot reduce.
    2. Why are you worried about putting on muscle? Muscle is good. I'm assuming you're a woman and your legs aren't going to get massive.

    Squats, deadlifts, leg press, lunges, etc. Lift like you think a man would and you'll see the results you want.
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    +1 to the 3 posts abve mine and also you may think you don't want to add muscle now, but if you lose all the fat you may find you were mistaken.
  • sarah2954
    sarah2954 Posts: 291 Member
    Long distance running.

    So if I'm netting 3500 cals a day, running will do the trick, huh?

    No, Mr. Snarky. But with a good diet, running will give you a lean, trim look.
  • lobbyart
    lobbyart Posts: 24 Member
    I'd actually love to know what people like for toning legs... I can't run, unfortunately, due to a bum knee, but I've been hitting the stairmaster as my cardio to tone at the same time.
  • kristinacottle
    kristinacottle Posts: 52
    Why wouldn't you want to put on muscle!?
  • photocolorful
    photocolorful Posts: 19 Member
    Don't you want muscle?! If you are a woman you won't bulk up like crazy because you don't have the chemical make-up to do so. Weight training will give you a toned look and running is awesome too. Muscle burns fat.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    I'm with the last two posters. I don't understand why you wouldn't want muscle. You want to be skin and bone?
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
    Running/jogging is the best way to trim them up...mine were always big in size.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Walking really tones the top of your thighs
  • invisiblemonster
    invisiblemonster Posts: 35 Member
    1. Your thighs will slim down as the rest of your body does. You can't spot reduce.
    2. Why are you worried about putting on muscle? Muscle is good. I'm assuming you're a woman and your legs aren't going to get massive.

    Squats, deadlifts, leg press, lunges, etc. Lift like you think a man would and you'll see the results you want.
    so much sexism in one comment
  • lobbyart
    lobbyart Posts: 24 Member
    I think most women equate muscle with bulk... not with the long lean muscles we'll most likely build! Strong legs are sexy! (At least that's what I've been told...) :smile:
  • Killing_Perfection
    Killing_Perfection Posts: 79 Member
    Cardio of any kind that doesn't include too much resistance.

    But why even bother? You won't turn into the incredible hulk without (hormones and) mountains of protein and if you want it to 'stop jiggling' then you better put on that muscle. This also has the bonus of a well shaped behind, because training legs exclusively is unusual.

    But as I said, low-resistance cardio your butt off, get the result.
  • jbella99
    jbella99 Posts: 596 Member
    DIET... get rid of the fat and the lean muscle with look more trim. You can't bulk up very much you're a girl.
  • kgprice11
    kgprice11 Posts: 749 Member
    Long distance running and yoga!!! If you belong to a gym I advise taking cycling classes or Zumba classes. Be aware thought that you cannot choose a certain area you want to lose the weight in. Also when do long distance running, zumba, cycling, dancing, or yoga, you will lose weight but doing one to two days of lifting/muscle building will help you maintain a healthy figure without getting extremely skinny
  • beccalucy
    beccalucy Posts: 250 Member
    As a marathon runner I can state long distance running didn't slim my thighs, and I trained on approx 1200 calories a day. Any cardio should help, although you don't want muscle you'll probably want that area to be toned so try to incorporate strength moves to the legs
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Long distance running.

    So if I'm netting 3500 cals a day, running will do the trick, huh?

    No, Mr. Snarky. But with a good diet, running will give you a lean, trim look.

    That lean look you get comes from building muscle. I am a distance runner and I do not have a lack of leg muscle.
  • blonde71
    blonde71 Posts: 955 Member
    1. Your thighs will slim down as the rest of your body does. You can't spot reduce.
    2. Why are you worried about putting on muscle? Muscle is good. I'm assuming you're a woman and your legs aren't going to get massive.

    Squats, deadlifts, leg press, lunges, etc. Lift like you think a man would and you'll see the results you want.

    Totally agree with this. I've been lifting like a guy for 12 months now and I'm still a girl, lol. I don't have big legs, they are lean. I have two profile pics of my legs, one of my quads and one of my hamstrings and calves. You can look at those to see what a female who's been lifting for awhile looks like.
  • ag081067
    ag081067 Posts: 4 Member
    Unfortunately I agree with Scott, you cannot spot reduce. I am also prone to putting weight on my thighs first and my boobs last, but in saying that I managed to win 6 Miss Britain figure titles, Universe and Europe titles and runner up in the Worlds twice.

    Weight training will shape your muscles, it is physically impossible for a women to gain muscle size relevant to that of a mans.

    Do squats - minimum reps of 15 with a reasonable weight, leg extension and lunges and get peddling on that bike. Always stretch your muscles and ligaments when you compete your workout. I find Yoga is so relaxing and great for stretching.

    Hope this helps
    Mary
  • kimchi84
    kimchi84 Posts: 56
    long distance running and lots of lunge and squats, i've always had huge thighs and calves growing up and doing all the things i just listed help ton and slim it down :) good luck!
  • RunMyOregonBunsOff
    RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
    I get thick muscle instead of really lean muscle and I have always been that way. I too try to do workouts that won't add a ton of muscle to that area in particular. It's not that I don't want muscule but it really stinks when you can't buy pants because your quads are too big for the pants that fit every where else or you get pants that fit over your legs and they are two or three sizes too big in the waist. That is exactly how it was for me before I gained weight when my thyroid crashed a few years ago. I had solid, muscular legs, they weren't fat!
  • Mrs_Duh
    Mrs_Duh Posts: 263
    1. Your thighs will slim down as the rest of your body does. You can't spot reduce.
    2. Why are you worried about putting on muscle? Muscle is good. I'm assuming you're a woman and your legs aren't going to get massive.

    Squats, deadlifts, leg press, lunges, etc. Lift like you think a man would and you'll see the results you want.

    This! Toning your muscles are one of the best things you can do. 1lb. of muscle takes up a lot less space than 1lb. of fat.
  • jbella99
    jbella99 Posts: 596 Member
    I get thick muscle instead of really lean muscle and I have always been that way. I too try to do workouts that won't add a ton of muscle to that area in particular. It's not that I don't want muscule but it really stinks when you can't buy pants because your quads are too big for the pants that fit every where else or you get pants that fit over your legs and they are two or three sizes too big in the waist. That is exactly how it was for me before I gained weight when my thyroid crashed a few years ago. I had solid, muscular legs, they weren't fat!

    If you can't see the cuts in the muscle they have a layer of fat over them. I have very large thigh muscles as my body fat % has dropped so has the size of my thighs. I can now see the cuts in the muscles. Strong sexy legs are much better than little skinny ones. expecially in heels. Be proud of those thighs.. As for pants opt for a wider leg. I wear stretchy boot cut jeans, low riders are also better for women with large legs and small waists . My thighs are 23 inches around. If you look at my profile page you can see some pics of my legs.
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    1. Your thighs will slim down as the rest of your body does. You can't spot reduce.
    2. Why are you worried about putting on muscle? Muscle is good. I'm assuming you're a woman and your legs aren't going to get massive.

    Squats, deadlifts, leg press, lunges, etc. Lift like you think a man would and you'll see the results you want.
    so much sexism in one comment

    ?????
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    1. Your thighs will slim down as the rest of your body does. You can't spot reduce.
    2. Why are you worried about putting on muscle? Muscle is good. I'm assuming you're a woman and your legs aren't going to get massive.

    Squats, deadlifts, leg press, lunges, etc. Lift like you think a man would and you'll see the results you want.
    so much sexism in one comment

    ?????


    i second the ????
    and i lol @ yoga
    sure yoga is cool and is good if you want to get more limber, but for improving your visual appearance?
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    Fork putdowns.

    But don't be afraid of muscle!
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    Fork putdowns.

    But don't be afraid of muscle!

    Fork putdowns are always good. I also read a description of an exercise which I think was something like "plate pushes" I started off thinking it was going to be something involving a 45lb weight plate, but it turned out to be an exercise performed at the dinner table.

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