Jogging for Pear Shape body?

1990sophia1990

Hi I'm thinking about doing a crazy thing...I've never really liked running but I thought I might give it a go tomorrow! I will jog very very slowly at first but I'm just wondering even after walking for 40 minutes each day I noticed muscle definition in my calves. I'm a bit worried that jogging will make my thighs a lot bigger when it's one of the main parts I would really like to be a lot smaller!!

What do you guys suggest? I was thinking yoga once a week, running once a week and salsa once a week...an hour for each I also walk 15 minutes in the morning and evening to and from work five days a week.

Carolyn_79

I've never seen a runner with huge thighs except maybe the sprinters in the Olympics and they're doing major weights to get that muscle. You'll be fine to run! Go for it and have fun

Mokey41

I have more definition in my calves from running but they aren't really bigger, just rock solid now. No jiggle in my thighs anymore either.

clarkeje1

I have big thighs and I've noticed they seem to actually be getting tighter and a little smaller after I started running. I recommend it!!! I'm taking measurements tomorrow so I'll really know how much progress I've made then!

1990sophia1990

This is very uplifting!!! I'm definitely going to give it a go, I think I'll start with just 30 minutes at first It's kind of annoying though as I don't know how fast/slow I'll be running so I don't really know how to log it in to my fitness pal...

777Gemma888

This is very uplifting!!! I'm definitely going to give it a go, I think I'll start with just 30 minutes at first It's kind of annoying though as I don't know how fast/slow I'll be running so I don't really know how to log it in to my fitness pal...

Excellent idea and avoid the hills@30 mins run.

M_lifts

I would recommend doing the couch to 5k programme if you really want to ease into running. My legs are definitely more defined since I started running. You will not bulk up. Takes a lot of commitment and strength training to bulk up! Go out and enjoy it!

Will606

I don't think runnings gonna make your thighs "bigger"....firmer yes, as another poster pointed out, not bigger. Go for it!

Sarauk2sf

Jogging will not make your thighs bigger.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Jogging will not make your thighs bigger.

This.

MCproptart

I don't know how much to credit to what, but my calves/thighs are smaller after: Slim in 6 (Beach Body)--lots of squats in there, stationary bike for 20-40 minutes at only a level 2-3 resistance, and running/jogging/walking, "water jogging"--same arm/leg motions as elliptical, but neck high in water.

As for weight work, the general guideline is for lean, less weight, more reps; for bulk, more weight, fewer reps.

Good luck!

frood

This is very uplifting!!! I'm definitely going to give it a go, I think I'll start with just 30 minutes at first It's kind of annoying though as I don't know how fast/slow I'll be running so I don't really know how to log it in to my fitness pal...

You can plot the route on Google maps to get your distance. Combine that distance with time and you have your speed.

Good luck!

bumblebums

Running will make your thighs slimmer, not bigger.

I suggest alternating walking and running at first, as in the C25k program. Take it easy at first to avoid shin splints and cramps and so on--you'll be amazed how quickly you build up endurance.

Good luck!

1990sophia1990

oh thanks!! That's great you guys are amazing so glad I joined this site!

MoreBean13

Jogging will not make your thighs bigger.

Truth. You don't need to avoid hills or do anything special.

Also, there's several options for free GPS tracker apps if you have a smartphone. I use endomondo, but there's also runkeeper, runtastic, and others I'm sure. They'll tell your distance and pace.

childermass

definitely recommend a program like couch 2 5 k, or at least do your own intervals.
I can jog no probs on the treadmill, but get me out in the real world and it's HARD! For some reason the ground isn't moving underneath my feet at a pre programmed rate...
Jogging will slim you down - I am a pear shape too and I HATE squats but jogging hits my butt and thighs like nothing else. Good luck!

MB_Positif

You've already gotten great info. I use runkeeper on my phone to track mileage and pace.

1990sophia1990

I have a blackberry can I still get it?

MoreBean13

I have a blackberry can I still get it?

Looks like there's some options:
http://www.runningshoesguru.com/2011/06/5-running-apps-for-blackberry-for-2011/

Mokey41

Highly recommend doing Couch to 5K if you haven't been running. Big difference between running and walking. Start off easy and make sure you have properly fitted shoes. Going out all gung ho the first time is a great way to end up with an injury.

777Gemma888

Excellent idea and avoid the hills@30 mins run.

If your intention is to have leaner looking legs, then choose to run a flat route and NOT one with too many hills. Long distance runners (leaner bodies - flat running course) VS sprinters (hill training for speed and agility).

777Gemma888

Excellent idea and avoid the hills@30 mins run.

If your intention is to have leaner looking legs, then choose to run a flat route and NOT one with too many hills. Long distance runners (leaner bodies - flat running course) VS sprinters (hill training for speed and agility).

Totally unnecessary.

Clearly, we disagree. The choice is entirely up to 1990sophia199 to gauge for herself what she deems is best for her. The guinea pig will be her body. What we commit here are merely opinions.

NCchar130

My thighs have slimmed with running. I'm pear-shaped too (I think, I'm never real clear on the fruit-shape thing).

vmekash

Runners are lean, generally. Go for it.

ashlinmarie

I have big hips and thighs, though not a pear shape. I dropped 2 jean sizes in about 10 months with jogging as my primary source of working out. Went from a 14 to a 10. If the starting out slow on your own doesn't work...try the C25K. I could not run AT ALL when I started and it worked great!

Sarauk2sf

Excellent idea and avoid the hills@30 mins run.

If your intention is to have leaner looking legs, then choose to run a flat route and NOT one with too many hills. Long distance runners (leaner bodies - flat running course) VS sprinters (hill training for speed and agility).

Totally unnecessary.

Clearly, we disagree. The choice is entirely up to 1990sophia199 to gauge for herself what she deems is best for her. The guinea pig will be her body. What we commit here are merely opinions.

Adding another 'opinion' that is is not necessary to avoid hills.

mumpmarinemom

Wow! So proud of you to start jogging! I have not heard that your thighs can get bigger...I don't think that I could jog if I tried..or at least not for long! Be sure to update us on how it went!

RockstarPunch

stairs, running up hill and cutting out some of the starches will reduce the thighs* I have that problem and i have to work uphill and down hill for my legs to decrease:glasses:

DavPul

Excellent idea and avoid the hills@30 mins run.

If your intention is to have leaner looking legs, then choose to run a flat route and NOT one with too many hills. Long distance runners (leaner bodies - flat running course) VS sprinters (hill training for speed and agility).

This is the wrongiest statement in the history on wrongnicty. OP, please don't take this advice. As a matter of fact, as soon as you have built up the endurance, I encourage you to challenge the hills. You will love what it does for your physical appearance and your endurance.

nz_deevaa

I went jogging outside yesterday for the first time ever. I really enjoyed it - it's different to being on the threadmill for sure!

I had an app that helped track my distance and time, and also played music.

From my house I can run in one direction that is basically flat, or another which is hilly, for now I'm running the flat route, but only because I fear my lungs will explode on the hills! When I can run the full 30mins, I'll be hitting the hills for sure.

meshashesha2012

i never understand why people use the way elite athletes look as the way to determine what their bodies will look like if they did the same workout.

genetics determine your body shape not the activity. for instance, ballerina misty copeland (below) does not look like a typical ballerina



with that said, i know quite a few people who are pear shaped, run hills and have slimmed themselves down to size 2's and 4's.