Suggestions on how to slim down calves?

pushyourself14

I have really big calves. I am currently running 4-5 times a week. I read that endurance running is good for slimming down calves. Just seeing if there are any good suggestions out there

Also, any suggestions for slimming down thighs without bulking up calves?

Thanks!

ECW202

I do this pilates video from blogilates and it burns my calves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I-c-yw5ZrQ

sally_jeffswife

Tae Bo Videos are a great one for that

jacksonpt

Calorie deficit.

derekj222

running and calf exercises...like hold weights in both hands while raise both calves up and down
thighs - these are hard to target, I try to bike 5 miles everyday, but I think its one of those areas that comes with overall losses

jfang86

Your calves will appear smaller as you lose body fat. Your calves will also become less muscular as a person loses weight because they are moving less bodyweight around. Exercises that target your calves will, in general, make them appear larger because you are building muscle (which isn't a bad thing unless you're already self-conscious about it).

The running you're doing is likely the major culprit because it's repeated high-impact exercise of your calves. If you want to work your lower half to build more lean mass, try doing squats and lunges which will work out your calves, but won't repeatedly stimulate as with running.

"Thinning" your thighs is pure diet.

pushyourself14

Thanks for the input everyone