Cardio to reduce loose skin on thighs?

kaylabrose
kaylabrose Posts: 71
edited January 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

I suffer with loose skin on my thighs/in between them. I don't really know how to explain it to be honest, but I'd like to know if anyone else has suffered from this and has found a cardio method/any other method that has reduced it?

I'm thinking walking on the treadmill with a high incline? ;s

I'm WAY too insecure about it to be seen in shorts, so it's something I really want to improve/fix


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  • cals83
    cals83 Posts: 131
    Can't say it is a fix for loose skin but try sumo squats.
  • GeraldWoodard
    GeraldWoodard Posts: 6
    Cardio is the best way to lose weight one can lose if he/she continues does cardio exercise regularly.
  • yuliyax
    yuliyax Posts: 288
    Try exfoliating and moisturising everyday, it definitely improves skin elasticity, stay hydrated.
    If your loose skin is thicker than a few millimeters, there is residual body fat. And because adipose tissue – which, remember, is actually a major endocrine organ, rather than an inert piece of tissue – remains, the skin has no reason to return to its former size and elasticity. As long as the subcutaneous fat attached to it remains, the skin will appear loose and drape-y. Skin that fills your hand when you squeeze it isn’t just skin.
    This isn’t really bad news, believe it or not. It actually means that you’re almost there. It means that your “loose skin” isn’t necessarily out of your control. If indeed it is simply stubborn subcutaneous fat, once you manage to lose the excess fat, the “loose skin” might just disappear along with it. In fact, I’d imagine that most such cases of “loose skin” can and will be remedied in this manner. Men, get down to around 10-12% body fat before you start considering surgery or anything drastic. Women, get down to 15-17% body fat before taking any surgical steps.

    If your loose skin is caused by a rapid diminishing of body mass, packing on a bit more mass in the form of muscle can mitigate the problem.

    Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-get-rid-of-excess-skin-after-major-weight-loss/#ixzz2VWmfjEtk
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I really don't see how cardio could help with loose skin. Sorry. I have loose skin on my legs (and stomach) too. I'm just hoping it improves with time.
  • Hexahedra
    Hexahedra Posts: 894 Member
    When you lose weight drastically sometimes you get loose skin, just like you get loose clothes. Depending on how old you are, the skin would slowly shrink back. Nothing you do can make this process go faster. Some people decide to replace the lost fat with muscle to make the skin somewhat tight again.
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