Elliptical trainer...will it make my thighs look bulky??

ParisRoses
ParisRoses Posts: 13 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I am on this weight loss journey and walk 5 days a week and want to add to my calorie burn. I own an elliptical and wonder if daily use will make my thighs look bulky. I am pear shaped and that's where my weight falls so what's the best thing to do here? Thanks in advance for input!!!!

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  • La5Vega5Girl
    La5Vega5Girl Posts: 709 Member
    I don't think it will. the elliptical is mostly for cardio, so it will be good for your heart.
    :smile:
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    I'm a pear as well. 5 days weight training, followed by 30 min elliptical. They haven't gotten bulkier yet, still I'm only 3 months in. Do notice my butt's lifting, thats a bonus!
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    No.
  • ncrugbyprop
    ncrugbyprop Posts: 96 Member
    No.

    Not just no, but absolutely, without a doubt, most emphactically no.
  • nathan6878
    nathan6878 Posts: 115 Member
    I use mine seven days a week, and it almost feels like it tones the body!!
  • moochachip
    moochachip Posts: 237 Member
    No.

    Not just no, but absolutely, without a doubt, most emphactically no.
  • jrodri0105
    jrodri0105 Posts: 91 Member
    You cannot get bulky on a calorie deficit.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    You cannot get bulky on a calorie deficit.

    Or doing just cardio


    *headwall*
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    You cannot get bulky on a calorie deficit.

    Or doing just cardio


    *headwall*

    All of this plus it's very hard for girls to get bulky. I've been doing the elliptical for over a year and I'm not bulky. I've also been lifting heavy for about 8 months and I'm not bulky.
  • NYactor1
    NYactor1 Posts: 9,642 Member
    Do squats on alternating days for best results.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    yes.

    because it's so easy for women to accidentally gain muscle mass. dont believe it when they say there are guys who have to work very hard at building muscle by eating a lot of food and doing a lot of high volume weight training and also using steroids. women can do it just by spending 30 minutes on the elliptical
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    yes.

    because it's so easy for women to accidentally gain muscle mass. dont believe it when they say there are guys who have to work very hard at building muscle by eating a lot of food and doing a lot of high volume weight training and also using steroids. women can do it just by spending 30 minutes on the elliptical

    :laugh: :laugh:
  • VeganAmandaJ
    VeganAmandaJ Posts: 234 Member
    I second this sentiment wholly.
    No.

    Not just no, but absolutely, without a doubt, most emphactically no.
  • smarieallen85
    smarieallen85 Posts: 535 Member
    Does the elliptical trainer do anything? It just makes me feel odd. Like a robot. So uncomfortable.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Do squats on alternating days for best results.
    ..heheh
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Yea, the elliptical will make you hyooge! I'm pretty sure it's illegal in Romania
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    real talk, if women got bulky on the elliptical what would be left for them to do and NOT get bulky?
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    real talk, if women got bulky on the elliptical what would be left for them to do and NOT get bulky?


    Pilates cuz then my muscles will be long and lean like a dancer
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    real talk, if women got bulky on the elliptical what would be left for them to do and NOT get bulky?

    making sandwiches?
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    real talk, if women got bulky on the elliptical what would be left for them to do and NOT get bulky?


    Pilates cuz then my muscles will be long and lean like a dancer

    but what if you do pilates and elliptical on the same day?

    woah.gif
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    yes.

    because it's so easy for women to accidentally gain muscle mass. dont believe it when they say there are guys who have to work very hard at building muscle by eating a lot of food and doing a lot of high volume weight training and also using steroids. women can do it just by spending 30 minutes on the elliptical

    You win :laugh:
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    real talk, if women got bulky on the elliptical what would be left for them to do and NOT get bulky?


    Pilates cuz then my muscles will be long and lean like a dancer

    but what if you do pilates and elliptical on the same day?

    woah.gif

    You die
  • Lemongrab13
    Lemongrab13 Posts: 206 Member
    Women have to do absolutely nothing, it's the only way to prevent the bulk.
    However if you ACTIVELY do nothing then you will get bulky.

    So it's basically inevitable.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    real talk, if women got bulky on the elliptical what would be left for them to do and NOT get bulky?


    Pilates cuz then my muscles will be long and lean like a dancer

    but what if you do pilates and elliptical on the same day?

    woah.gif

    You die

    With big *kitten* thighs
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    real talk, if women got bulky on the elliptical what would be left for them to do and NOT get bulky?


    Pilates cuz then my muscles will be long and lean like a dancer

    but what if you do pilates and elliptical on the same day?

    woah.gif

    You die

    With big *kitten* thighs

    noone will be able to carry the casket and att the eulogy they'll be like "ohhh if only she would have not done the elliptical we wouldnt have had to bury her in two bed sheets we cut and resewed into pants"
  • VeganAmandaJ
    VeganAmandaJ Posts: 234 Member
    Love it, Keanu is the best for this!
    real talk, if women got bulky on the elliptical what would be left for them to do and NOT get bulky?


    Pilates cuz then my muscles will be long and lean like a dancer

    but what if you do pilates and elliptical on the same day?

    woah.gif
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    just thought i'd throw this in here.

    a good perspective on "bulky" thighs

    http://elisabethakinwale.com/2013/11/17/them-thighs-though/
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    No.

    Not just no, but absolutely, without a doubt, most emphactically no.

    So what you're saying is...

    ...that the answer is "no"?

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