Wobbly thighs

carolbaker000
carolbaker000 Posts: 58 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
We've moved the elliptical trainer from the garage to the dining room - step 1

Step 2 - I'm wondering what it will do for my legs? I would like to tone wobbly thighs but not build muscles.

Any recommendations? Should I use it...or put it back in the garage?

Thanks

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  • bjfrezell
    bjfrezell Posts: 241
    An eliptical is a great way to burn calories. While you can't spot reduce areas, you can lose fat by burning calories all over which will in the end result in losing your wobbly thighs. It's not likely that you will make your thighs ultra muscular just by using the eliptical.
  • Hungry_Tuna
    Hungry_Tuna Posts: 361 Member
    I suggest squats, lunges and other toning exercises. You won't be able to avoid building muscle... muscle is what supports your legs and will keep your legs tighter. Cardio will only take you so far... and will produce that skinny-fat effect without muscle toning.

    I recommend doing yoga, often. You get the best of both worlds from cardio and strengthening... and it's a fantastic way to tone your legs.
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    An eliptical is a great way to burn calories. While you can't spot reduce areas, you can lose fat by burning calories all over which will in the end result in losing your wobbly thighs. It's not likely that you will make your thighs ultra muscular just by using the eliptical.

    Agreed! If ellipticals made thighs musclar, we'd all be happy though!!!
  • drmryder
    drmryder Posts: 181 Member
    An elipical will do wonders for your legs. You will tone them up and you will lose weight all over your body due to the cardio it gives you. Your thighs will not bulk up unless you decide to add weights and add lunges and squats to your routine and even then, women tend to tone more than bulk, it's in our nature.
  • drmryder
    drmryder Posts: 181 Member
    I recommend doing yoga, often. You get the best of both worlds from cardio and strengthening... and it's a fantastic way to tone your legs.

    ^^^ Totally agree!
  • Nurse_krissy
    Nurse_krissy Posts: 102 Member
    Why NOT build muscle?!?!? The more muscle you have, the higher your BMR, which translates into more calories you can consume w/o gaining weight! Women are so afraid of building muscle. There is no such thing as toning. What happens is you build muscle and the fat decreases, thereby making that area appear more firm a/k/a toned.

    I have just started my journey to body building. Let me tell you, it is VERY difficult for a woman to bulk up. I lift heavy weights multiple times per week and keep my diet high in protein to try to build muscle and I still just look "toned", not muscular like a man.

    Don't be afraid of muscles! :)
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    Building lean muscle will not "bulk up" your thighs if that is what you are worried about. It will more than likely take an all inclusive approach. The elliptical is a great burn and a great cardio workout; but also consider biking or spin classes if you have access to that as well as working out with weights; leg presses, leg extensions and leg curls should be a great start.
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    *slowly backs away*

    Sorry...... nothing to see here...... I thought you meant....... well....... nevermind.
  • alharbour
    alharbour Posts: 116 Member
    Brazil Butt Lift from Beachbody! It is an AMAZING butt and leg workout! I carry my weight in my thighs and this is toning them up very nicely!
  • darkmouzy
    darkmouzy Posts: 227 Member
    ...you can't get rid of the "wobbly legs" unless you build muscle..
  • sdrawkcabynot
    sdrawkcabynot Posts: 462 Member
    as a female you can build muscle and not look like a body builder...

    I am in strength training classes at my gym... i have been gaining good amounts of muscles in my arms, shoulders and legs... the ladies have just been slimming down just by doing the same exercises with smaller weights.
  • liftandcycle
    liftandcycle Posts: 209
    ...you can't get rid of the "wobbly legs" unless you build muscle..

    ^^^this
  • katielweaver
    katielweaver Posts: 26 Member
    I'm not sure of your activity level... but I was pretty sedentary. Now I know I'm only on day 4 but the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred works your thighs like CRAZY. The entire upper half of my legs HURT. But they get worked SO much during her workout I KNOW they will be solid rocks by time I complete the video. Just a suggestion! I have wobbly/jiggly thighs too and I'm noticing how tired and how much they hurt after my workouts. LOVE it!! Good luck!!
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    We've moved the elliptical trainer from the garage to the dining room - step 1

    Step 2 - I'm wondering what it will do for my legs? I would like to tone wobbly thighs but not build muscles.

    Any recommendations? Should I use it...or put it back in the garage?

    Thanks

    Umm...If you don't build muscle, your thighs will not look "toned." It's called MUSCLE tone for a reason.
  • amuhlou
    amuhlou Posts: 693 Member
    We've moved the elliptical trainer from the garage to the dining room - step 1

    Step 2 - I'm wondering what it will do for my legs? I would like to tone wobbly thighs but not build muscles.

    Any recommendations? Should I use it...or put it back in the garage?

    Thanks

    Umm...If you don't build muscle, your thighs will not look "toned." It's called MUSCLE tone for a reason.

    Yeah 'tone' is really just the visual look of a high muscle to fat ratio for a given area. More muscle + less fat means the muscles show up more because the fat isn't hiding them.

    You should definitely want to build muscle because it's the key to keeping your basal metabolic rate up as you age.

    Without the use of steroids, it's pretty much impossible for most women to look bulky. Even when lifting weights. We just don't have enough testosterone in our bodies.
  • carolbaker000
    carolbaker000 Posts: 58 Member
    Thanks for all the useful advice and sharing your experiences. Really appreciate it.

    I should have been clearer about building muscle - I just dont want rugby player thighs.

    I've started using the elliptical for HIIT too which I think I am feeling benefit from.
    Watched a fascinating BBC4 programme on it.

    I just feel I need to switch things around to keep motivation up and get the last extra few extra pounds shifted.

    Thanks again for all your comments.
  • carolbaker000
    carolbaker000 Posts: 58 Member
    Just posting a quick update to say thanks - you were all right!
    I've been doing 30 mins elliptical most days for the past few weeks.
    It has already made a big difference to my thighs and given me an all over boost.

    I'm one week in to JM's 6 pack programme too.

    It's great to feel better and look better in a short space of time.
    I've no patience!

    Cheers all.
  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    You tone wobbly places by building muscle there to burn fat. You don't make fat hard, you make muscle.

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