How to 'slim down' my tighs?
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Dunno if it is because i play soccer or what, but my tighs can say like pig trotter like that, but not that bad la.
I never dare do those exercise that trains my hamstrings and stuff, but i still wonder how to make my tighs lose some weight.
I mean my body is not in the lean state, but neither is it in the fatty way with a spare tire. Some say dont go running then how to make my tighs lose weight?
Thnks and try to give constructive answers, if need more info ofmy state can always ask.
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Sports like soccer, basketball, badminton are not cardiovascular exercise. Only cardiovascular exercise can lose weight effectively. The reason why soccer and basketball are less effective is because they are not continuous. For weight lost, exercise must go beyond 10mins of continuous running or jogging. After that 10mins rapid weight loss will occur. But you are still losing weight when u does sports but jogging, swimming etc are more effective because its continuous.
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So jogging swimming actually makes my tigh lose weight then grow bigger is it?
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TS, are you male or female?
Usually, it's not because thighs muscles that are very big, especially if they didn't go through weight training; it is usually fats that are stored there, just that you can't see them.
There's no such things as spot reducing. To lose weight the fastest, the best is to do compound exercises such as deadlifts/squats. These exercises utilises the most muscles in your body.
In layman terms (cuz I also dunno those technical stuff...), when you do resistance training, your muscles fibres are 'damaged' and need to recover. You don't lose fat while in the gym; you burn fats while you 'recover'
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Male
Resistance training is like endurance training is it?
I also wonder if my tigh size is due to my body, maybe i am too fat? even when you are buff and huge in size, your tighs have to be proportionate to the body.
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Okok. I know ur concern. It’s all genetics. I’m thin but I do have big thighs when im younger. Well be assured there are some people have slightly bigger legs than people of the same size. That’s very natural. When u start to jog or swim after 10mins ur body goes into a state where it starts to break down muscle fibers and also burn fats. But do keep in mind that the rate of fat lost compare to muscle growth is very much higher. So after a few months into training you can observe that ur losing weight. One example, you compare a marathon runner and a sprinter. The body shape and size are very much diff due to the type of training. Wan to lose weight do cardio =)
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Originally posted by skyJackson:
Okok. I know ur concern. It’s all genetics. I’m thin but I do have big thighs when im younger. Well be assured there are some people have slightly bigger legs than people of the same size. That’s very natural. When u start to jog or swim after 10mins ur body goes into a state where it starts to break down muscle fibers and also burn fats. But do keep in mind that the rate of fat lost compare to muscle growth is very much higher. So after a few months into training you can observe that ur losing weight. One example, you compare a marathon runner and a sprinter. The body shape and size are very much diff due to the type of training. Wan to lose weight do cardio =)
Hmm, my dad is a marathon runner, until now 50+ still can participate in AHM and stuff, so i dunno if i got that genes from him.
But a sprinter will have slimer thighs then a marathon runner right?
So let me get this straight, to lose tigh/leg weight, is to do cardio?
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Hello.. It depends on you actually.. Not necessary true for everyone. A sprinter will naturally have more muscular thighs than a marathon runner. This is due to the nature of the duration. Normally sprints only last no more than 1min. While marathon races will go as long as an hour long enuff to burn fats. As a result a marathon runner will have a slimmer built. Ok.. Exercise that mainly focuses on burning fat on the thighs is to do exercise like cycling. May be outdoors or indoors. Exercise like jogging and swimming are cardio.. they are good for alternative for overall body weight lost.
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Originally posted by skyJackson:
Hello.. It depends on you actually.. Not necessary true for everyone. A sprinter will naturally have more muscular thighs than a marathon runner. This is due to the nature of the duration. Normally sprints only last no more than 1min. While marathon races will go as long as an hour long enuff to burn fats. As a result a marathon runner will have a slimmer built. Ok.. Exercise that mainly focuses on burning fat on the thighs is to do exercise like cycling. May be outdoors or indoors. Exercise like jogging and swimming are cardio.. they are good for alternative for overall body weight lost.
Ya, i think i got some spare tire in my tummy and need to lose some weight before my abs muscles can develop.okay heeded your advice and will do so later when i head for the gym. Any other training besides cycling?
i thought swimming uses every muscle but does not make you lose weight?
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Do HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training
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Swimming its cardio too=) Its a great way to lose weight... Just ensure each an every cardio session last ard 15 to 20mins.. 3 times a week spread out such tat ur body is able to recover.. I recommend you try tis but its more advance.. I could see ur passion for soccer.. U can try jogging 1st after that continue with ur soccer games.. Start of by treating it like a warm up before ur soccer than gradually input more intensity in ur runs.. Slowly but surely listen to ur budy dun over strain it.
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Originally posted by eagle:
Do HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training
Is that what skyJackson recommended me to do?skyJackson: so the runs before my soccer game is to help me cut down on thigh/overall weight? run about 15mins too?
I just started using the cycling machine, those in the gym, to lose those weight in my legs.
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Originally posted by spike_jose:
Is that what skyJackson recommended me to do?skyJackson: so the runs before my soccer game is to help me cut down on thigh/overall weight? run about 15mins too?
I just started using the cycling machine, those in the gym, to lose those weight in my legs.
It's different
Long distance cardio has its advantages and disadvantages, but it is not necessary successful.
Like what he said, just look at the builds of the different sportsmen. Marathon runners are stick thin, whereas soccer players from the EPL are of a much bigger build. Which one is more ideal to you?
HIIT not only helps you lose fat fast, but also helps in your soccer game. Afterall, you don't really run continuously in soccer; you sprint in short bursts and spurts; that's what HIIT is about.
Do google about HIIT.
And since your main activity is soccer, I would suggest some upper body exercises for you. Perhaps parallel bar dips and chin ups as a start. Do a lot a lot of it.
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Originally posted by eagle:
It's different
Long distance cardio has its advantages and disadvantages, but it is not necessary successful.
Like what he said, just look at the builds of the different sportsmen. Marathon runners are stick thin, whereas soccer players from the EPL are of a much bigger build. Which one is more ideal to you?
HIIT not only helps you lose fat fast, but also helps in your soccer game. Afterall, you don't really run continuously in soccer; you sprint in short bursts and spurts; that's what HIIT is about.
Do google about HIIT.
And since your main activity is soccer, I would suggest some upper body exercises for you. Perhaps parallel bar dips and chin ups as a start. Do a lot a lot of it.
For me my body is more towards the soccer player side, with abit of my marathon dads genes? Ideal ... hmm, both doesnt really have a good body, i want does like Michael Phelps.I have been doing upper body exercises, as i have a secondary sport in school. Dips for triceps, chin ups for back. My other problem will soon be my lil tummy left behind after losing over 5kg of weight, i am fat when i was younger.
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Tats good keep it up. Try alternating cycling and jogging for at least 3mths you will see the results. I must say that Micheal Phelps indeed a successful athlete in swimming. He does lots of swimming and jogging just like any professional swimmers out there.
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Hey how to slim down thunder tighs ar?
I have fat fat legs.
I want to have sexy legs!
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Slimming down is not something overnight so a lot of discipline is required. Watch your diet and exercising regularly (esp. jogging or cycling) helps.
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Originally posted by asharae:
Slimming down is not something overnight so a lot of discipline is required. Watch your diet and exercising regularly (esp. jogging or cycling) helps.
You got easier suggestions or not?
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Originally posted by Mimmy:
You got easier suggestions or not?
lipo-suction
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Originally posted by pigsticker:
lipo-suction
You got cheaper alternative or not?
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walk 2 hrs everyday
very cheap
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Originally posted by eagle:
walk 2 hrs everyday
very cheap
jog/sprint for 15min
Save more money cause money=time
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noooooooooooooo.. jogging will gain muscle and make tigh even bigger..
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nothing beats the squat. it can help you to shed the fat and slab on pounds of muscle onto your thighs and make it shapely.
forget swimming, sprinting or jogging, these are "slow" exercises in the sense that you take a lot of time to see results. squats are so effective because they put your body under the most intense pressure. every part of your body is in tension as you lift that weight. if you can will your mind to go beyond the capacity of your body, you will release more anabolic hormones in your body that fuels muscle growth and fat loss. this is the truly efficient way to shape your thighs.
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My thighs also looks very out-of-proportion. :(