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Post by cutiegal on Feb 19, 2005 23:58:08 GMT -5
hey ppl!! i used to be a gymnast... and used to excercise a lot.. thus developing muscles... but have been retired in the "excercising routinely world" for about 4 years.... recently i pick up swimming again... and regain a slightly toned upper body...  but...my lower bod is big...mannn... it's a combination of some expired mucles and some fats.... the more i exercise my lower bod..(like squats)...the bigger my thigh look...hayzz... how to make my thighs and calves...look long, tone, and firm while not getting big....(well i know it's hard for a girl to get big...but...hey if u have a bigger lower bod...even a slight increase in size is a lot hehe)... |
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Post by Univarse9 on Feb 20, 2005 0:31:55 GMT -5
First and most obvious answer would be to get rid of the fat. How much swimming are you doing, and how intensely. I take it that is now your prime form of cardio?
The other answer would be to develop the upper body, but that will take a while.
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Post by Hardcore on Feb 20, 2005 0:37:17 GMT -5
hey ppl!! i used to be a gymnast... and used to excercise a lot.. thus developing muscles... but have been retired in the "excercising routinely world" for about 4 years.... recently i pick up swimming again... and regain a slightly toned upper body... but...my lower bod is big...mannn... it's a combination of some expired mucles and some fats.... the more i exercise my lower bod..(like squats)...the bigger my thigh look...hayzz... how to make my thighs and calves...look long, tone, and firm while not getting big....(well i know it's hard for a girl to get big...but...hey if u have a bigger lower bod...even a slight increase in size is a lot hehe)... wht leg exercises do u do? post your routine cause i used to have big thighs, but ever since i squat.. my thighs got smaller and firmer... |
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Post by cutiegal on Feb 20, 2005 21:38:02 GMT -5
yo... thanks for the advice  really appreciate them .. i swim about 3-4 times a week.. and ya that's my only work out... ;D for legs..i do squats and climb stairs... |
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Post by jonathan on Feb 20, 2005 21:56:31 GMT -5
I may be wrong, but I feel that somehow swimming doesn't do much in terms of burning fat and muscle tone. You may want to try running instead. Not jogging, running.
If you used to be a gymnast, I think you have a better idea than most on how to train yourself! Why not use your skills to create more energetic and less technically demanding bodyweight routines for yourself? 15mins of intense activity three times a week is enough. Oh, and don't forget to watch your diet.
And what's wrong with big thighs? Seems like many ladies don't like big thighs, I don't get it.
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Post by coolpink on Feb 21, 2005 12:35:14 GMT -5
well ladies like to be lean and delicate hihi ;D so big thighs make us look erm....pretty masculin i suppose.. tt's y no no to big thighs and yes yes to firm and lean thighs hehe
anywae i heard that if we do long distance running, like abt 3-5 km, we won't have muscular thighs....is tt true? 
can anybody help me plan any schedule for exercise? ;D dont really trust mine...
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Post by Greentea on Feb 21, 2005 17:54:08 GMT -5
I may be wrong, but I feel that somehow swimming doesn't do much in terms of burning fat and muscle tone. You may want to try running instead. Not jogging, running. If you used to be a gymnast, I think you have a better idea than most on how to train yourself! Why not use your skills to create more energetic and less technically demanding bodyweight routines for yourself? 15mins of intense activity three times a week is enough. Oh, and don't forget to watch your diet. And what's wrong with big thighs? Seems like many ladies don't like big thighs, I don't get it. I have seen one research at CNN.com if i'm not wrong , saying that swimming causes human BMI increase , maybe due to that after swimming , stomach will tend to be very empty , thus ppl after swimming will just grab whatever they see into their mouth . |
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Post by Hardcore on Feb 21, 2005 19:04:55 GMT -5
well ladies like to be lean and delicate hihi ;D so big thighs make us look erm....pretty masculin i suppose.. tt's y no no to big thighs and yes yes to firm and lean thighs hehe
anywae i heard that if we do long distance running, like abt 3-5 km, we won't have muscular thighs....is tt true?
can anybody help me plan any schedule for exercise? ;D dont really trust mine...
Monday Squats Lying leg curl Lunges Cruches Tuesday Cardio Wednesday Dips bench press incline bench press standing triceps extension Thursday Off day Friday Chins bent over rows barbell curl dumbbell curl cruches Saturday Military press lateral raise bent over raises standing calf raise do 3 -4 sets and aim for 6 - 8 reps... and your good to go.. |
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Post by jonathan on Feb 21, 2005 22:45:27 GMT -5
I have seen one research at CNN.com if i'm not wrong , saying that swimming causes human BMI increase , maybe due to that after swimming , stomach will tend to be very empty , thus ppl after swimming will just grab whatever they see into their mouth . Hmm, I don't think it's because of diet. I have no doubt swimming does expend lots of energy and puts on mass, especially in the shoulders. But because of the lack of active resistance in the water I think, they will never look as "hard" or "defined" as other athletes like sprinters. The only "hard" and "defined" swimmers are those in cross-disciplines such as the bi or tri-athletes. |
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Post by jonathan on Feb 21, 2005 23:34:19 GMT -5
well ladies like to be lean and delicate hihi ;D so big thighs make us look erm....pretty masculin i suppose.. tt's y no no to big thighs and yes yes to firm and lean thighs hehe
anywae i heard that if we do long distance running, like abt 3-5 km, we won't have muscular thighs....is tt true?
can anybody help me plan any schedule for exercise? ;D dont really trust mine...
Well, if you feel being lean and delicate is the way you should look, ok then. 3-5km is considered short distance, ha ha. Medium is 5-10km. Long would be anything above 10km. Anyway, no, generally you won't have muscular thighs. If you do, that's your genetics. |
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Post by Univarse9 on Feb 22, 2005 6:27:32 GMT -5
well ladies like to be lean and delicate hihi ;D so big thighs make us look erm....pretty masculin i suppose.. tt's y no no to big thighs and yes yes to firm and lean thighs hehe
anywae i heard that if we do long distance running, like abt 3-5 km, we won't have muscular thighs....is tt true?
can anybody help me plan any schedule for exercise? ;D dont really trust mine...
Nonsense. Good runners don't have big thighs, they have big stamina. Only genetically-gifted folks, sprinters or heavy squatters will have big thighs. |
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Post by Greentea on Feb 22, 2005 9:40:03 GMT -5
Hmm, I don't think it's because of diet. I have no doubt swimming does expend lots of energy and puts on mass, especially in the shoulders. But because of the lack of active resistance in the water I think, they will never look as "hard" or "defined" as other athletes like sprinters. The only "hard" and "defined" swimmers are those in cross-disciplines such as the bi or tri-athletes. Hmm , calories expenditure during exercise and putting up extra muscular mass in skeleton is vital for losing fat , but the articles i saw was long ago , so cannot remember what is it about , it actually about increase of body fat with the conjunction of swimming . |
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Post by jonathan on Feb 22, 2005 22:00:09 GMT -5
Hmm , calories expenditure during exercise and putting up extra muscular mass in skeleton is vital for losing fat , but the articles i saw was long ago , so cannot remember what is it about , it actually about increase of body fat with the conjunction of swimming . Maybe because the water is cold? Should swim in hot water next time. ;D |
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Post by coolpink on Feb 23, 2005 5:31:58 GMT -5
Well, if you feel being lean and delicate is the way you should look, ok then. 3-5km is considered short distance, ha ha. Medium is 5-10km. Long would be anything above 10km. Anyway, no, generally you won't have muscular thighs. If you do, that's your genetics.
what  ?!!! no joke?!! u mean >10km non-stop running? whoa...think that's out for me  ...the most i can do is 3.2km non-stop...
hmm..maybe i can do an hour of brisk-walking everyday for cardio ;D...enough rite?
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Post by jonathan on Feb 23, 2005 12:17:23 GMT -5
what ?!!! no joke?!! u mean >10km non-stop running? whoa...think that's out for me ...the most i can do is 3.2km non-stop...
hmm..maybe i can do an hour of brisk-walking everyday for cardio ;D...enough rite?
I'm not saying you have to run more than 10km now, I was just giving you a general idea of what is "short" or "long" when it comes to running. Distance has to be built up over time. The reason I recommend running is because from personal experience I find that it is an effective way to lose fat and stay lean (HOC is probably the most effective but it's very, very intense). Three times a week is good enough, four would be great. Maybe you should start out with Mon 1km, Wed 2km, Sat 3km. And then slowly work your way up to Mon 3km, Wed 4km, Sat 5km. If you want to run longer, it's up to you. Don't run flat out, adjust your pace according to the distance. I wouldn't recommend brisk-walking for an hour everyday, it'll just tire you out for nothing. Short and intense is way more effective than long and moderate. Why spend a hour plodding everyday when you can spend 10-30mins three times a week? Just remember you actually have to run, not jog! |
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?!!! no joke?!! u mean >10km non-stop running? whoa...think that's out for me 
...the most i can do is 3.2km non-stop...