Help for short bulky legs and long torso

[actionwoman]

I'm 5'4", 130lbs, and would like to get back down to 120. I'd like to lose fat in my thighs w/o bulking them up. Is there a way to do this? I've read conflicting advice. Some people say step aerobics bulk up your legs; others say that heavy weights do. Still others say that low weights and high reps are key. Advice?

Thanks in advance,
Amy

 

[chubbygirl]

Hi,
How about lots of cardio and low weight high rep workouts? I am 5'4" and I find this works better for me than heavy weights. I guess when you say you dont want bulky thighs you mean muscular thighs? You know from someone who isnt big boned, I can tell you that I was scared of building muscles too until I realized after really working hard for 2 years...it isnt as easy as you think.
My legs have become quite toned now and somehow even the fat around the knees are gone, I have size 18 thighs and they look good in shorts. Much better than when they were skinny fat. Much better than plain fat thighs. I dont want really muscular thighs but I dont think I could even if I tried anyway. Plus toned legs take much less space that flabby ones...so dont worry to much and just start and your results will guide you.

 

[competition bound]

Well, this just goes to show what works for one person may not work for another. I'm 5'1" and my thighs are 18 1/2 in. They are toned and muscular without being bulky. Like Chubbygirl, I like the way my thighs look too. However, I tried the low weight high reps with lots of cardio and just got thinner shapelessness. I had to add weight to get my thighs toned and looking the way I want. One more thing, cycling builds beautiful thighs! Anyway, I'm a heavy weights low reps kinda' gal. Everybody is different!! Experiment and find the method for you!

Aimee