Need rotation for pear shape body

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LFleming

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I am a pear shaped gal in my late 40's. I've been working out to Cathe since 1998. I have all her DVD's. With age i'm finding it a little more challenging to work my troublesome lower body. Not sure that I want to lift weights that are too heavy I will most surely bulk up, I have very muscular legs, just want to tackle the cellulite and thin them out. Any luck with any lower body rotations that Cathe has recommended? I'm doing STS rotation right now, but it's mostly arm workouts. The arms are not my problem it's my legs.... any advice?
 
I'm younger, but I am in the same boat, I'm all fat butt:eek:

I find that running intervals helps. For some reason, HIIT doesn't work as well as normal intervals. That would be running and walking with the run intervals working me no higher than 85% of max heart rate. But, thats just me.

Also, STS style workouts are not as good for my lower body as circuit style workouts (like LIC or the LIS series.)

I also like kick box for cardio.
 
RapidBreath said:
I find that running intervals helps. For some reason, HIIT doesn't work as well as normal intervals. That would be running and walking with the run intervals working me no higher than 85% of max heart rate. But, thats just me.

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Oh good - I've just started running intervals :D
I agree that STS can bulk legs (well mine, anyway) - I like plyo legs, (inc cardio leg blast type w/os) and kickboxing.
Justine
 
Oh well,

For us ladies the size of thigh is a mega issue and can turn into an OBSESSION!:eek::eek:

The first time I did STS I lost weight ( by losing weight I mean more than 4 pound more than 2.5 pound which is a normal weight fluctuation!). I disagree with statement blaming any hypertrophy program (including STS BTW I have body beast on my list of to do ;) and I am looking forward to it). It's simply a common sense. As to my thighs they did not bulk an inch in the process:eek::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Hypertrophy yes means increase in size. In actual fact it does not necessarily happen. It is a pure delusion IMO to lift endurance style and expect to have a visible lean mass and definition. It is simply not going to happen!

There are tons of articles supporting my disagreement. Here is a something to read:

Cathe Friedrich - Weight Gain Myths
Cathe Friedrich - 4 Common Causes of Water Retention and Water Weight Gain

Cathe Friedrich - Building Lean Body Mass: 6 Things That Sabotage Muscle Growth

HTOM= hope this open minds ;-)

Sorry Lfleming for posting slightly off topic ;-)

Wish all ladies the very best in your quest, should you have a clearly identified goal.:)

Kind Regards everyone,
 
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nckfitheart2009 said:
It is a pure delusion IMO to lift endurance style and expect to have a visible lean mass and definition. It is simply not going to happen!
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My results dispute this. I have spent the past 6 months doing almost exclusively endurance weight workouts. This, coupled with a focus on upping my fat and protein intake, has led to amazing results. I would normally not be so outspoken about my physical appearance because I primarily workout for the health and mood benefits, but to illustrate my point I have to say that I have never ever looked more cut than I do right now, both in my upper body and lower body. (I have been married for almost 13 years and my DH told me last weekend that I look more buff than ever.)

I will say that I think the biggest factor has been nutrition (eating more good fats and increased protein). My weight hasn't changed (I wasn't looking to lose weight), and I have not changed the frequency or intensity of my workouts. I've been working out with Cathe's DVDs for 9 years. Based on my experience, I can tell you with 100% certainty that I have gotten awesome results from endurance workouts.

I firmly believe we are all different, and that what works for one person will not necessarily work for another. Also we all enjoy different types of working out, and like Nathalie, I plan on a Body Beast rotation soon for some variety. :cool: So, LFleming, I say go for it and do what makes you feel good and with what you feel gives you the best results. You said you're doing STS, but mostly arms...have you done Meso 1 legs and Meso 3 Plyo legs? Those are awesome endurance style workouts. Plus Cathe has so many other endurance-style DVDs for the legs, like Lean Legs & Abs, Great Glutes, Cardio Leg Blast, Lower Body Blast, Legs & Glutes (which is a lot like a Meso 1 workout), and Leaner Legs. Often I will have weeks where I do 2 leg workouts (like Plyo legs on Monday and LL&A on Thursday), or where I do 1 leg workout, 1 total body, and 1 circuit (plus 2-3 days cardio). And I agree with RapidBreath that kickboxing is awesome for shapely legs, and I also love spinning!
 
nckfitheart2009 said:
Oh well,

The first time I did STS I lost weight ( by losing weight I mean more than 4 pound more than 2.5 pound which is a normal weight fluctuation!). I disagree with statement blaming any hypertrophy program (including STS BTW I have body beast on my list of to do ;) and I am looking forward to it). It's simply a common sense. As to my thighs they did not bulk an inch in the process:eek::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Hypertrophy yes means increase in size. In actual fact it does not necessarily happen. It is a pure delusion IMO to lift endurance style and expect to have a visible lean mass and definition. It is simply not going to happen!



Kind Regards everyone,
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Nathalie - we got very different results - you said that STS didn't bulk your thighs - maybe because you lost weight whilst doing it. In my case it DOES bulk my thighs - but that's probably because I don't lose weight (because I'm not trying to). I think if you're losing weight, the size of your thighs is likely to decrease.

I think we all differ, and our bodies all respond in different ways.
We shouldn't mistake 'evidence' for 'proof' when we read these articles!

Justine x

Justine
 
It is a pure delusion IMO to lift endurance style and expect to have a visible lean mass and definition. It is simply not going to happen!

Hi Everyone,

I would like to clarify my statement above. I meant to quote solely lift endurance. Plus lifting light weight we could be missing out other benefit health wise! I'm certainly not taking that road:rolleyes::rolleyes:

As to me loosing weight while on STS I was not on a "strict diet". I was actually surprised.I did plan all my meal in advance but it is an approach I'm intending to keep for life. I'm in a process of making it a habit:):):)

Very well done Lisa on your results. Thanks for sharing with us. As you quoted the change in nutrition must have made a big change. Also you did hypertrophy program in the past so my quote was highlighting the fierce reluctance to lifting over 70% one rep, working out excessive cardio for hard gainers. There are few other factors to take into account: The time scale the exerciser has been consistently lifting, the frequency and the type of cardio put in, nutrition and most importantly the body type:cool:

My post did *not* intend to barge into physical appearance and weight loss but I thought I had to point out a fact! There has been a lot post from other exercisers stating they gained both weight and inches. I thought it was important to add my 2 pence.
Based on various article it simply does not make sense to put on weight or inches just embarking on a weight lifting program (What about the temporary water retention ?). It is mainly 70% about nutrition.


All the very best everyone,
I am including myself;)
 
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Justinef said:
Nathalie - we got very different results - you said that STS didn't bulk your thighs - maybe because you lost weight whilst doing it. In my case it DOES bulk my thighs - but that's probably because I don't lose weight (because I'm not trying to). I think if you're losing weight, the size of your thighs is likely to decrease. I think we all differ, and our bodies all respond in different ways.
We shouldn't mistake 'evidence' for 'proof' when we read these articles!

Justine x

Justine
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Justine,

I truly I'm struggling to understand what message you are trying to pass:cool:
I have given up trying to.

I can recall your post stating you gained 2.5 pound while on STS (BTW I think it's just weight fluctuation, it's not a weight gain as such just my opinion). Based on what you have mentioned above this is what caused the "bulk"

Okay, We can not explain based on exact science. Yes you are right that each person is different. The purpose of this thread, as per understanding is not about specifically about loosing weight! I would stick to the purpose of the thread which I believe was burning fat around thighs.

FYI my thighs have decreased by 16cm. Hope this explain your logic!
 
LFleming said:
I am a pear shaped gal in my late 40's. I've been working out to Cathe since 1998. I have all her DVD's. With age i'm finding it a little more challenging to work my troublesome lower body. Not sure that I want to lift weights that are too heavy I will most surely bulk up, I have very muscular legs, just want to tackle the cellulite and thin them out. Any luck with any lower body rotations that Cathe has recommended? I'm doing STS rotation right now, but it's mostly arm workouts. The arms are not my problem it's my legs.... any advice?
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Hi,

Hope this lower body rotation help:

http://cathe.com/forum/f100/nov-2013-rotation-295214/#post2222671
 
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