Leg workouts without bulkiness??

[divagirl]

I need some sound advice. I've been doing B&G for months now and was doing it with GS legs in the same week too. I feel like my legs are a little too bulky for my liking especially with shorts weather now.

Can I lean out and not lose too much leg strength by doing yoga or pilates in place of lower body workouts? I guess I can lower the weights on B&G too...I think it will be difficult though because I'm so addicted to pushing myself higher. Any suggestions? I'd rather my legs look more slim and muscular.

 

[kimmie2191]

Leaner Legs does it for me as well as alot of walking (including walking lunges)

Karen Voights Total Body Pilates w/ ring (all lower body except for push-ups)

Firm #1 (an oldie but goodie)

I do not do alot of tall box work as it tends to "bulk me" but will include it every couple of weeks for a change


Kickboxing (I use Taebo, TurboJam and Cathe)

Spinning (Coach Troy)


Just a few suggestions that work for me


HTH

Kim

 

[maddiesmum]

Running and Leaner Legs are my recommendation.

Clare

 

[rgi]

Running has done wonders for leaning my legs outs. They still have a ways to go, but are slowly getting there!

 

[Lynn M.]

Hi-

I think running and kickboxing are good leg leaners..

Also, maybe cut your leg workout to one day a week, those are 2 intense leg workouts to do in one week. Try keeping your weight levels the same and I don't think you would lose any strength.
Take care, Lynn

 

[Fit_mommy]

I slimmed down my thighs with a freestyle type rotation. I worked my legs 4-6 days per week with light or no weight. It worked like a charm! Now that my thighs are slimmer I do not work them as frequently (only 2 times per week now) and I have slowly started to increase the weight at times...so far so good. If I find my thighs starting to bulk again I am going to back right off though. My legs are obviously not as strong as they could be but they are lean/muscular looking. It's a trade off worth taking IMO.