Cathe, what would be the best type of rotation for me to use? I'll give you some background on my body type and health.
I know you have had knee surgery, so I wonder if you have the same problems I have. But maybe not, because my knee problems were genetic; my kneecaps would often pop out. I had surgery on both knees, and don't seem to have this problem that much anymore. It's been years since my kneecaps popped out, but there have been moments where they have come very close. At any rate, my knees can't take too much impact, and too much heavy leg work (i.e. -- long leg workouts at a time for too many times per week). I can run, do step, and high impact aerobics -- I just can't do it every day, or several times per week.
However, my PROBLEM is that my worst attribute are my legs -- I'm definitely a pear; I inherited from my grandmother saddlebags that I've had since puberty. I've acknowledged that I'll probably always have them, but I want them SMALLER.
The rotations that you submit on the website usually consist of working out 6 days per week. I can only do 5 days per week, and usually no more than 60-70 minutes each time. I cannot work out twice per day.
What is the most efficient type of workout I can do to tone down my legs? I've gone from trying mostly cardio, to every day leg workouts (lower body solution theory), to only weight work, but nothing has really seemed to make that much of a difference.
I am 5'2.75" -- I used to be an aerobics only exerciser (did do some FIRM about 12 years ago). Since I began lifting weights again 3 years ago, I GAINED 10 pounds and don't feel particularly comfortable at my current body weight. I used to be 105-110; after the birth of my 2nd child, I was around 115, but when I began using weights, I quickly shot up to around 125.
Is it hormones (I'm 32, and have noticed some cycle changes)? I don't really eat any differently than I did before I gained the 10 pounds -- is there any hope for me???
I am sorry I've rambled on so much -- my primary reason for posting, was to get an idea from you on an efficient but effective 5 day per week rotation that would help me tone down my lower body. I understand if you cannot deal with this question; I'll appreciate any feedback from others.
I know you have had knee surgery, so I wonder if you have the same problems I have. But maybe not, because my knee problems were genetic; my kneecaps would often pop out. I had surgery on both knees, and don't seem to have this problem that much anymore. It's been years since my kneecaps popped out, but there have been moments where they have come very close. At any rate, my knees can't take too much impact, and too much heavy leg work (i.e. -- long leg workouts at a time for too many times per week). I can run, do step, and high impact aerobics -- I just can't do it every day, or several times per week.
However, my PROBLEM is that my worst attribute are my legs -- I'm definitely a pear; I inherited from my grandmother saddlebags that I've had since puberty. I've acknowledged that I'll probably always have them, but I want them SMALLER.
The rotations that you submit on the website usually consist of working out 6 days per week. I can only do 5 days per week, and usually no more than 60-70 minutes each time. I cannot work out twice per day.
What is the most efficient type of workout I can do to tone down my legs? I've gone from trying mostly cardio, to every day leg workouts (lower body solution theory), to only weight work, but nothing has really seemed to make that much of a difference.
I am 5'2.75" -- I used to be an aerobics only exerciser (did do some FIRM about 12 years ago). Since I began lifting weights again 3 years ago, I GAINED 10 pounds and don't feel particularly comfortable at my current body weight. I used to be 105-110; after the birth of my 2nd child, I was around 115, but when I began using weights, I quickly shot up to around 125.
Is it hormones (I'm 32, and have noticed some cycle changes)? I don't really eat any differently than I did before I gained the 10 pounds -- is there any hope for me???
I am sorry I've rambled on so much -- my primary reason for posting, was to get an idea from you on an efficient but effective 5 day per week rotation that would help me tone down my lower body. I understand if you cannot deal with this question; I'll appreciate any feedback from others.