Slimmer thighs...

rose2boys

rose2boys

Cathlete
I am currently working legs 3x/week: 1 day of legs only (L&G or PLB), 1 day of total body weights(usually ME or MM), 1 day of circuit(HSC or BC). Plus, kickboxing &/or running 2x/wk. I am still not seeing the results I'd like yet.

I just did KickMax for the first time today & loved it. I am wondering, if I did the leg cond. drills 1-2x/week in addition to my currnet leg work, would that help speed results or would that be overtraining? Or maybe I just need more cardio??

rose2boys

Keep smiling & sweating!
 
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My schedule is similar and even though my diet is pretty clean, I am not seeing the results I'd like. I really want to avoid taking up running, because my knees are already taking a pounding by working my legs 4 days a week. And, hey, I'm 40 - my knees only have a few good years left. ;)

- Shopgirl
 
Boy, we all seem to be in the same boat, don't we? My training is similiar to both of yours, and I have the same problem. I've been working hard for over ten years now and I'm forty as well. I feel that no matter how hard I work on my legs or how much cardio I do, I just don't see the results that I'd like to see with my legs either. They just seem to get bigger and more muscular, but still can't get the fat off. My diet is very clean as well. I guess it just might be our genetics and since we're trying everything else, maybe we could learn to be happy with what we have? I know, I know, it's frustrating, isn't it?;(
 
I was just going to bring this topic up myself. I received the new DVDs on February 14. I have been doing Cathes tapes for almost 8 years. I do cardio 3 times a week with legs 2 times a week. I usually do kickbox premix. (The one that is 51 minutes)and have standing legs and floor work. I add the conditioning drill at the end. The next leg I do is kickbox for 30 minutes and GSL. This has really improved the tone and has slimmed my thighs and hips by an inch. I also do upper body 2 times a week and with the incorporation of the new DVDs I have noticed more tone and that flap under my arm is almost dissapeared. Maybe the secret is just mixing things up to see what works. I will be swithcing my routine again next week for another 6 weeks, and see if I continue to improve. (muscle confusion) Hope this helps

Melissa
 
>I was just going to bring this topic up myself. I received
>the new DVDs on February 14. I have been doing Cathes tapes
>for almost 8 years. I do cardio 3 times a week with legs 2
>times a week. I usually do kickbox premix. (The one that is 51
>minutes)and have standing legs and floor work. I add the
>conditioning drill at the end. The next leg I do is kickbox
>for 30 minutes and GSL. This has really improved the tone and
>has slimmed my thighs and hips by an inch. I also do upper
>body 2 times a week and with the incorporation of the new DVDs
>I have noticed more tone and that flap under my arm is almost
>dissapeared. Maybe the secret is just mixing things up to see
>what works. I will be swithcing my routine again next week for
>another 6 weeks, and see if I continue to improve. (muscle
>confusion) Hope this helps
>
>Melissa
 
>>I was just going to bring this topic up myself. I received
>>the new DVDs on February 14. I have been doing Cathes tapes
>>for almost 8 years. I do cardio 3 times a week with legs 2
>>times a week. I usually do kickbox premix. (The one that is
>51
>>minutes)and have standing legs and floor work. I add the
>>conditioning drill at the end. The next leg I do is kickbox
>>for 30 minutes and GSL. This has really improved the tone
>and
>>has slimmed my thighs and hips by an inch. I also do upper
>>body 2 times a week and with the incorporation of the new
>DVDs
>>I have noticed more tone and that flap under my arm is
>almost
>>dissapeared. Maybe the secret is just mixing things up to
>see
>>what works. I will be swithcing my routine again next week
>for
>>another 6 weeks, and see if I continue to improve. (muscle
>>confusion) Hope this helps
>>
>>Melissa
>

Thanks for your input, Melissa! I am new to Cathe so could you tell me what GSL is? It sounds like the kickboxing is helping. I used to do more kickboxing myself, maybe that's the key?? Thanks.
 
Girl, have to tell you that i was doing legs for 5days a week and i am suprise with the results. everyone in my job see the diference and i do too. anyway, i was doing legs & glutes, kickmax, pyramid lowerbody. and it really work for me. know i when down for 3 day lowerbody workout b/c i dont want to get smaller. and just to let you girls know i am a pear shape so i was really suprise with the changes.

Dom1
 
RE: LisaAnn!

>GSL=Gym Style Legs. It is in the new Hardcore Series that
>just came out. Here is a link to read about it:
>
>http://www.cathe.com/2005_GS_Legs.htm
>
>Also, here is a link to pictures:
>
>http://www.cathe.com/HC_Gym_ Style_Legs_Pics.htm
>
>Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH (AKA "Den Mother
>Debbie")http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img]
>If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You
>DANCE!!!

THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH!! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP! IT DOES LOOK LIKE LEG WORK I'VE DONE FOR A BODY SCULPTING CLASS AT THE GYM WHERE I TEACH!!! I'LL ORDER IT TODAY.

THANKS AGAIN, YOU'RE THE BEST!:D
 
LisaAnn!

You're very Welcome! It is a great workout and you may want to consider getting the other two that compliment the leg workout. They include, Back, Shoulders and Biceps on one DVD and Chest and Triceps on the other. Here are the links for them if you would like to check them out.

http://www.cathe.com/2005_GS_Back.htm

http://www.cathe.com/2005_GS_Chest.htm

Let me know if you want to see pictures. I can post those links also. Have FUN with Gym Style LEGS!!!!

Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH (AKA "Den Mother Debbie")http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
>Girl, have to tell you that i was doing legs for 5days a week
>and i am suprise with the results. everyone in my job see the
>diference and i do too. anyway, i was doing legs & glutes,
>kickmax, pyramid lowerbody. and it really work for me. know i
>when down for 3 day lowerbody workout b/c i dont want to get
>smaller. and just to let you girls know i am a pear shape so i
>was really suprise with the changes.
>
>Dom1

Dom,
Good news for you! Maybe that would work for me, too since I am pear shaped. It is mainly my whole upper thigh that is "round" shaped, it drives me crazy! It may never get stick thin, but I should be able to lean it out more.

I love L&G and PLB, but I've never done them in the same week. Did you do them each in entirety or premixes? What other 2 legs workouts did you do when doing 5 days? and how much cardio & upper body?
Thanks for the info.

rose2boys

Keep smiling & sweating!
 
Hey? Rose,yes i did the whole entire series. and the way i was doing it was l&g monday, Tuesday Upperbody premix/lowerbody, wedn lowerbody.
but like i said right now i am skipping days 2 day for upperbody the entire tape and then the rest lower/ 10-20 fast pace run.

KPC, L&G, Lowerbody, and sometimes the terminator as well.

hope this help.
Dominican1
 
RE: LisaAnn!

Thanks Debbie!

I agree that it's a good idea to order the complimentary videos as well!! I ordered Cathe's Kick, Punch and Crunch, too. I'm really looking forward to that one. I teach Kickboxing, so I can't wait to get it. I don't need the pics, but THANKS!! I'm currently doing a rotation of Cathe's Intensity series. Along with my classes, its kicking my butt. These THIGHS have to slim up after all this...haha

Thanks again!!!! Have a great day!!:) :)
 
I also carry more weight in thighs and hips. Where I notice the slimming is occurring starts above my knee area and is working upward, also high part of hip is slimming up and working it's way downward, if that makes sense. Looks like the last part to slim up will be high thigh/lower hip. Currently I'm doing cardio 4 days and total body workout 2 days. I've seen changes since starting Muscle Max and Muscle Endurance. Will receive GS Legs on Monday so will put that in there too. This is after almost 3 months so maybe it just takes time.

I'm 5'2" and have short legs (sturdy) and am kind of resigned to the fact that they will never look slim (though I have lost 1/2" on the thighs). I'm going for toned and no jiggle. Used to hate that feeling when riding in a car and your leg fat jiggles. Also hated the fat on the back. That jiggle's all gone thanks to Cathe!

Jeanette
 
The only way to get slimmer thighs is to consume fewer calories than you are expending, which can be done either by eating fewer calories, or doing more cardio. Period.

No strength training workout is going to slim your thighs, although it certainly can make them more shapely. Also, strength training will increase muscle mass which can increase your calorie burning.
 
I am finally starting to see some difference in the size of my legs and I think beginning to run has been the biggest help. I run about three days a week, and on the other days do some sort of other cardio. I also have been working my legs everyday, alternating between floor work and standing leg work.

It's been very time consuming, but the results have been worth it!

:) :)
 
I have started running also. Do you mind posting your current routine? When do you work your upper body? Also -- do you do cardio every day? Thanks so much.

Gretchen Cooper
 
Hi Gretchen!

I wouldn't call this a "routine," but I do it whenever I can fit it in. I'm currently using all the new DVDs, just so you know!

Sunday - GS Back and Biceps/GS Legs floor work/cardio 30 minutes
Monday - GS Shoulders/GS Legs standing/cardio 30 minutes
Tuesday - GS Chest and Triceps/Kickmax Leg Drills/cardio 30 minutes
Wednesday - run 45 minutes
Thursday - Muscle Max
Friday - GS Legs floor/run 45 minutes
Saturday - rest or whatever I feel like doing...stretch, cardio, etc.

I also throw in a section of Coremax whenever I have the time, usually three days a week. For the cardio, I've been walking or running. I've gotten really great results! I'm going to keep this up for another month and then take a week off while I'm on vacation, which is giving me the incentive to put the time in now!;-)

Let me know if you give it a try and how it works for you!
 
This looks great! I haven't tried the gym style yet, but I do have them. I was actually planning on incorporating these into next week's rotation. I am definately going to try the suggestions you gave in your previous post. I've actually tweeked my rotation to incorporate them. Thanks for sharing!

Gretchen
 
Gretchen -

Just wanted to add that I also do a segment of Stretch Max after the day where I only run. It really feels great!

Please let me know if you see any results!!!:D
 
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