stubborn areas

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laura35

Cathlete
hi,

I was wondering what stubborn areas you have on your body that you are finding hard to shape up and what you are doing for it. I have that area sorta at the saddlebag but kind of at the side of the butt area. I have done lunges ,squats,sidelying leg lifts ,firehydrants,etc.. seems to be the one area on my body that really wants to hang around. My butt would be alot smaller looking if I didnt have that pocket of fat there. any one else have this problem? or if you did have a problem area and have found something that has worked for you ,please share!
 
Hey Laura~
Same problem area here...I am working on it! I am currently doing a modified version of the Aug. 04 Fat Loss/Leg & Glute rotation, which is heavy on the leg work. Am hoping to see a difference at the end of the 4 weeks.

Cathy :)

"I always loved running...You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs."
-Jesse Owens
 
Ugh... same problem area here. x( I hate that little pocket of fat, so frustrating! I have been successful before in getting it way better than it would be without extra work but the one thing that I have noticed the most is unless my diet is 100% clean, I won't be able to completly rid myself of it. So, I have to decide what is more important... still trying to decide! ;-)

Anyway, besides diet the best workouts I've found for this area are the following. Just remember even with these workouts if my diet is just so/so then it won't go away totally but still is much better.

B&G original mix- the combination of moves in this are great- one leg squats, side hammer punches, floor glute work, walking lunges

L&G- I do the ankle weight work plus the plie squats w/ 8-10lbs weight added on to other cardio a lot

Kick Max- Leg Drills

Original Buns of Steel- I only do the outer thigh, inner thigh, and glute work parts of this b/c it is so old & the set & outfits are terrible but let me tell you this is the BEST w/o I've found to hit the outer thigh. It had me begging for mercy the first time I did it which doesn't happen often since I do have to work that area so often. I now do this part at least twice a week as add ons to my normal workout.

Power Half Hour(beachbody)- Thigh Trimmer & Bun Shaper

Power 90 Masters Series(beachbody)- Plyo Legs, burns like crazy and uses no weight at all.

Slim Series(beachbody)- Firm It Up, Shape It Up, & Tone It Up all do a good job at hitting the thighs w/ FIU being all legs/no weights

Tamille Webb Cardio Blast- easier cardio but a lot of the moves do hit the thighs so it's nice to use for an easier cardio with the bonus of hitting the thighs at the same time.

For cardio I try to stick to kickboxing or floor work mainly b/c the step builds my leg muscles very quickly.

Powerstrike 1 & 2
Cindy Whitmarsh Ultimate Fat Burner
KPC
Kick Max
Drill Max - I have to force myself not to do this daily, LOVE IT!!!
HST- but only on occasion since the high step is the focus of it, would love to be able to do more.
Cardio Intervals- Power 90 Masters from beachbody

I'm sure I could go on & on listing more workouts as I own way too many but these are the best I believe for what you are looking for.

Sorry, probably way more than you cared to know but HTH! :)
 
When I could do them, heavier squats actually. Not super heavy, but heavy-at least 100 pounds. 3 sets, they build that muscle right under the butt like nothing else in the world. They did not make my thighs larger because I stuck to higher reps too-12-15. Sounds tough huh? It is!}( But it works.
 
I did that L move that is in the squeeze it workout today in bootcamp and ouch is the side of my butt hurting. I didnt think I would be sore from it since the windshield wiper ex's didnt make me sore. I am feeling it already and just did it this morning. I think I will add that one a few times a week and see if it makes a difference.
 
Jen- I run but sorry to say for me it hasnt slimmed my legs at all. Maybe toned them more. wish that would have been my answer because I am addicted to running. I ran 5 days this week and loved it. I am on vacation and thought,If this could be my thing to do daily,that is if I didnt have to work . Now I just need to win the lottery so I can quit work!
 
Hi Laura,
I wish I loved to run...I don't like it too muchx( . But, it is the only thing I have found to work in the past (especially with decreasing bulkiness in my thighs). My sister, who is 4 years older than me, is built just like me, and she is very lean. She runs quite often, and she walks on the days she doesn't run. I don't like to use heavy weights for my lower body, and I don't do a lot of step because I don't want to get bulkier. Today, I ran for the first time in months, and it felt good.
Take Care!
-Jen
 
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