kahk3000 Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I have huge calves, anyone have any suggestions on how to make them look leaner?
londonbrat Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Stand on tiptoes and strain till it hurts a little. Then lower yourself. Repeat untill you can't. If yu do this everyday, it works!
kahk3000 Posted May 9, 2006 Author Posted May 9, 2006 hmmm, i run a lot, but i think that makes it worse
tln Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I have the same issue! I think it is mostly genetic. I can shape and tone mine up, but as far as losing much size, I have never been able to do that.
joanna Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 ^^^^ same here... I try jogging really slowly and for longer periods while concentrating to tighten my thighs (Focus on the thighs and I automatically put pressure on the muscles) and completely losening any pressure on my calves (does this make sense?).... And just from jogging I've tightened up my calves a bit, but I can NEVER have one of those tight skinny long& lean calves... sigh... I'm thinking Lypo will be the only way... Remove all the fat cells there...
kahk3000 Posted May 9, 2006 Author Posted May 9, 2006 Oh Joanna, say it ain't so. I can't stand it sometimes, i feel like i have to wear pants all of the time, like they are these big scary things.
mandm Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I think that walking, rather than running, actually creates a leaner leg.
tln Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Oh! Another thing to try is pilates. Supposedly, it lengthens the muscles vs bulking up.....I'm not sure about that, but it is worth a try.
kahk3000 Posted May 9, 2006 Author Posted May 9, 2006 aw megs, you are so nice, but seriously, i doubt it. i have to start fitting yoga in more.
pippi Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 She's right. on all counts. And I have several friends who would love to have your "problem" as they have super skinny stick legs (their words). Yoga is great for building longer, leaner muscles. I bet you look great, anyway. We always magnify what we think are our faults. love, Pippi
nicolette Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 I used to have huge calves. Now they are very lean. I walk every day and run very slow 3 times a week plus I've lost about 10 pounds. Good luck!
babygirl2204 Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 Whenever I work out my calves get bigger. I'm doing some cardio but no weights. I also just ordered Tubo Jam and am hoping the kick jam workouts will help. Does anyone know the proper exercise to get rid of fat calves?
orinoco Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 swimming, lots of stretching..!! yoga and pilates!!!
d-g-rockstar Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 maybe calf raises would help tone them down. A step class is also good if you don't like to be stuck on a machine. and stretching like orinoco says.
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