chandi Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 I hear that if you sacrifice a male friend, you'll get the perfect body.... or at least a break from hearing about it! Seriously, Pilates tones and stretches (as does the out-of-date but very good still Callanetics program) and aside from that - they're your LEGS - not a wobbly gut or a double chin - they carry you about this beautiful planet. So, accept them, and other people need to deal already! <rant mode off > Cx
mpark46 Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 it sounds like its time to get a new BF. the last thing you need is someone who is critical of you and makes you feel insecure!
suzi Posted October 7, 2006 Posted October 7, 2006 I have the same problem. I have been on the treadmill and lifting weights this year and my calves actually increased in size. So, I consulted my friend who was an olympic and pro sports team trainer and he showed me some stretching excercises. He said that it is mostly genetic but I should stretch the muscles before I work out so that they are elongated rather than allowing them to be compacted. I am not much of a tomboy so I still wear skirts all the time. The men seem to comment favorably so I guess it isn't all that bad. Maybe your calves aren't as bad as you think? We are our own worst critics.
cristina Posted October 7, 2006 Posted October 7, 2006 I agree with the ladies who suggested Pilates. Also, try to limit any impact cardio, such as running. Make sure you stretch, stretch, stretch after working out to help elongate your muscles
cyprus Posted October 7, 2006 Posted October 7, 2006 I have really big calves genetically even though practcing ballet for over 10 years did not help..! Anyway, I got over it and I make fun of it now...! But, I heard you can do liposuction...
suzi Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 I had lunch with a physician and my trainer friend again today. The physician said long distance running will make them smaller, but sprinting will make them bigger. I'm going to challenge their theory for the next month. I've been walking with the incline and lifting weights. This month I will run instead and I'll get back to you. Wish me luck
jlimj Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 get botox injection on the calf to slim it down. i saw it on tv, but u need to do it a few time to see results.
jlimj Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 i heard the same thing about botox. i really want to know if it really works, if anyone has done it please let us know the results. i'm too afraid of needles to try it.
charles Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 It depends. Are they larger due to fat or muscle. If the former, cardio will help the most. Whether it be pilates, swimming, eliptical trainer, even running. Repetitive activities like running and biking don't typically enlarge the muscle, so running should be fine. Also, you can't target fat loss, so calf raises or exercises that focus on the calves will do no more...aside from the normal cardio workout you'd get from it. Even if they're a bit too musclely cardio will help, but not as much. It might just be a genetics thing. Oh, and as a guy, I find it attractive when a girl has muscular calves. Don't know if that helps with your worries or not
seahorse Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 it's genetic, i have tried everything, and nothing worked
sina Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 I have the same problem. My calves are muscular and I hate it. People always ask me how many miles I jog a day. I tell them I never measured the distance from my house to the mailbox. I hate running/jogging. I wish they weren't so muscular. =(((
nancypants Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 yup. i heard it works too! it stops the muscles from growing. that's all. but i'm still afraid to do it.
chanelcaviar Posted February 25, 2007 Posted February 25, 2007 i read this article in W that said that there are no surgeries for calves.. i really hate my calves too but i don't think its worth going under the knife.. i remember the article saying something about you can't get lipo in taht area because most of the time it is muscle i would be too scared to consider something that extreme cause if something goes wrong in any type of procedure its a really really big risk you are taking cause your calf muscles are essential to walking (duh right) but i've seen and heard there are lots of ways to wear skirts and shorts that can make your calves less noticable.. you can actually alter boots to make them bigger.. or wear loose leg warmers.. i'd definitely stay away from fitted boots (even if you can find one that fits you) or fitted leg warmers.. but i am def going to try pilates now.. thanks!
mericherie Posted February 26, 2007 Posted February 26, 2007 stretching and also using sauna wraps to cure bloating but what my korean friends do.. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BTW is they use pan rollers to roll their calves at night and also they pinch each other's calf muscle to make it smaller Don't ask me why... I went on a trip with them and that's what they do at night... for me stretching really helps and my friend who does yoga have developed some long lean muscles... I was a swimmer during my puberty years and I'm naturally the tall lean type so I don't really have this problem but if you are still during your developing years do swim, its a great way to sculpt your body
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