What is the best way to tone your legs and butt?I use a pilate machine and also need ways to work on getting my 6 pack tummy back!thanks!jj
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i know someone who has gone from 253 to 165 and has gone from a size 22 to a size 8...pilates and weights have helped, but she is now running six miles 5 times a week and I think that has really helped...BTW she is 39...so it is never too late to start...P.S. She is hot as HELL!!!
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I have to say, I'm not sure what you're talking about, the way this is written!  If you're losing, it's because you're doing some cardio, which will burn away fat.  If you want to keep "your bubble" go for some walks, do some lunges, you can find these online when you go to "toning the legs and butt" they will show pics to show you how to do them, as the alignment is really important and it's easy to do them wrong.  There are many ways to tone, so look up some good sites, they're easy to find.
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There is an exercise called donkey kicks!  Get on all fours and kick your leg back extended all the way and then return leg to lower position, and also you can kick your legs sideways too.  It will tone your butt and also give you the curves that most women like. This trainer told my bestirred at the Gym about a year ago. and she looks Well let's just say I wouldn't mind you know....
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I teach Yoga and Pilates.  They are the best thing for you- all natural forms of exercise, they will STRENGTHEN your lower back safely, tone you up and make your stronger. (Yes they help you loose weight. Your heart rate will increase when doing it correctly for longer than 30 minutes at a time which will burn calories. It will also tone your muscles. As your muscles become more massive, you will also burn more calories..its a win/win situation.) I have a student that took my Yoga class 1/week for two months, and gradually added up to three classes a week by her 5th month. She lost about 8" all around, gained 200% in upperbody strength and lost about 7 pounds. And she wasn't even a big girl to start with. Just a little flabby here and there. \n\nHealthier eating schedule is VERY important...especially with Yoga. Yoga is mind/body process which foucuses on get rid of the toxins in your body. The less toxins you put in, the better your results.  I would say drink only water or herbal tea, ever. That's the rule I go by. THat alone makes a huge weight loss difference for a lot of my students. Additionally, avoid unnatural foods, and try to eat AFTER your Yoga or Pilates workout. \n\nNow as far as DVDs go... they are not really good for beginners. You need to find a class or two- preferably one that meets 3 times a week so that you have a living breathing human in front of you to show you how to do the exercises.  Yoga without proper alignment is pointless, and you can't be SURE of proper alignment without a qualified instructor present. Same goes for Pilates. Not to mention that variety in your class will keep your body "on its toes" since variety is key in any workout. Videos obviously only repeat, so they will become useless after a time.\n\nGood luck!
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Filipino,22,female, middle class.Sit ups in am and pm! Swimming is best for flattening stomach butt lifting and firming(legs, thighs, waist too!)Without tension on your legs and lower back becasue there's a little gravity on the water. Hope this help!
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Please do not starve yourself or throw your food up.  That will kill you.  Even if it will work, you will not be alive long enough for it to matter.  I started working out on a bowflex.  My stomach is getting flatter.  Just eat healthy and work out.  Lay on the floor, put your hands under your butt and move your legs up and down.  That will also work your abs.
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Do not be fooled there is no such thing as spot reducing. You cannot pick and choose where on your body you want to tone and shape. Genetics combined with a healthy diet and exercise, and environmental factors do that. \nI personally have exercises I do with clients that work the glutes, since this is such a popular area for people in exercising.\n\nLunges - forward motion and reverse stationary lunges. Make sure you keep your kneecaps from extending over your toes\n\nBuy a theraband - to wrap around your ankles and then walk side to side (unbelievable burn from that)\n\nSlow motion squat - feet shoulder with apart squat with dumbbells in each hand or one heavier dumbell with both hands between your legs (spread a little wider). Its slow motion so down slowly , hold once you reach the point where your hamstrings are almost parallel to the ground then hold 2 seconds then come up. Make sure you keep your kneecaps from extending over your toes.... very nice burn.\n\nleg press - slowly down - hold - then up . I got a few more but I would have to show you... they are more complicated.\n\nOk dont get the wrong impression, this wont tone your glutes and hips, its these in combination with \na healthy diet and fitness that work together toward a healthy lifestyle. Changing your diet and your level of fitness is what can change the way you look and feel. The best way to lose weight is about living a healthier life than what you may be living now. You will need a complete lifestyle change and you will need to be committed. \n\n\nCheck my source for a good plan to follow (save some typing).\n\nhttp://www.jtfit.com/lose-weight
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pilates works wonders for weight loss AND metabolism boost... plus it tones as you move...\n\nbottom line is- exercise is your best bet\n\nsusan
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lay flat on your back, with your hands palm down at your side, put your legs together and lift them off the ground about 6 inches for as long as u can stand it.  this helps to work the lower (harder to tone) abs.
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I would definitely say Pilates. This exercise uses gravity to tone your muscles. One for the legs is:  Lay on your back, flat. Lift one leg in the air and make the letter P. That is just one example. I believe that Pilates is one of the best ways to TONE muscles, Not build
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We have had a Bowflex for about 4 years. Even if you don't use it often and for 20 minutes a day it is great. The exercises to tone the tummy are easy to do and you can really feel it after one week. With Bowflex you get good toning on both when you pull and let go of the handles. Folds up good.\n\nAlso great to hang your clothes on. LOL
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The only one I tried was Pilates for Dummies and I found it at Wal-mart.  The instructor gives really clear instructions and in addition to the standards, they show you beginner and challenge exercises, too.\n\nAlthough I don't do them as often now, they really do help you to tone up and you definitely feel it, though not in a bad way.\n\nGood luck finding something that works for you. :-)
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There are exercises that may help slightly enlarge and tone your butt (Gluteus Maximus / Glutes). Leg exercises like squats and leg curls for the thigh bicep will also work your glutes. Your diet and the aeorbics execrise will affect your body size a lot more than weight training, so you won't lose just pushing weights.
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Cardio Pump or ABT (Abs, Bums Tums) are exercise classes that really get your heart rate up and are a lot of fun.  Pilates is supposed to be very good too, although I nevery quite got to grips with it.  Also, swimming about 20 laps everyday will tone you up all over.\n\nI've recently taken up running and that's been hard, although I'm determined to stick with it.\n\nBelly Dancing is a heap of fun and you do get a surprisingly good workout from it.  Where I live you can take lessons that have weekly evening classes over ten weeks, so maybe the same where you live.
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For the best results you should incorporate cardiovascular exercise with weight training and abdominal work. Exercising aerobically burns fat and calories, and decreases the amount of fat that lies over the abdominal muscles. Many times people do hundreds of sit-ups and never see a change in their bellies – that’s because unless you reduce the fat that covers the muscles, you can’t see the definition underneath. Excellent choices for aerobic workouts are swimming, interval training, and speed walking. You should ideally work out four to five times during the week. Strength training is also important because you need strong muscles in order to power your aerobic training. Additionally muscle burns more calories than fat and takes up less space, too. The final part of your program is the abdominal work itself. Traditional sit-ups are fine but try moves with a twist for an extra boost in metabolism. Pilate’s moves are great for tightening abdominal muscles as is belly dancing. There are a variety of moves and routines you can incorporate into your schedule to move you closer to your ultimate goal of six-pack abs.\n\nDetailed article on building abs: http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/six-pack-abs-without-supplements/
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Why don't you try doing squats or roller blading to tone up your bottom half?  Also, it could be that your butt and thighs are hereditary, so there may not be much you can do about it except tone them up.  I used to think I had the same problem but I came to grips with the fact that I was just built this way, so why stress?
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Hey, I hear ya.  Start doing some cadio to uncover the layer of flab; then do crunches for the top of your abs, and leg raises for the lower part of your abdomen.  And keep going on the diet.  The 30 minutes of cardio 3 or 4 times a week are just as important as the crunches and leg raises. ok?  goodluck:)Oh, you can do the cardio and the crunches together.  Just alternate days; that's what I do.:)