I'm going on holiday in exactly six weeks and my legs are the fat part of my body! Does anyone know any exercises to tone legs? I've got an exercise bike which I've been using for 30 mins 5 days a week but it doesn't really make a difference. Plus I can't get out the house so I'm kinda stuck!!

Well, bike riding and such is good for the legs,but you really can't spot reduce, so try to reduce your overall weight, and that'll help.

SOrry I couldn't tell ya anything else

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Ya, for me my legs are a big problem as well. I started running on my treadmill for 30min/day and taking my dog out for a walk for at least an hour/day, about a month ago, and I feel like my legs look better already!

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Lindsz

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This may or may not be of interest to you...but...if you are looking for a great leg exercise that will cardio you to death as well, give these a shot

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When we lose weight we can't choose where it will come off but we can build muscle in certain areas of our body so when the fat does come off you can see a "tone" to the area. My suggestion is to keep up the cardio and start doing weight training on your legs such as: lunges, squats, leg extensions. Other things to do are walking on an incline and stair climbing. Plyometrics work REALLY well to get your legs in shape and lose fat. You can do jump squats, jump lunges, high legs, and other plyometric moves.

Thankyou everyone
Chris D, I will definately try that!
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I am always scared that if I do too much cardio my legs will get even larger? I am a short person (5'2", barely 5'3")...sooo...does anyone have any insight on this?

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Lindsz

I too was scared of my legs getting huge when I first started weight training. I've gained a lot of muscle and I work my legs 3 times a week and they are solid and not big. As long as you do enough cardio to get the "fat" off the muscle you will be fine! I also noticed that my cellulite is almost nonexistent since I've built muscle in my legs. So that is another incentive!

I'm 5'4.....so sort of a shorty too!

Ok so riding your bike with no hands on full gear is SUCH a workout. Ive done it for a week..or just riding your bike at a good speed..my legs are So much smaller.

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I've been thinking about buying a bike,,,,,I could use the work on my thighs.

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This is my next goal-Yeah, ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!!

Yeah! Bike would be the best! Bike and horse-riding. That helps too! A bunch!

i have the same problem..im pretty petite but this time last year had finals so spent months doing far less excersize than normal, sitting and working and eating tons! Ive always had a relatively small upper body and am happy with it at the moment, but need to shift some of the weight on my glutes, hips, thighs and calves. Have built up quite a lot of muscle there thru sport, but its getting quite stocky. does anyone have any suggestions on how to trim down the fat and muscle??? Im using the X-trainer (eliptical) for half an hour most days and stair machine for about 15 mins, and then doing squats/lunges etc etc, but nothing seems to be shifting this weight! Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks

I just purchased an eliptical and was wondering what is the correct way to use your feet on the pedals. I find that my heels come up. Should I be flat footed. or just go with the motion.

It's fine if your heels come up....you'll get more of the workout with your calves. You can also keep all of the weight on your heels which will provide more of a workout for your hamstrings and quads,

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