My bum and thighs

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Whitney

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I'm sure this post has been made a million times, but I am wondering if anyone has any advice to target these areas???? Mostly my inner and outer thighs.

This is week 1 of my workout routine and so far I feel great. This is what I am doing:
Mon: Pilates followed by Kickboxing
Tues: 15 minutes running on treadmill, 5 minute cool down followed by weights/strength training (Squats w/weights, hip adductor/abductor machine/jump roping/calf raises...)
Wed: Cycling
Thurs: Treadmill again, upper body (mostly just abs)
Fri: Cycling

I have heard it's impossible to "target" but I am hoping this isn't true!
 
I unfortunately have heard that it is impossble to 'target' area's also. Wish it was not true, but im beginning to think it is ( my problem area are my upper arms, back of thighs (cellulite, yuck) and butt, too. I know that running is an excellent way to tone your whole body. Try running on a slight incline and then walking on a higher incline. My routine lately has been: starting off warm up 2 min. walking. Then I go in to: 1 min. sprint at high speed (btw. 7.5-8.0) then 2 min jog (6.0-6.5) then back to walking on incline for 2 min. I try to make it harder each week, and I really am seeing a difference. The key is to push yourself and do a harder and harder workout each week, or you'll get stuck in a rut and your exercise won't be doing anything for you. Also, what kind of squats are you doing? The ones where you go down ALL the way to the ground work your glutes and butt the best.
 
i suggest moving your cardio after your weight training first off.

Also, you may look into putting together a full body workout for Tues and Thurs so that you are not waiting an entire week to work the legs again.

squats.. all variations and deadlifts, with proper form will help... they have helped me tremendously

but, yes, it is true that you *cannot* spot reduce fat from anywhere
 
Boise!! Nice! I was born in St Johns downtown. But, Kuna Cavemen Rule!

with sandpoint, harbor park, the river, and bogus basin in mind, I say- you live in the most wonderful place in the U.S.

good luck with the workout,,,

FF
 
Nae82 said:
i suggest moving your cardio after your weight training first off.

Also, you may look into putting together a full body workout for Tues and Thurs so that you are not waiting an entire week to work the legs again.

squats.. all variations and deadlifts, with proper form will help... they have helped me tremendously

but, yes, it is true that you *cannot* spot reduce fat from anywhere
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I'd also include lunges. If you want a good full body workout plan, pick up The New Rules of Lifting, by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgove. The book is pitched to guys but the information presented applies to everyone.
 
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