Daily Exercise

[Carrme]

Thanks for your response. I know exactly what you are talking about! I am totally pear shaped as well lol

 

[AriellaV]

Is it true that if you want some slimmer legs/butt it's better to walk and not run? Because I've been tempted to run lately but I don't wanna gain inches on my hips! :x

 

[rainglow]

Is it true that if you want some slimmer legs/butt it's better to walk and not run? Because I've been tempted to run lately but I don't wanna gain inches on my hips! :x

I don't think that's true, but if you don't want to gain any inches you should do the elliptical/ treadmill/ bike with no resistance at all. And avoid the stepper, it'll bulk up your quads and has such a low calorie burn that personally I think it's utterly crap.

I found this really enlightening - for once somebody seems to understand that the same workout couldn't possibly work equally well for all body shapes. And if that's not your body shape you can do a little quiz to work out what is http://diet.ivillage.com/measure/mshape/0,,9nqb,00.html

 

[satin chic]

^ I'm pear shaped as well and I hate it so much. I'm completely unproportionate...

Anyway, I just did my first 25 minutes of Winsor pilates ever and I feel so good now

 

[Carrme]

IT StOpped Raining! at 11 pm last night so I went for a 30 min. speedwalk felt soo good

 

[TheKiwi]

Yesterday I jogged for a mile, walked for 1/2 a mile, did the elliptical with no resistance, and lifted weights.

 

[AriellaV]

Thanks for the article, rainglow! Being pear-shaped is such a pain in the butt

 

[satin chic]

I did another 20 minutes of Winsor pilates - the harder one this time.
My stomach f****** hurts now and I'm looking forward to the nice unavoidable muscle ache I'll be having tomorrow. It was fun, though. I estimated that if I do this at least thrice a week from now on, I'll have a tummy made of steel in summer.

 

[TheKiwi]

I'm pear shaped as well. Small on top, larger thighs and butt! Augh, it's so annoying... But I'm so glad that there are others like me here to give exercise tips.

 

[taperjeangirl]

Not much excersise...I just took my daughter for a walk.

 

[Tinetush]

Thanks for the article, I didn't know some of that stuff...

*jogged 5 miles
*100 crunches
*200 leg lifts
*100 scissor splits

 

[Fox in the Snow]

walked 2.5 hours

 

[Carrme]

scissor splits are when you lie on your back and spread open and close your legs right?? if so I did 40 lol
plus 100 reverse crunches and waitressed for 6 hours

 

[mcflyandgemmafan]

uh, does walking around the mall count?

 

[Carrme]

oh ya! its the best cheating way to get in some walking..add heels and its twice the workouts for the calves hehe

 

[satin chic]

15 minutes of running
25 minutes of soccer
both in school

and 20 minutes of walking in the city with high-heeled boots

 

[Fox in the Snow]

Ran 5 miles
doing 1 hour ashtanga after work

 

[Couture_Tribe]

Yesterday

3.5 KM run continously
20 minutes of weight lifting

 

[modelbehavior228]

Here is my exercise schedule. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday-400 squats, 400 jumping jacks, 45 minute walk. Tuesdays, Fridays, 100 crunches, 400 jumping jacks, 45 minute walk. I guess I am acitve, no?

 

[Deleted member 36123]

Monday: 30 minutes of cardio (elliptical + powerwalking) & 50 minutes of strength (situps, pushups, crunches, weights etc).

Tuesday: 40 minute powerwalk + 20 minutes pilates + 150 crunches

Today: 45 minute powerwalk