MEN OR WOMAN help with leg workout... have to read to see why????

[mom2351man]

Ok........ I want to get my legs looking better by August 14th.

I have had 14 surgeries and a hip replacement..only 35 female

So my legs are ok but I want definition and better quads.

I can do just about anything workout wise but I do swell up a bit...

[crewsweeper]

Ok........ I want to get my legs looking better by August 14th.

I have had 14 surgeries and a hip replacement..only 35 female

 

So my legs are ok but I want definition and better quads.

 

I can do just about anything workout wise but I do swell up a bit...

Squats, lunges, deadlifts and cleans. Multi muscle use. Don't do all 4 on same day. Start with minimum or no weights and build very gradually once you have proper form and can do the movements easily. Proper form is essential here. Add a pilates class at least once a week twice is better. Also spin classes for the aerobic part of your plan. Day sequnece: spin, weights, pilates, spin, weights or pilates, spin, rest.

[mom2351man]

I have been doing this for a few weeks............thank you so much!!!!! It has really helped!!

 

Anyone else have suggestions or comments?:)

[CanWeGoYet?]

Can you tolerate taking the stairs - at least going uphill? That or do calf raises - do reps standing on your toes either from flat, or for extra work let your heels drop down a bit from the edge of a stair tread and then stand on your toes. Hold for a minute and then slowly come back down.

[INeedAMaiTai]

Spinning has really changed my legs and bum! I hate it, but the sweat is good and I feel more toned. I also to a butt and thighs class at the gym that works all of the troubled areas. Getting an elastic pilates band and doing side steps really helps with the outer thighs. Hope this helps!

[Keith1010]

Sorry to hear you don't like the spin classes. I started them last August and I think they are great. They give you a great workout.

 

Keith

[INeedAMaiTai]

Sorry to hear you don't like the spin classes. I started them last August and I think they are great. They give you a great workout.

 

Keith

 

I love the class; even go three times a week. I think I was just trying to say that it isn't easy and really kicks my butt. It's the only thing I have to yell at myself to get through.