Does walking to lose weight really make your legs thicker?

　　Will walking to lose weight make my legs thicker?

　　Generally speaking, walking will only make your legs thinner.

　　Theoretically speaking, walking, like jogging, is a relatively gentle exercise that can reduce fat more than build muscle on the legs. After a period of effective fat loss exercise, in most cases the muscles will indeed become stronger and tighter, but the circumference of the legs will be reduced. Exercises that are relatively gentle in terms of strength also include: cycling, easy skipping, swimming, etc. These exercises can slim down your legs without making them thicker.

　　Genetic factors determine whether your legs will become thicker

　　In fact, female The hormone secretion required for muscle synthesis in the body is very small. Without a normal diet and a large amount of protein and vitamins required for muscle growth, it is difficult to form muscles even with a large amount of exercise. But this does not mean that you can sit back and relax and perform a single leg exercise for a long time. Everyone's genetic situation is different. Some people exercise a lot and their legs are still very thin, while some people's legs become hard and muscular after a little exercise. Therefore, it is best to practice it for a period of time first. If you feel that there is a trend of muscle growth, then change the exercise method.

　　In addition, weight loss experts generally do not recommend a single form of exercise. Running or walking alone will be boring and difficult to persist for a long time. The most reasonable exercise method is to combine a variety of exercises, such as doing different exercises every day, or a combination of different exercises throughout the day, jogging for 10 minutes, practicing dumbbells for 10 minutes, sit-ups for 10 minutes, etc.

　　It is particularly important to note that there are many women who think they have muscular legs, but in fact most of them are not, because muscles are difficult to develop. If your legs feel hard, it may be because the density of fat is relatively high, so women please pay attention to the type of slimming legs you have. For most people, the real “culprit” of thick thighs is fat. But how to identify it? "When the legs are not using force, anything that can be picked up by hand is fat. ”

　　Ways to lose weight while walking without growing muscle in your calves:

　　1. Walking posture

　　Walking posture is very important. Incorrect walking posture and exerting force in the wrong place and way can easily cause the calves to have calves and turn into carrots. The correct walking posture should be toes touching the ground first, and the walking path should be a straight line. When walking, the knees will touch and rub slightly.

　　2. Stretching calf and abdominal exercises

　　Throughout the day, the feet bear the most weight of the entire body due to gravity. Plus walking or standing, the calves and calfs can easily become stronger and slowly turn into muscles. Even when sitting, the legs are still the lowest part of the human body, so you also need to stretch the calves and abdomen.

　　It is also a very simple action. You can sit on a chair with your legs hanging down naturally, or you can sit on a bed and lay your legs flat. Relax for 15 seconds first, and then tilt your feet up as much as possible as shown above. At this time, you will feel soreness in your calves. Then stay at the top for 10 seconds, and finally relax for 15 seconds, and then do it a second time. Do this eight times for each foot and then change your feet eight times, for a total of six rounds. You can do it whenever you feel your legs and abdomen are hard or a little swollen. There is no limit to the number of times a day.

　　It is a very convenient and simple action that can be done in the office or school, or before going home for a massage. It can be used as a massage to warm up later, allowing the legs and abdomen to stretch and warm up first, and the massage will be less strenuous.

　　3. Massage the calf and abdomen

　　Even many girls doubt the effectiveness of massage. But according to statistics, most women who have successfully slimmed their legs combined with massage. However, the effect of massage is not fast. It usually takes several months to be effective. Many people give up halfway, so it is not to blame that massage to slim down the legs has no effect. Therefore, the legs are a more difficult part to lose weight.

　　The calf muscles are in a state of tension when walking. Frequent standing or walking will make the calf muscles more developed, so some people ask why my calves are still so thick even though I exercise so much. Before massaging, it is best to soak your legs in warm water. First, it can relieve the tension in your calves. Secondly, it promotes blood circulation in the lower legs. Then after soaking, you can do a proper massage. If you have the financial foundation, you can use some anti-cellulite massage cream.

　　The main function of massage is to prevent the calf belly from developing into muscles, so the massage should be very forceful. It is not a comfortable massage, but the kind that will cause pain or soreness when pressed. Target the calf belly area with firm pressure and massage to soften the muscles, and then massage from the ankle up through the calf belly to the knee. Massage from bottom to top. During the massage, try to relax the calf, roughly as shown in the picture above. Bend your knees, let the calf belly hang down naturally, and then massage according to the above method.

　　Netizens’ experience of walking to lose weight:

　　It takes more than 30 minutes to be effective, and you cannot rest or stop during it. Sports shoes are better when walking, as high heels are very bad for the feet.

　　Brisk walking can help you lose weight, and it's not very hard. For a while, I lost 10 pounds in a month just by walking briskly. I enjoyed walking briskly while listening to music. You can also think about something while doing it. It’s just that no matter what exercise you do every day, it’s best not to exceed 2 hours, otherwise it will cause damage to the body.

　　I use shopping to lose weight, and I have gone shopping to the point where I have nowhere to go. People at the company said that I had lost weight and that I was happy. Although I only weighed a few pounds, I could actually see it, which was quite an achievement.