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MKublalsingh Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/01/08	2003/01/31, 04:03 PM How often a week should i train legs? I work out 3 times a week and only once on legs....but is that correct ..its my legs that i want to work the hardest on. but the program they gave me has legs only once.. Helpp pleasee!!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/01/31, 06:48 PM All depends on your goals. I do legs 2x a week but I'm getting ready for a Season of Downhill mountain biking and a road marathon. I don't see a problem even if you just want to work your legs twice. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/02/01, 04:21 AM Please fill in your profile. Now what are your goals? You can work your legs 3 times a week if you want but that's not for muscle mass but only "toning". -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
MKublalsingh Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/01/08	2003/02/03, 04:13 PM Thanks alot guys. My main aim is to tone my thighs an butt. I am going to inclue another day of legs in my routine. Thanks again
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/02/04, 03:21 PM Are you looking to increase strength and power in your legs or lose fat there? If you're looking for the latter, remember: you can't spot reduce. You could do all leg workouts and never shed a pound of fat in your legs. Fat burning is a whole body process; you body loses fat in a preset pattern. Adding more leg work will not do you any more good. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan
MKublalsingh Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/01/08	2003/02/11, 02:57 PM Im looking to tone my legs..i do not wish to lose any weight, simply to tone them. Should i include cardio on my upper body days..or increase the times i work legs? Bajan gal'
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/02/11, 06:47 PM Sounds like you are doing quite enough leg work. May be time to look to your diet for the answer! -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/02/14, 02:11 PM If you're really interested in building muscle in your legs, you could split your workout into two leg days, one knee dominant (quads) and one hip dominant (hamstrings and glutes). That might be a solution to what you're looking for. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan
SweetDelight Posts: 12 Joined: 2003/01/27	2003/02/19, 05:35 PM The thing that worked for me and I saw results fast is...... The stair master... I, for 3 weeks now I do 1/2 hour stairmaster 5 days a week. Boy did I get toned legs fast. That machine works like a charm.... Hard on the knees though.
giselle_aird Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/10/21	2004/10/21, 04:13 PM i would like a good ork out program when doing leg exercises, can you post me one
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/10/21, 04:30 PM Welcome to freetrainers Giselle, why don't you try a program from here and add in extras for legs. It really depends what your goal is. Please fill out your profile so we can be of better help to you. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
drruchi Posts: 1 Joined: 2011/12/27	2011/12/27, 06:30 AM what to do if my legs r paining after exercise ....?
george Posts: 789 Joined: 2000/12/01	2012/01/13, 08:06 AM What do you mean? There are two types of pain, regular muscle soreness and lactic acid type "pain" and then worse types that may be signs of strain or injury. Please specify and we'll be happy to help!