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Reduce muscle in calves

semerson52 Posts: 40 Joined: 2004/01/08	2004/12/31, 04:10 PM Hi, I know ya'll are trying to build muscle, well I'm the opposite I am trying to lose muscle. :laugh: My calves are around 13.5 inches, I personally don't think they look to feminime so I want to do something about them! :surprised:I know I can reduce muscle by not exercising my legs, but I can't help it exercise is a part of my life. :big_smile: What other ways are there to reduce muscle in my calves?
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/12/31, 07:37 PM sure its muscle and not fat, bulk is usually fat over muscle? If its that, you need to lean up by cutting calories. But if they are musclear, don't train them, but once every 2 weeks or so. personally I like muscler legs, butt, calves on a girl......rather they be muscler than flabby? -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2004/12/31, 10:13 PM your lucky you have big calves. I want big calves! DX
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/02, 06:37 AM I don't know if this would work, but theoretically if you did more endurance work with your calves (eg cardio) , slow twitch fibres, which are less bulky would predominate. what exercise do you do at the moment?
semerson52 Posts: 40 Joined: 2004/01/08	2005/01/02, 05:22 AM Yea there muscle with a very small layer of fat!
semerson52 Posts: 40 Joined: 2004/01/08	2005/01/03, 07:31 AM I do a bit of everything :laugh: cardio, i do short distances just about everything well actually thats mostly in the summer. This time of year I mostly work out in the gym, play badminton, dance/aerobics... things like that!
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/03, 09:03 AM what do you do in the gym? just cardio? if so which machines? for how long? steady rate or interval? do you lift weights? if so how many sets and reps do you do?
semerson52 Posts: 40 Joined: 2004/01/08	2005/01/03, 10:24 AM erm.. i only really work out in the gym at school, got a gym at home but don't get round to using it! I do every method of training you can imagine... cardio, interval, farlek the list goes on. Don't lift loose weights, lift small weights on for example leg press. Do quite alot of running on the tredmill - highest inclimb, 75% for about 15 mins. Do about 15mins on the bikes. Well... really what I think I need to do, is set up a weekly routine, where I cut out all strenuous leg activitys and focus on other things, but I don't know what those other things are right now!! :laugh: That's because my body is quite muscular already, I believe I need to lose some muscle to gain more curves. Anyone know the best way for that!! Sorry to ramble on. Regards Sara :big_smile:
benching Posts: 125 Joined: 2004/03/14	2005/01/03, 03:18 PM well from ur picture and my knowledge of 15 yr old girls(if thats how old u are), your very ahead of "gaining curves" than any other 15 yr old....
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/04, 07:07 AM Sorry, I did not realise you were 15. As far as gaining more curves goes, then I'm afraid the main thing you need is patience - you still have a few years of development to go. :) As far as your training goes, I don't think you have to avoid "strenous" leg activity, just shift to more endurance work, as endurance muscle is less bulky than power (which is why sprinters are bulkier than marathon runners). If you don't already, try including one or two longer paced cardio sessions in your training.
semerson52 Posts: 40 Joined: 2004/01/08	2005/01/05, 03:26 AM oh right thanks, thats very helpful! Going to the gym today I'm going to do mostly endurance work!! thanks!