Best workouts for lower body slimming

Jane P. · 02-23-23, 04:07 PM

I realize this question has been asked a million times, but I'm asking again. What type of workouts are best for lower body slimming? High reps, low reps in weight training, cardio, or something like callanetics. How about any combination of various types?

If you've been successful, please chime in.

bfit · 02-23-23, 08:24 PM

The only thing I ever did where I saw definite results in the lower body is live barre classes. I think it was because it was consistent (an hour twice a week), high reps, and emphasis on good form at all times.

fatkat555 · 02-23-23, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfit

The only thing I ever did where I saw definite results in the lower body is live barre classes. I think it was because it was consistent (an hour twice a week), high reps, and emphasis on good form at all times.

Same.

Karla25 · 02-23-23, 09:09 PM

The Firm Vol. 1 & 2 are great at slimming the lower body. I think it’s the combination of floorwork and aerobics. I had much better results when I regularly did the Firm than when I do workouts that just work the lower body, but don’t have any cardio.

lotusgirl · 02-23-23, 10:26 PM

Following because I've done weights and running and my quads would get bigger than I liked. I used to build muscle easily as a teen through my 40s. I was small but more muscular than I liked. This was before barre became so popular.

I'm interested in barre after seeing the training that ballet dancers go through - they are incredible athletes. Plus, I've become a core fanatic.

bzar · 02-23-23, 11:11 PM

original Callanetics with Callan.

Leg press.

donnamp · 02-24-23, 06:05 AM

For me, for slimming I would say some sort of combo of high rep/low weight (or even body weight) standing exercises and floorwork. For cardio moderate low impact stuff.

Donna

edensmom · 02-24-23, 12:22 PM

Slim Series (Slim Training rotation?) was like magic for lower body slimming. I developed a wicked case of tennis elbow however. Eventually I had to take SIX months off upper body workouts in order for it to heal.

Scorpio6 · 02-24-23, 12:54 PM

Either Super Callanetics or even better, Inch Loss by Hamelin d'Abell. He's online only no DVDs with him and located in London. However, he is very familiar with Callanetics, I think he was in one or two of her original videos.

dnna · 02-24-23, 04:27 PM

tried and true>Winsor buns and thighs.
I have been doing that for years and actually adding in my pt exercise my strength and slimming has been very successful!

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02-23-23, 04:07 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	Best workouts for lower body slimming I realize this question has been asked a million times, but I'm asking again. What type of workouts are best for lower body slimming? High reps, low reps in weight training, cardio, or something like callanetics. How about any combination of various types? If you've been successful, please chime in. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

02-23-23, 08:24 PM
bfit Join Date: Nov 2005	The only thing I ever did where I saw definite results in the lower body is live barre classes. I think it was because it was consistent (an hour twice a week), high reps, and emphasis on good form at all times.

02-23-23, 09:09 PM
Karla25 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Florida	The Firm Vol. 1 & 2 are great at slimming the lower body. I think it’s the combination of floorwork and aerobics. I had much better results when I regularly did the Firm than when I do workouts that just work the lower body, but don’t have any cardio. __________________ Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Henry David Thoreau

02-23-23, 10:26 PM
lotusgirl Join Date: Jan 2011	Following because I've done weights and running and my quads would get bigger than I liked. I used to build muscle easily as a teen through my 40s. I was small but more muscular than I liked. This was before barre became so popular. I'm interested in barre after seeing the training that ballet dancers go through - they are incredible athletes. Plus, I've become a core fanatic. __________________ ~ I've learned that two steps forward, one step back, is still progress. ~

02-23-23, 11:11 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	original Callanetics with Callan. Leg press. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

02-24-23, 06:05 AM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	For me, for slimming I would say some sort of combo of high rep/low weight (or even body weight) standing exercises and floorwork. For cardio moderate low impact stuff. Donna

02-24-23, 12:22 PM
edensmom Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pacific NW	Slim Series (Slim Training rotation?) was like magic for lower body slimming. I developed a wicked case of tennis elbow however. Eventually I had to take SIX months off upper body workouts in order for it to heal.

02-24-23, 12:54 PM
Scorpio6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St. Louis MO	Either Super Callanetics or even better, Inch Loss by Hamelin d'Abell. He's online only no DVDs with him and located in London. However, he is very familiar with Callanetics, I think he was in one or two of her original videos.

02-24-23, 04:27 PM
dnna Join Date: Sep 2002	tried and true>Winsor buns and thighs. I have been doing that for years and actually adding in my pt exercise my strength and slimming has been very successful!