Get rid of fat legs! 10Q&A: Debunking Myths

The pear-shaped body is a common body shape among many Oriental girls. Because Oriental girls usually have smaller frames, their lower bodies appear wider. Especially in the summer when shorts, short skirts and bikinis are indispensable, many people are even more troubled about how to "look thinner".

In fact, such troubles can be solved and improved through "exercise", but before making up your mind to exercise and sculpt, some basic concepts must be established first to eliminate myths, so as not to see no results over time and become more discouraged the more you exercise!

Q: My ankles are very thick and I also want to have slender ankles. Can you teach me some habits or movements that can help me have thinner ankles?

A: There is no exercise that can slim down only a certain part of your body. At most, it can sculpt a certain part. Usually women have thicker ankles because of poor circulation or tight muscles. (Touch it and see if it feels tight?). In this case, ways to help your ankles become thinner are: stretching the muscles and using your ankles frequently. Frequently massage the muscles on the ankles with your hands, or do dynamic and static stretching movements that can move the ankles. This will help to soften the muscles around your ankles, improve circulation, and make them look slimmer.

Q: I heard that it’s usually impossible to get rid of fat in the lower body. Can I really have slim legs if I stretch and exercise seriously?

A: How is it possible that there is fat that cannot be removed? As long as you have enough willpower and effort, you can definitely achieve your ideal lower body condition. If you exercise regularly and consistently every day, you will definitely see results after a period of time.

Q: Why is crossing your legs bad for your lower body?

A: After the blood flows out of the heart and circulates throughout the body, it must return to the heart. The habit of crossing your legs will hinder blood circulation in the lower body and cause blood stagnation in the lower body. When the body's circulation is not smooth, body fat will accumulate in the lower body. That's why even with exercise and food therapy, you still have to have the right posture first.

Q: For women who often sit and wear high heels, how can they prevent leg swelling?

A: To prevent edema, you must avoid standing or sitting in the same posture for a long time. If you stand for a long time, you can do ankle stretches; if you sit for a long time, you can stand up and stretch your body occasionally, which will help blood circulation. If you don’t have time to exercise, I hope you will at least stretch and massage your lower body every day. Before going to bed, lie down with your feet raised above your heart. Although this is a well-known method, it is indeed effective in reducing edema.

Q: There are many uneven spots on the buttocks and thighs called "orange peel". Why is there orange peel? Can exercise eliminate it?

A: Cellulite is caused by fat accumulation. In other words, the more cellulite, the more body fat accumulated. Aerobic exercise can reduce fat, and anaerobic exercise can build muscle. Using these two methods together, you can reduce cellulite.

Q: Why is it necessary to lay a mat on the ground even when doing stretching exercises?

A: If you are doing this while sitting, it is best to put a cushion on the floor even at home. Because laying soft cushions can cushion the impact on our bodies and minimize muscle damage. When exercising or stretching, the floor will not slide and the movements can be performed more precisely.

Q: I started doing simple brisk walking or jogging, and after spending 30 minutes on the treadmill, I found that my lower body was swollen. Is it because the treadmill is not suitable for me? Is there a way to avoid swelling after exercise?

A: Your legs should become thinner after exercise, but they become swollen instead, which really reduces the fun of exercise by half. However, this is an inevitable phenomenon. In order to provide oxygen to the muscles, a large amount of blood will instantly flow to the lower body. This is called the "Flushing effect" and is a short-term phenomenon. And because you exercise while standing, blood is more likely to flow to the lower body due to gravity. Stretching and massaging your lower body after exercise can significantly reduce swelling and make your lines look better. Please don't worry, just keep going.

Q: What foods can prevent leg swelling?

A: Basic healthy eating habits such as light diet, not overeating, and not eating refined starchy foods can be helpful, but if you really want to avoid the problem of edema, you should improve the fundamental problem by continuous exercise to improve blood circulation in your body.

Q: Due to my busy life, I have no time to exercise or follow a food regimen, but I massage my calves every night before going to bed. Now there is still no big change visible to the naked eye, the legs are still plump. Can regular massage alone make your calves thinner?

A: If you do leg massage more often, the muscles will become softer and blood circulation in the lower body will be improved, so it will help with local sculpting. However, if you want to achieve better results, it is recommended to combine it with exercise at the same time. Just like massaging your calves every day, it will be more effective if you develop a habit of taking some time every day to exercise your lower body!

Q: If I want to have slim legs, are beauty products such as slimming gel and body shaping patches effective?

From a coaching perspective, there are still no credible research results, so the effect is unlikely to be significant. The principle of this type of body shaping product is to make the muscles warm up, but if you want to get slimmer, the best way is to directly stimulate the muscles through exercise. As a coach, I believe, and constantly emphasize to my students, that there is no better solution to problems related to body fat, edema, etc. than exercise. Even if you want to use body shaping products, you still have to combine them with exercise so as not to waste money and time.

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