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Expert: - 1/29/2011


Question
Hi Kim!
I need to work on losing my calf muscles. They're just simply TOO bulky. What workouts are best for my calves? And perhaps my thighs? I want to lose the muscle NOT GAIN more bulk!
Please help Kim!!!!!!

Answer
Hi William, there really isn't an exercise you can do to lose muscle, but you can avoid heavy strength training that will cause you to gain muscle.  When you lose weight you will lose both fat and lean muscle mass.  If you avoid eating a lot of protein this will help minimize your bodies' attempts to build muscle but it won't necessarily minimize the muscle size.   Focus on cardiovascular activities which will help you lose excess weight including fat and lean muscle.

I hope this helps, thanks for the question.



Kim Farmer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist
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Kim Farmer

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I can answer questions related to aerobic conditioning, resistance training, toning up, weight loss, nutrition, and using proper form.

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6 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Owner of Mile High Fitness, LLC. Corporate fitness and wellness services and in home and online personal training services. Two-time State Open Champion in tennis and author of two books and several published articles. www.milehighfitness.com www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters

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Governor's Council for Physical Activity, IDEA Health And Fitness Organization, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, North Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

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Primetime for Seniors, Physicalhealthandfitnessarticles.net, ezinearticles.net, African American Voices, Urban Spectrum

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Certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).

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many

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