How to Lose Weight in Leg Muscles

Although you cannot technically "lose" leg muscles, you can make your legs long and lean. Leg muscles can become bulky in the thigh and calf areas through regular, short-distance running and high-resistance exercises such as using heavy-weight machines that focus on the legs or running on a treadmill with a steep incline. To reduce muscle mass in the legs and to burn fat, do a variety of exercises that sculpt and tone. To see results within three to four weeks, practice the recommended exercises at least three times a week and to reduce muscle-building resistance exercises as much as possible.

Instructions

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Practice yoga, as this will aid in the lengthening of large muscles without losing strength. This is done through a range of stretches. Look for a regularly scheduled yoga class at a local gym. Similar activities that also aid in the slimming of leg muscles include pilates and ballet.

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Incorporate regular, long-distance runs into a weekly schedule. Run slowly for a long distance to achieve slimmer leg muscles. Plan a route for the run along flat ground and avoid running up any steep inclines, as this will build larger leg muscles. Run for at least 30 minutes at least three times a week.

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Include other activities that will aid in the slimming of leg muscles such as swimming and walking.

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Avoid wearing high heels. When worn regularly these can aid in the growth of calf muscles as they force the wearer to walk on the balls of their feet, which causes the calves to work harder.

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Use gym equipment such as a leg extension machine and a leg curl machine for low resistance weight training. Less weight to lift and more repetition will aid in the reduction of muscle mass in the legs.