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how can i lose weight on my thighs. i play soccer so they are kinda muscle but not all of it. i really really need to lose the fat cause im fit the rest of me and i wanna be ready for summer. (link)
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I disagree with the previous response regarding the value of soccer as a conditioning exercise compared to the treadmill. I think for best results in leg toning, you want to do activities sports that have you moving quickly, and back and forth on your legs. Tennis, field hockey and soccer are excellent for this. I am a soccer player myself, and during the early days of pre-season I normally start on a treadmill - i find it to be easier to run on(but not as rewarding) because the surface is flat and smooth, and compact, and the belt does not simulate the resistance you experience when accelerating forward well enough
As I get fitter, I'll move to harder training, running outside on grass, and often that's when I experience the biggest change in sculpt particularly in the upper part of my legs.
Running outside on the grass will get you better workout than a treadmill because of the starts and stops, direction changes, the added resistance from forward motion and associated resistance, the resistance from the uneven surface, and the way grass absorbs your energy. See, when you place your foot on it,you must work harder to pick it up again than you would on a treadmill. If your soccer team plays at level that's competitive enough, you will get this work out from training.
I recommend two activities to focus on working the muscles in your legs a bit hard (leading to weight loss and more toning in that area). They do not require extra sophisticated equipment, and if performed, you will find that you will be much more fit come game time too:
1. Interval Cardio Training - The basic idea is to involved alternate short, fast bursts of intensive exercise with slow, easy activity. You run hard over distances short distances and jog while you recover. The link that follows offers more detail: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/Intervals.htm
2. Plyometrics: The basic idea here performing quick jumping, bounding and hopping exercise to boost explosive power in the legs. The link that follows provides more detail. http://www.soccer-training-info.com/plyometrics.asp
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