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I'm a girl so, I'm not sure if your the right person to ask about this but I read your information and hopefully you can help.
I'm 18, I have never been a very thin or skinny girl. I am pretty tall (about 5'8 or 5'9), and I have very big bones and features... Literally. I have about size 9 feet, my shoulders are very wide and not petite, big palms, long fingers, very wide hips and so on...
My question is about getting into shape. I'm very worried that even if I try to do any exercises that I will start to look more buff or masculine like a grown man. Now, as a girl I really don't want that. I've been dancing since I was little (off and on) and I have very big calf's and thighs. I can't even wear boots that go to the calf's because they are way to big but it's, from what I've been told, mostly muscle.
Do you have any suggestions for me? I already feel like I am a giant sometimes, I don't want to work out and look like a body builder too... And, I know there are people taller and bigger than I am but I'm not doing it for anyone but myself and wanting to feel good about me.
(Sorry it's so long and I just gave you a description of myself I just thought it'd be useful?)
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Hey there. Well, getting into shape can mean many different things. Weight training is not mandatory as part of being in shape, so if you are worried about looking big, just avoid it.
What about focusing on cardiovascular work? One of the most important things about being in shape is being healthy. From that perspective, cardio is probably the most essential thing you can do. If I were you I would start doing steady, moderate intensity cardios every second day or so (stuff like biking, jogging, stair machines, etc). Go for about 20 mins. Then as you get fitter you can increase the length and frequency if you like. However the 20 mins will give you most of the health benefits.
If the intensity is kept fairly low, you should not get bulky muscles. These usually come about when the exercise that one performs has an anaerobic component (e.g. strength or explosive elements). Most sports have this, and I would assume that many types of dancing do too.
Of course, if you lose weight your existing muscles may become more visible, but thats something else.
Good luck.
Oh and btw, I know I am a guy and its not the same thing, but I have enormous, gigantic calfs too. Mine come from years of being overweight coupled with a love for explosive sports. I cant even wear knee braces, because if they are large enough to get over my calfs, they will be completely loose around my knees :D
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