Does the elliptical give you big thighs?

Doing the elliptical trainer does not make your legs and butt bigger. It actually can help you slim down, lose weight and tone your entire body — a win-win-win!

Why are my legs getting bigger from working out?

As you workout, you gain more muscle that will ultimately replace your fat. There will be a period of time where your body has both this newly formed muscle AND fat. This is basically like a transition period for your body. Hence, your thighs are a little bigger until the fat is burned away.

Does the elliptical shape your legs?

A better butt and thighs are within your reach when you use an elliptical trainer. Underneath the fat, you tone your legs and glutes with low-impact exercise on the elliptical. Your legs supply the power for the exercise and when you increase the resistance level, you’ll increase your leg muscle tone.

Does the elliptical tone legs?

Will the elliptical make you bulky?

While elliptical training can be used to help build muscle, it won’t make you bulky.

Does elliptical make legs skinnier?

While the elliptical on high resistance can build up your legs, it’s more likely that you’ll slim your thighs down. That’s because the elliptical is a fantastic way to burn more calories and shed body fat – which means getting slimmer all over. This will result in smaller thighs, even if you’ve also built muscle.

Why do my thighs keep getting fatter?

The main culprit behind weight gain in your thighs is estrogen. This hormone drives the increase in fat cells in females, causing deposits to form most commonly around the buttocks and thighs.

Does the elliptical tone your buttocks?

Elliptical. The elliptical is another low-impact cardio option that, when done effectively, will tone and tighten your glutes. “To maximize your glute work on an elliptical, definitely make sure you push your hips back,” said Alysia.