Suggestions for quick toning?

[OjillifishO]

Hey everyone,

I'm going to San Diego in a few weeks with my boyfriend. I really need to lose some flab on the upper thighs, and would like to get my stomach and arms a little toned too. Not too muscular, I'd just like to not look flabby. I'm skinny, so I know it can't be too difficult to do, I just want to see if there's any suggestions on how to do so quickly. I know the legs may take a little longer. I just really don't want my butt to hang anymore, it's big, I want it to be firm and sexy, as with my legs and tummy and arms... Anyone know of anything?

[lolz23]

The best way to lose fat FAST is to do sprints. Start out with a 60 second jog to get yourself warmed up a little, and then sprint for 30 seconds, and then jog for 60 seconds again. You'll get tired quick, so maybe do that for like 10 minutes. Do a couple of shuttle runs, do some straight out sprints and then jog back to the starting line and sprint again.

Doing this will build more muscle so it'll last longer than say, running for an hour, which builds little muscle and honestly doesn't work your cardiovascular system that well.

And when you're done, do some crunches until your abs burn. Then stop and rest, doing another set of equal crunches. Resting again, do a final set with 5 additional crunches for your final set. That'll make your abs burn the next day, and if you're abs aren't in shape, it'll probably feel really tight for 2 days.

[WeaponZero]

Cardio + Resistance is the basic formula for toning. Do bodyweight resistance exercises such as pushups, bodyweight rows, and other stuff for your upper body while incorporating heavy weight training for the lower body (because bodyweight alone is not enough to challenge the lower body sufficiently for this task). For cardio don't focus on a specific activity, just find something active you enjoy doing for extended periods of time. It's easier to stick with something you enjoy over something you don't, and a workout that burns 50 more calories per workout that you only do 3 days a week because it makes you miserable won't benefit you as much as one that you do everyday because you enjoy it.

[rachiee]

Cardio! Either run or use an elliptical at a high resistance. Running is great though. It really works out your overall body. I'd say running is your best option to get quick results (it'll take time regardless though). You want to do an intense cardio workout for at least 30 minutes a day. Squats, flutter kicks, crunches, pushups, etc. can all help you. Try to eat healthier too. Cut down on sugars, drink plenty of water. Get protein in with chicken and fish. Just use common sense when it comes to what you should and shouldn't eat. Also have portion control, don't overeat.

[swimmerchik]

T-TAPP! Best and quickest weight losing and muscle building program ever!

[Anonymous]

Burn fat by doing intense cardio. Keep it off by eating less fatty foods.

For firmness, do squats and deadlifts.

[Xx_DRE_xX]

Eliptical, stairclimbing, cardio, & bike riding.