Exercise questions

[Guest PrincessMaranda]

Just wondering what kind of exercises/gym should I work out on to obtain a more feminine body shape? I rarely ever work and I'm skinny ( trying to eat more now) and wanting to start going gym , any of you have any ideas or experiences?

[Guest (Lightsider)]

I have a 75 cm Fitness ball. There are a ton of exercises you can do on that to strengthen your core. And that is what you really want to do is work the core. You can even use the ball in place of a computer chair and just the act of balancing burns calories and works out the body. Also you can get a small ball that you can place between your knees and Squeeze it hold for 10 seconds and then release. You can do this laying on your back with legs bent or while sitting on the ball. This works muscles you normally would not work any other way. But be careful...you can fall off the ball. It has happened to me! LOL.

[Guest mistygirl7]

Are you on or have you started hrt. Going to the gym doesn't mean you will bulk up like a guy. Infact it takes longer to see that effect if working with heavier weights. If you have been on hrt for at least 8 month your body is going to maintain it feminine features. It will not change. Lifting weight has proving to be the best work out method for either losing weight or just toning. Cardio is not for everything. My trainer have me pushing my limit in how much weight I can handle and my butt has looks a lot better my legs are toning and arm still looks like a girl but stronger. There are no exercise that create a femininer look. So go out there and train hard.

[Guest (Lightsider)]

Are you on or have you started hrt. Going to the gym doesn't mean you will bulk up like a guy. Infact it takes longer to see that effect if working with heavier weights. If you have been on hrt for at least 8 month your body is going to maintain it feminine features. It will not change. Lifting weight has proving to be the best work out method for either losing weight or just toning. Cardio is not for everything. My trainer have me pushing my limit in how much weight I can handle and my butt has looks a lot better my legs are toning and arm still looks like a girl but stronger. There are no exercise that create a femininer look. So go out there and train hard.

I agree with weight lifting as long as Testosterone is not a problem. I went from only being able to lifting 20 lbs to being able to lift 70 lbs in about 2 months. I did not bulk up at all. In fact my arms started becoming toned. I had a lot of arm flab from being over weight. Big improvement. A lot of girls worry about bulking up...it just is not going to happen. My training includes...cardio, weight training and core training on the ball. I switch between all 3 when at the gym. I am still recovering from surgery so...I am not allowed to go to the gym. sigh. I miss the gym!

[Guest otter-girl]

You could also consider Yoga. More feminine balance and better for you.

Rachel

[Guest PrincessMaranda]

Are you on or have you started hrt. Going to the gym doesn't mean you will bulk up like a guy. Infact it takes longer to see that effect if working with heavier weights. If you have been on hrt for at least 8 month your body is going to maintain it feminine features. It will not change. Lifting weight has proving to be the best work out method for either losing weight or just toning. Cardio is not for everything. My trainer have me pushing my limit in how much weight I can handle and my butt has looks a lot better my legs are toning and arm still looks like a girl but stronger. There are no exercise that create a femininer look. So go out there and train hard.

. I've been on HRT for about a month now but just pretty worried about the fat distrubution cause I'm real skinny

[Guest mistygirl7]

Sence you pretty skinny you really shouldn't be worrying about fat distribution, it going to go to your breast. Your only one month in so most of the real stuff won't star until around 6-8 month (ymmv). As long as your eating good and getting some work out in by lifting weight and cardio. You will be fine.

[Guest PrincessMaranda]

Sence you pretty skinny you really shouldn't be worrying about fat distribution, it going to go to your breast. Your only one month in so most of the real stuff won't star until around 6-8 month (ymmv). As long as your eating good and getting some work out in by lifting weight and cardio. You will be fine.

Thanks that was helpful but weight lifting and cardio, what would the result turns out to be? Cause I've never been to gym before to be honest so I'm not really familiar with working out.