For many women, having bulky calves is always a concern, especially after exercising, as the leg muscles seem to become more pronounced. Don't worry! A physical therapist will teach you a simple and effective 8-step massage technique. It only takes 10 minutes a day to say goodbye to your bulky calves and regain confidence in your slim legs!
Does running make your legs bulkier? (Image / Women's Health)
Does running make your legs bulkier?
The truth revealed Many people think that running makes the legs bulkier. In fact, this is a common misconception! Angel says running is an excellent fat-burning exercise, and fat and muscle are two different tissues that do not transform into each other. At the beginning of exercise, muscles may appear larger due to swelling, but this does not mean the legs are actually getting bulkier.
The key to slimming calves:
Massage and exercise To have slim calves, choosing the right exercise is important, but so is massage. After exercise, muscles tend to be tight, and massage can improve blood circulation, help muscles relax, and create longer, leaner calf lines.
Massage can promote blood circulation, help relax muscles, and make your calf lines more slender (Image / Women's Health)
8-step calf slimming massage
Ready to start your calf-slimming journey? Here are 8 simple steps recommended by Angel:
- Warm-up: Rub massage oil between your palms and lightly sweep over the calves to prepare the body for massage.
- Inner calf warm-up: Gently massage the inner calves with your palms, gradually increasing pressure, but avoid pressing too hard.
- Outer calf warm-up: Use the back of your hand to massage the outer calves for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, balancing the relaxation on both sides.
- Massage the inner calves: Make a fist and gently push down along the inner calves with your knuckles, from bottom to top, gradually increasing the pressure.
- Massage the outer calves: Similarly, make a fist to massage the outer calves, focusing on tight areas and applying pressure slowly.
- Relax: After the massage, gently rub the calves to help the muscles relax and prolong the effects.
- Massage the tibialis anterior: Focus on the muscles in the front of the calf, which tend to tighten after exercise, and relieve discomfort with massage.
- Target sore spots: If you have specific sore spots in the calves, use your fingertips to press in circles, applying moderate pressure to relieve pain.
With just 10 minutes of simple massage each day, your calves will become more defined! Don't let bulky calves trouble you anymore—try these steps and regain your confidence with slim, beautiful legs!
