What is your exercise routine ? What moves are helping you get fem ?

[Adriana Moretti]

What is your workout routine? What exercises have you been doing to give yourself a more feminine shape? Burn Fat...lose arm muscle etc....I have been doing serious daily cardio ( 6 miles ) about an hour...then an ab workout... followed by a 30 minute aqua fitness workout where I stretch and work out my thighs, lower back, and abs. I also do alot of stretching the way ballerinas, gymnists would stretch out there backs, and also that classic body transformation workout thats on you tube. And last...plenty of dancing !!!! Are there any other exersises you know of that help with the thighs, abs, lower back, posture etc...I would love to learn more ....

[makin' it real]

Adriana, that sounds like an almost ideal combination of exercises! Wow! Have you been tracking and recording the changes in your body? What do you think, has doing all these movements produced a feminizing effect?

I do some of what you do and have definitely seen results. I alternate days of running an hour (6 miles, like you) with days of strength training and stretching. Full body stretching and yoga but only core and lower body strength training. I use many of the moves from that transformation workout video, pilates, and other body weight exercises. No weights or other resistance work.

I've dropped 30 pounds over the past year or two, have a much slimmer waist with semi-defined abs, and am getting a rounder butt. I like your inclusion of the water exercises. It seems like they would help give greater freedom of movement throughout your body. Plus I like the purely physical sensation of the water contacting and caressing every bit of your skin. That's why I love going to hot springs, using hot tubs, or even just going swimming. It feels like my whole body becomes longer and sleeker, flowing like the water itself. That's got to be a good thing, right?

~Rachel

[Adriana Moretti]

yes indeed....not to mention the water softens up the feet !!!!!! I have lost 20 lbs already doing this but find it extremely tough...I want to do what you mentioned, doing the six miles every other..yoga has been my next thing to look into. There are alot of poses that look like they hit the right areas we need to work on. I have to look alot deeper into the yoga!

[Anneliese]

Yoga and swimming have been my main exercises, and I was quite successful feminizing my body. Unfortunately, I've been going through some stressful times, and despite continuing my exercise routine, I've been eating less than ideally (I'm a vegan, but I've been eating some vegan junk-food), so I've gained fifteen pounds above what I consider my ideal weight. (145-150) I am considering adding running to my routine, both from a physical and mental health perspective.

[Beverley Sims]

I walk and ride a bike.

[stellatoo]

Please tell, what transformation video are you using?

[Kate Simmons]

When I dance I get a really good aerobic workout and dance with my legs and hips.:)

[makin' it real]

Please tell, what transformation video are you using?

Hi Stella. Lucille Sorella sponsored a YouTube video called "The Bombshell Body Workout: Body Feminization Exercises For Transsexuals" that many of us use. You can find it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8udQ-h4Y4BY.

Generally you want exercises that increase size in the butt and hips, slim the waist and most other parts of the body, enhance suppleness, and lead to easy, graceful, and flowing movement.

~Rachel

[Karren H]

Ice Hockey.... I play in an over 25 draft league.... 16 teams.... 14 on a team... we play 60 games a year... plus between games I use my home gym equipment.... and walk at lunch.....

[Adriana Moretti]

yes that is the video...those exercises...and any variation of them, be in in the pool, stretches etc...seem to be working great !

[Jenniferpl]

Ride an exercise bike for 30 minutes. 4 mile walks also help.

[Marcelle]

Well, I was going to go into detail about cross training and likes but then my snow blower broke just after a major snow storm and I just spent 4 hours shovelling . . . that is enough for anyone :)

[Jenni Yumiko]

Wouldn't say fem exercise routine, but hockey, coach and play.
Couple years ago I moved from running 10 m a day to cardio x one day yoga x next.

[Heather Phillips]

Just my opinion but I think yoga and aerobic exercises with light weights are the way to go. I normally recommend heavier weights but obviously our bodies produce testosterone and we will get bulky too fast. Diet is always the key no matter what one's goal is. I eat Chicken and veggies everyday with lots of water.

[Courtney Ramona]

cardio, swimming, light lifting and abs.

[KaceyR]

I have issues with cardio/breathing/oxygen intake (all my life since school days) so can't really run well (could sprint but never run a full lap). But I do a routine of a 4 mile power walk on a treadmill (and recently have added a bit of tae-bo-ish swinging while doing it at times to add work to the waist). The walks keep me down to -165 from usual high of 173. I do this 4-5 days a week. Recently started then adding ~15 mins of stationary bike after the walks to maybe help flabby upper thighs. Need more stomache work really though.

[Sophie Yang]

thighs, abs, lower back, posture etc...I would love to learn more ....
P90-X Extreme Home Fitness is based on muscle confusion. It is a mixture of 12 cardio and resistance/strength training videos that work out the entire body. Check out videos 5 - legs and back, 12 - ab ripper x, and 4 - yoga x. The program is set up for both men and women. The difference is the amount of resistance and reps.

[Jessica giovanna]

Just my kind of post! Ok here goes,
This is how I lost over 100 lbs and a size 40 in men's to a 4 women's...
First, you start with a healthy base diet...I'm vegan so no issues there...but cal content is a BIG deal...the dr I worked for many years said the only way to lose weight is to burn more out that you take in....easy..sodas are the worst offenders. If anyone is interested, I would be more than happy to discuss vegan or veggie menus and recipes. (I love to cook!)
To maintain...
Mon-8 mile run pace:08:45 miles
Tues-core strength training in a.m.-20mile road cycle in the p.m. 3 mile run after...called blocking...used to simulate triathlon dismounting and etc...
Weds-10 mile run pace : 08:35 miles
Thurs-rest day
Friday-10 mile run pace: 08:35 miles in am -core training in pm
Sat-20 mile run pace 09:45 training pace to work on core
Sun- beer.........and vegan pizza! And my only guy vice......Go packers football!
So that is my week...some mileage will differ during marathon season...I am training starting next month to do an ultra marathon (100 miles) hopefully I can do the badlands and meet Scott jerek....my vegan hero!
Just remember....the hardest thing about running is just lacing your shoes! Heck, maybe we should start a forum with fitness in mind as it seems that a lot of us want to get out and do it and would just need advice on how to get started! I volunteer,lol!
Kisses to all
Ms. G

[DanaInME]

Apparatus and Mat Pilates. Functional, useful and graceful muscle without masculine bulk. Eat clean. Stay active outside your fitness discipline and keep your mind active and sharp. Don't be obsessive or compulsive about your body and cut yourself a break as appropriate. Enjoy your life.

[Alice B]

Right now very little. Just had a hip replacement and my exercise routine looks like Tim Conway as the butler on the old Carol Burnett show.

[LadyInRed]

for me I do about an hour on the treadmill every day, well I was, I had some health problems earlier this year and it set me back, I'm at about 45 minutes every day, but I'll get back to the full workout soon.

however it has made my wife jealous of my legs when I'm in my high heels

[Brooklyn]

Yoga is wonderful in so many ways, but the chaturangas will tend build up your upper body some, and you may discover some inner peace. Dancing combined with stretching/barre work is probably the best workout. I'm vegan too; had no idea how many of us were here! :rose:

[Adriana Moretti]

yes...i am pretty much vegan too...except for a small amount of cheeze...cant seem to give that vice up ...so i guess reality is a vegatarian

[LoriFlores]

Did another 12 miles today. The running has helped me keep my weight down and I've also lost quite a bit of upper body mass leading to a more closer feminine physique. Also, every bit of my clothing, GPS watch, even shoes are women's models.

Today I stopped and visited with a neighbor gg, I'm sure she noticed the outline of the sports bra under my cap sleeved top. She had previously commented on my pink & white running shoes.

Its all good :o

[Rachael Leigh]

Lori isn't wearing those cute clothes to workout on just the best. I've done my walking in the warmer weather in girls shorts racer back tops and spots bras under as well. Just in guy mode too. Love it

[sexyjean88]

yoga in my bikini or leggings and top

[michelle45]

I ride 90-110 miles a week on my road or MTN bike! My normal ride last 2 hours and average around 15-15.5 mph on my road bike! Nice thing about a bike you can do an easy ride when sore or a hard ride when your legs are fresh! Love me some freshly freshly shaven legs too!!:)

[nervedisc]

Remember weight loss is 80% diet 20% exercise and consistency. Keep at it girls.

[Suzanne F]

I train for marathons. I went from 218 to 168 over the last 2 years. I just bought my first real pair of girl jeans that were size 10. I average about 40 miles a week for most of the year. I hope I never quit running. I will be running the Boston Marathon in 2015 based on my qualifying time last month!
Suzanne

[Jessica giovanna]

Love to read about the running and cycling! I had not a clue so many of us run! Suzanne...congrats on bq'ing....that is a real accomplishment!....also love to read about the weight loss going on! Keep it up girls...

[JocelynJames]

Well, I'm a little pre programmed to work out like a guy, so I tend to do 30-60 minutes of cardio a day plus weights. I want the lean look, but the mass tends to stay and I've tried being vegetarian, that won't happen. Do love yoga /Pilates w/ SO and if I could just get the belly fat gone I would be satisfied -my legs are fantastic as my cardio consists of hiking,biking,treadmill, and elliptical . Not going to see me in a step or dance class-I couldn't have more left feet if I tried . It's all good, thanks for the tips girls.

[makin' it real]

Love to read about the running and cycling! I had not a clue so many of us run!

Love your motivation pic, Jessica!

Here's a couple of mine. I've got a bunch of them set on rotation as my desktop background. I think they really do help keep me going. I've noticed though that for some reason all my motivation pic's are of women. Hm. :brolleyes:

~Rachel


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[Jessica giovanna]

Looks like a health and fitness forum would be a welcome sight! Running has become a very important part of my life and would love to "spread the word". Anyone on the same wavelength?:o:2c:

[makin' it real]

Yeah, Jessica, I second your motion. I run and work out most days, and do other mind/body practices for overall healthy function as well. Some of the more active threads here have been body/health/weight oriented, so it seems there's plenty of people interested in it.

[stellatoo]

Thank you Rachel, I'll check it out later. I'm going through an ABBA marathon (listening to them not running) at the moment.

Best

Stella

[larry]

Please Please.... It would be so nice to have a health and fitness forum. I love to learn how to slim down and get a more feminine figure. And the motivational pics of WOMEN is such a wonderful inspiration..


Looks like a health and fitness forum would be a welcome sight! Running has become a very important part of my life and would love to "spread the word". Anyone on the same wavelength?:o:2c:

[DAVIDA]

If you look at the forum main page with the listings of the different sections, you will find that we already have a section called General Health and Wellness.

[Viconia]

Normally I try and do 30 min on a recumbent bike everyday.

[josrphine]

Hi Heather, I play Tennis almost every morning, in drab bummer. I have lost 40 lbs an I can fit into a size12 dress or skirt. I have put tape over my mouth that helps too. My goal is to get below 200. Helps to live in Florida. Jo

[Flirty_Fantasies]

I have found that wishing to achieve and maintain a passable feminine shape and appearance has been one of my biggest incentives in health and fitness each day. What a great benefit along with the warmth, enjoyment, and satisfaction in expressing and sharing sensual femininity and ones feminine side.

A very pleasant consequence!

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Janelle ;)

[barbaraclothes]

On the elliptical four days a week and small weights, I have to learn and relearn to push myself away from the table.

[Jessica giovanna]

Sorry ms. D......I found the subsection that you have to request to join.....thx! See all ya lovely ladies there!

[Bunty]

Hi Stella. Lucille Sorella sponsored a YouTube video called "The Bombshell Body Workout: Body Feminization Exercises For Transsexuals" that many of us use. You can find it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8udQ-h4Y4BY.

Generally you want exercises that increase size in the butt and hips, slim the waist and most other parts of the body, enhance suppleness, and lead to easy, graceful, and flowing movement.

~Rachel


That video looks helpful! And I could do with some help! Thank you for pointing it out. :battingeyelashes:

[Adeline]

I just find any type of exercise adds bulk some place or another.
I just eat a dismayingly small amount and concentrate on being slim.

A x

[LinzieJ]

I just recently took up running in a more serious way. I set a goal of running a 5Kin a sub 30 minute time in the spring. Right now I can easily do the 5K in 33 minutes. I am not sure how long it will take to get down under 30.

Here is my motivational site
http://workoutgurls.tumblr.com/

[lesli]

walking and stretching for me.

[Luna Nyx]

my arms and chest are fine i need to slim down my belly then i will be happy. i need to look into flattening it.

[larry]

Thanks for the great link---LinzieJ


I just recently took up running in a more serious way. I set a goal of running a 5Kin a sub 30 minute time in the spring. Right now I can easily do the 5K in 33 minutes. I am not sure how long it will take to get down under 30.

Here is my motivational site
http://workoutgurls.tumblr.com/

[Adriana Moretti]

I too plan to do a 5k as well this spring........yesterday was the first day i did 10 miles!! I plan to try and do at least that every other day now gradually getting it up to 12 miles, 6 miles on the off days which now come pretty easy...took about a month or so to get to that point...so i will build up to 12.

[Edm_Jamie]

+1 to running to keep a nice thin femme shape, however somehow I didn't get the slim chicken legs that most runners get, my body decided to pack muscle onto my legs instead. When I google how to get thin legs, it recommends long distance running. Sorry goggle, it didn't work!

[Allison2006]

Workout? I get winded from a fast game of solitaire, a real workout would land me in the ICU... :)

[JuliaM]

I closed 2013 with 2600 miles on the road bike. Not much mileage from October to December due to lack of light. Running and skiing fills the gap between bike seasons.

[jamie-upstate]

Kayaking and bike riding spring summer and fall skiing winter.

[Jessica giovanna]

Love all the running around going on,lol! I am sooooo proud! Liz j-without seeing how many miles a week you are doing I can give a general answer on increasing speed

To get faster, the trick is to get longer along with cross training. You should be increasing your mileage around 10% per week. This will increase your endurance and mental concentration. Your LR pace needs to be around three mins slower than your 5k pace..if 10:00mm then it would be 13:00mm, etc.
Speed workouts is another must...4x400s are a great speed workout to build your vo2max
and your lactic threshold.
For example, if you wanted to run eight minutes per mile, your quarter-mile race pace would need to be two minutes. The workout pace per lap should in this case be 1 minute, 52 seconds. Walk for half a lap between the 400s.For example, if you usually run three minutes and walk a minute, during the half mile (two laps around a track) you should run a minute/walk a minute. Next, jog very slowly for a lap. Finally, do four to eight acceleration laps
Start each with a slow jog for 10 steps, then a faster jog for 10 steps. Over the next 15 steps, gradually speed up to what you feel is your 5K race pace and then gradually glide back to a jog over the next 30 to 40 steps. Gliding is similar to coasting off of momentum gained as you go down a hill and onto the flat.
If you practice this at least once a week, you will learn how to save the running muscles while you are running. Walk for 30 seconds between each glider, and walk for two to three minutes between the last one and the start of your first 400-meter repetition.
After your workout, don't stop. Jog slowly, using as many walk breaks as you need for the next 10 minutes, and then walk for three to five minutes.
I hope this advice helps! I have used and written a few running articles for runners world and this advice worked for me...good luck.
Adriana, that is quite a bit of miles you are logging a week as you just hit your first ten! The first ten are quite a milestone! Congrats to you. How long have you been running? Just be mindful of the 10% rule! as this tends to keep down the injuries so that we can make it to those races we train so hard for! Of course I say this as I am running through a stress fracture due to overtraining,lol. Runners are a stubborn breed!
Good luck to all in your next races!
Ms. G

[Suzanne F]

I found that having a coach that gave me scheduled workouts every week worked miracles. I hate to disappoint him so I really do the workouts at the pace he gives me. I went from no running at all a little over 2 years ago to qualifying for the Boston Marathon. It all started with one step out of the door. Start slow and have a person to be accountable too!
Hugs
Suzanne

[Jessica giovanna]

Suz.....I want to do the big sur.....have you done it? Love to hear bq's!
Thought we should add pics if you want to.when I ran the savannah rock n roll marathon....did the half due to the stress fx...but very fun! And the dark on was a charity half I did called the area 13.1..aliens and all,lol. It was in Roswell ga...see how they did that...

[Suzanne F]

Let me check with my SO before I post a male pic of myself. I plan on running Big Sur since I am about 2 hours away. Many people do Boston and then do Big Sur the next week. Since it wil be 2015 I am not sure yet. Half way thinking about running New. York same year if I can qualify! You look great!
Suzanne

[Adriana Moretti]

jessica...thanks for the 10% rule info...will put it to use. I find that after the 10 miles i am a bit sore, so i keep it to every other day for the 10 miles...I have been jogging since the summer but only took it serious since October and I am now addicted to it....I am averaging 6.5 miles in an hour...is this good? I feel every week its getting faster and faster ...it was 5.5 miles an hour in Oct. My main goal is to lose some muscle mass, and read that long distance running, and a cut in protien and calories were the way to go...somewhere in between there I got addicted to running I have so much more energy now ! A great playlist of songs that inspire your dressing on your ipod really goes a long way on the treadmill!

[Jenny Gurl]

Swimming daily. I believe swimming is the perfect exercise for health. No impact, aerobic, and stretches the whole body if you do it right. I switch up several different swim strokes during my workout. I know we joke about using swimming as an excuse for shaving for those who need one, but it really is nice to not have chlorine soaking into your hair. Chlorine every day drys your skin out and putting on any kind of lotion is much easier when it isn't matting into your body hair. Your nails also dry out a lot when you swim and they will split much easier, and the solution many recommend is some kind of nail polish to keep the chlorine water from drying them out. I use the OPI base coat and then a top coat of the OPI matte finish. I know it sounds like I'm using it as an excuse, but swimming really does dry your skin and nails and it really does help to shave and coat the nails. Many have the hair break off due to over drying, and I have considered putting some kind of moisturizer on my eyebrows so they don't fall out due to the multiple chlorine exposures. I already purchased a swim cap so the hair on my head doesn't turn green or fall out due to the drying. I feel so much better after my swim, I have not lost a lot yet, but I plan to keep it up for quite some time. Who knows, maybe I will slim down before the next southern comfort conference 2014. Hey, a girl can dream.:daydreaming:

[Sarah V]

Most of those already know,..for me...it is recreational adult ballet. I take 2 classes a week for 1.5 hr each. Plus one private beginning pointe class. I have been doing adult ballet for over 20 yrs now, but just started pointe work (finally worked up the courage to ask//find an instructor for the pointe work) this past year. I also like to walk, and I am planning to start riding my bicycle again, and try to do more swimming once I retire. I also do some light weight training home to keep toned, and complement my ballet workouts.

[suchacutie]

In the days when I still had a full compliment of cartilage I used to run. I'm already two inches shorter so I've curtailed that activity, but a year of physical therapy for my surgically replaced rotator cuff has been an eye opener for replacing and building muscle where you want it.

So I'm collecting a se t of exercises to build my butt and strengthen my core. I've also got a trainer in the wings if I don't show enough improvement. It should be an interesting year!

[Angela.Moni]

Some basic female yoga made me really happy. Sticking to routines made for women, it put me in better shape and makes me feel very fem every time i do it. I especially like stretching, breathing and foot exercises. Now it would be nice to find a CD girlfriend to do it with.

[Hell on Heels]

I found a workout routine on you tube called "Bombshell Body Workout"
It worked pretty good, but I concentrated more on the parts of it that concentrated
on my waist. As I progressed, I went well beyond the number of reps they recommended.
I also added sit ups to the routine. Started slow, about 3 sets 20 at a time, slowly increased to
40, 60, 80, 100. At one point I was doing about 4 times the recommended work out and 400 sit ups
Along with a very lean diet, low carb intake, and majority of carbs for breakfast. I lost nearly 30 lbs.
From around 180 to currently hovering around 150. Sorry no before photos. Thank god !
Remember if it was easy, everybody would do it, and that growl in your stomach? Thats just skinny trying to fight it's way out!
Much Love,
Kristyn

[Angela.Moni]

150....wow. I am down to 164 and I am 5 foot 11. How tall are you, girl?

[Hell on Heels]

5'9" girlfriend
p.s. DIETS SUCK! but they get easier once you start seeing some results.

[Angela.Moni]

lucky you. We should exercise together sometime....help each other with stretching, etc....and I just got a cute little yoga dress!

[Adriana Moretti]

yes!!!! Kristyn....that is THE workout video....does wonders for the body!!!!!

[Babette]

[QUOTE=Jenny Gurl;3392598]Swimming daily. I believe swimming is the perfect exercise for health... [QUOTE]

Ditto Jenny Gurl about swimming. My primary motivation for swimming is for health and protecting the joints. I get up every morning at 5:00 AM and swim a minimum 2 miles. It may sound tough but your body gets used to the regimen after a while. Swimming is similar to running. After the first 10-15 minutes, my body switches to autopilot and I sort of zone out so to speak.

The chlorine and water are rough on my skin and hair. Good showering afterwards with an unscented soap and followed with skin moisturizer helps. Gills may form after swimming for so many years.:eek:

[Stephanie Julianna]

As a nurse, I'm on my feet all day. I sit for a 1/2 hour lunch and if lucky the last hour of my shift. Couple that with portion control when eating and doing Yoga on my Wii I've dropped 22 lbs and 2 dress sizes since the middle of Sept. I think the hardest part was not eating one piece of candy at Halloween.

[Patsy Ann]

I find myself looking for the same answers i would like to maybe gain a butt and hips but i have a different problem i have been same size and weight for last 30 years 150lbs in winter and drop to 140 in summer. I have tried to gain weight wether it be muscle mass or even that ugly word fat. In my late teens I even tried a 6000 calorie a day diet with no change. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them.

[KristinTX]

I really enjoy Jessica Smith's Boot Camp DVD....it has 10min sessions with a Skills & Drills (Cardio & Agility), Total Body, Upper Body, Lower Body and Abs. Pairing a couple of those together help burn some fat & tone without bulk.

[Daphne Renee]

dont have a workout plan. I do walk quite a bit though.