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Does jogging make your legs big?

Toned legs is what we're all after. To get huge muscle legs like bodybuilders we have to train with heavyweights and change our diet to the extreme like they do - they are totally committed and dedicated to their sport 24 hours a day when in season, plus men have much higher levels of testosterone than we do. Look at your training regime - ensure you have 'rest days' and instead of running every day, lift weights in the gym on one day, swim on another and maybe participate in a studio class on another. Even take a yoga class to improve flexibility and mind fitness.

Avoid becoming a treadmill junkie - although if it's running you truly enjoy then alternate your running sessions with hill climbs one day to give you more stamina with easy runs on another. When in the gym, train upper body using slightly heavier weights to give you an all-over toned look rather than the impression your legs are becoming bigger. Walking is also a great way to fitness so include this in your regime too.

Why not chat to other iVillagers about jogging on the Running For Fitness & Fun message board. Take a look at some of the LIVE discussions happening now on the board:

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