Because many people have some problems with their legs, many people start leg shaping. In exercise, what we hear most are aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise. The purposes of these two types of exercise are also different. Aerobic exercise tends to reduce fat, and anaerobic exercise tends to build muscle. So do you think leg shaping is anaerobic? Let’s go take a look below!

Is leg shaping anaerobic?

Leg shaping should be a combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Leg shaping is relatively relaxing and not very powerful. But if you want to achieve a certain training effect, you must maintain the exercise time, which is in line with the characteristics of aerobic exercise. But anaerobic exercise can enhance muscle strength and make fast-twitch muscle fibers thicker. In addition, anaerobic exercise can increase the proportion of muscle fibers and make the legs stronger.

What are the exercises for leg shaping?

Action 1: Single-leg deadlift (12-16 times on both sides)

Put your chest up and tighten your abdomen Stand with your arms hanging naturally and your weight on one leg. Keep your upper body straight and bend forward while lifting the other leg back so that your body and raised leg are in the same straight line. Bend until your body is as parallel to the ground as possible and then stand up and restore. If you cannot maintain your body balance well during the movement, you can hold on to a fixed object with one hand.

Action 2: Squat in place (16-20 times on both sides)

Stand with your legs separated from the front and back, straighten your waist and back, tighten your core, and let your arms hang naturally. Keep your body stable, keep your back straight, bend your knees and squat down, and stand up when your legs and thighs are vertical. Pay attention to the direction of your knees and toes, and do not let your back knee touch the ground when squatting.

Action Three: Squat wood cutting (16-20 times on both sides)

Open your feet slightly wider than shoulder width, keep your back straight, tighten your core, put your hands together, and raise your arms to the side of your body. Sit your hips back, bend your knees, and squat while swinging your arms toward the opposite leg. Pause at the top and then stand up again.