I’ve done some preliminary research on this topic, but – crucially – I don’t have a gym available to me. I originally thought I should just start running to lose weight, but some people say running can be bad if you’re trying to form a feminine physique. I think their claim was: you lose weight, but you might also lose fat/muscle where you want it.
So, what are you folks doing?
- Yoga?
- What kind of yoga and where do you source the education materials?
- At home workouts?
- Are body weight squats enough?
- What about glutes?
What about diet? Do y’all drink alcohol at all? I typically eat vegan (80% of the time). How do you manage your diet?
Any thoughts on stationary bike vs elliptical for cardio? I’ve got reasonable access to a gym but my knees are very unhappy with a stationary bike.
Any cardio is better than no cardio! I have no personal experience with an elliptical, but it should have results somewhere between running and cycling. You should check the adjustability of the stationary bike. If your saddle and bars are in the wrong places, it could contribute to knee pain. I am not a fan of stationary bikes and as such have little experience with adjustments, but the number one reason people complain about muscle and joint pain with bicycles is not getting a proper fit. There are some youtube videos that show how to do a bike fit yourself. I would suggest seeing if the same things exist for a stationary.