resistance training

Question:
So here are my stats:
5 feet 6.75 inches
139 pounds
33-26-35
thighs are 24 inches
Last time I was measured it said I was 22% body fat.. but I’m not sure what it is now
I work out. I have to do some form of exercise at least 6 times a week. I enjoy cycling, circuits, medball exercises, yoga, pilates. I have “trained” for a 10K with a friend. Running for me is love or hate and once we fall out of a relationship I realized I don’t really like it.. just receiving the benefits, performing better and reducing stress. I ran the 4 by 100 in high school and jumped as well. I also was very much into competitive cheerleading.

As for now I do HIIT on cardio machines, mostly bike and elliptical. I do 20 lb bicep curls and I squat 135.
However… I have noticed that I seem bigger..I hate to say “bulky”, but that’s kind of it. My body is strong but my clothes are getting tighter on my thighs. I am naturally muscular person especially in my quads, in fact I gain muscle quickly. My thing now is to slim down all around. I want to have less fat of course but also less muscle so I don’t look bigger in my clothes.

So when I do cardio machines should I increase resistance like I usually do? What do you suggest? Thanks so much!!

Answer:

If you increase your resistance for your leg workouts you’re going to get bigger muscles. You can also do some of these free workouts. They’re like having your own personal trainer come to your house or smartphone. Checkout out the workout show called Chiseled Cardio.

Chiseled Cardio is a show designed to provide intense exercise for endurance. Move from exercise to exercise as Steve and Cristina, our pro instructors push and motivate you to the extreme. Sure, this workout is brutal but you will see results fast. It really cannot be explained – this endurance workout has to be experienced.

Start the video to try it out – Epsiode 73