Let’s face it ladies… at one time or another most of us have wished our thighs were slimmer and more toned. We all want to look fabulous in that little black dress for a night on the town or be able to walk around the pool without a towel around our waist to hide the fat dimples. Below I’ll explain four effective thigh slimming exercises virtually anyone can incorporate into even the most sedentary lifestyle.
It should go without saying though diet plays an important role in keeping a slim and trim figure. Women tend to notice weight gain first in the waist and thighs, so it’s important for us to watch our intake as well as sticking with a regular exercise program. It’s hard, I know, in a busy world to stay away from the yo-yo dieting and fast food drive-thru windows. Just keep a close eye on fat, calories and sodium while ordering and make sure to include plenty of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and veggies on a daily basis. It’s okay to splurge once in a while, but don’t get carried away or you’ll certainly pay for it later.
Walking is probably the easiest exercise people of all fitness levels can utilise for thigh slimming and overall weight control. It works just about every muscle in the body and gets the blood flowing. It’s an excellent cardio form of exercise. For more targeted thigh exercises try any of the following:
Inner Thigh Lift
1. Lie flat on the floor or a mat on your left side resting your head on your extended left arm.
2. Raise your right arm above your head, arm to ear, or place your arm on your right hip.
3. Keeping the left leg straight, bend the right leg at the knee and place your right foot on the floor in front of you.
4. With your left foot flexed (not pointed) lift your left leg off the floor (approximately 6 inches) for a count of two – exhale as you lift the leg – and slowly lower the leg as you inhale.
5. When your leg reaches the floor immediately lift again – do not rest your leg on the floor and use your inner thigh muscles to control lifting and lowering.
6. Start with ten repetitions in the beginning and work your way up to 20.
7. Repeat with the right leg.
Kneeling Leg Lifts
1. On your hands and knees align your shoulders with your hands and hips with your knees.
2. Keep your back straight.
3. With your left knee still bent at a 90 degree angle raise your leg to the side and slowly return to the floor. Control the movements with your inner thigh muscles, not gravity.
4. Start with five repetitions and work your way up to 10.
5. Repeat with the right leg.
Squats
1. Hip width apart, plant your feet flat on the floor.
2. Keep your back straight and place your hands on your hips.
3. Bend at the knees and squat down as far as you can with your feet still flat on the floor.
4. Hold the squat for a count of 2 and then using your thigh muscles raise back up.
5. Start with five repetitions and work your way up to 10 or 15.
Leg Lifts
1. Hip width apart, plant your feet flat on the floor.
2. Keep your back straight and brace yourself on a wall or counter with your hands.
3. With your knee straight lift your left leg out to the side and hold for a count of 5.
4. Bring your knee upward so it is at a 90 degree angle and your thigh is parallel to the floor for a count of 5.
5. Using your inner thigh muscle lower your leg and place your foot flat on the floor.
6. Start with five repetitions and gradually work up to 10.
7. Repeat with right leg.
After completing your thigh slimming exercises remember to lightly stretch your muscles to lessen soreness the next day. Try to incorporate these exercises along with arm slimming exercises and waist slimming exercises 3 to 5 days a week on a regular basis for best results.
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