How To Tone Up Your Inner Thighs
February 8, 2010 0
For many women, the inner thighs can be one of those problematic areas. Isn’t it really annoying when you stand wide and your legs are rubbing together at the top? It’s uncomfortable and unsightly too!
If you’re considering eliminating the excess fat in that area, read on as we put together a series of exercises designed to do just that. Not only are they not difficult, but they work wonders too.
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You don’t even need to go to the gym for this routine, unless it motivates you. These simple exercises build up your adductors, the muscles in charge with bringing your legs together and stabilizing your position while you walk
To shape and tone your thighs, all it will take is simply 15 minutes exercise around 3 times a week. In just 70 days of following this routine your muscles will be strong enough for you to clearly see the difference. But let’s have a look at how to get there.
STAIR RUNS
Running up the stairs is a very beneficial exercise. It works on two aspects. On the one hand it’s great cardio, and one the other hand it gets your thigh muscles toned up. If you can do it in the comfort of your own house, you can run up and then walk back down. As you have the added comfort of doing this at home, do this for 6 days a week for only 10 minutes and you will speed up the toning results.
LYING LEG PULL
Lie on the floor with your knees bent and your feet well supported by the floor. After lifting the right leg’s sole to the left leg’s inner thigh, proceed to help it as much towards your chest as you can, using your hand. Gently release your leg to the original position. Repeat the exact process for the other leg.
WIDE-LEG WALL SQUATS
Squats are very effective to both sculpt and tone your thighs! You can perform these with a wall at home if you have the space, or alternatively at the gym of course. Depending how much you can handle, stand at a wide stance. Remember that the exercise is more effective the wider your stance is. Keeping your back completely straight, slowly slide down the wall until you reach the squat position. Your aim is to squat to a ninety degree angle. When that is achieved, stay there for a few seconds and then come back to the standing position, keeping your back straight in the process. Do as many as you can in 3 sets and repeat this exercise 3 times a week.
When you feel comfortable enough with this workout you can place a barbell to your upper back to increase its intensity. Let it rest on your back and remember to keep your back perfectly straight whilst you lower and raise. You’ll certainly feel the extra intensity in your inner thighs!
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STEP UPS
Find yourself something that you can use to step up on, whether it is a step, a lower bench or even a coffee table. After you step on it with your left leg, shift your right leg up towards your chest. Step back down and use the same procedure, this time stepping up with the opposite leg. Repeat on each side as many times as you can.
USING A EXERCISE BALL
For this workout you will need a fitness ball. Place it between your knees, ensuring you press it hard from both sides to balance the pressure. At maximum squeeze, hold for a count of 3 seconds, then slowly release. Repeat as many times as it feels manageable.
LUNGES
If doing this exercise at home and you don’t own training weights, some unopened cans will make a for a great replacement. Alternatively, use the dumbbells if you have these. Grab a dumbbell in each hand and go to in a runner’s lounge position – facing front, one leg forward to form a 90 degree angle and the back leg strong. Stay there for 3 seconds and then unhurriedly come back to standing. Do the same for the other leg. The number of repetitions on each side depends only on how much you can handle
These workouts do more than just toning your adductors: they are effective in building muscle strength, thus increasing your metabolism, which in turn contributes to burning more calories and eliminating fat. For every pound of muscle you might burn approximately 40 calories.
Just remember one thing though. Although they certainly help in toning and sculpting your inner thighs, it is impossible to reduce fat from one area only. Therefore, if your goal is to burn fat as well, add some cardio to your routine. To keep things consistent, don’t forget to perform some routines for your outer thighs as well.
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