There are some people especially women, who tend to carry more weight on the thighs and buttocks. No matter what diet is used losing weight from the thighs always seems very slow. If you don't like the look of your thighs, read this. We all want to lose weight, but the hardest weight loss happens with our thighs so here is the list of exercises for slimming your thighs! If you want real exercise for your thighs to prevent them from being J-Lo like without the curves at all, here are some ideas for you to try.
1. Exercises such as squats give the best results when losing weight around your thighs is concerned and if you tighten your stomach muscles there is a good chance you will have slimmer thighs as well as firmer stomach. You can do a variety of squats in different position like wide-leg squats, or ball squats, split squats. The easiest way to do squats is to lean your backs on the wall and slowly slide towards the floor doing squats. Or you can use a chair to perform your squats more efficiently. The best routine for slimming the thighs would be to do squats* 3 times per week on alternate days. Start off very light by just using the body weight for 2-3 easy sets of 10 repetitions, then gradually build up the resistance over 3-4 weeks.
2. Walking is the best all-round exercise, as well as being great thigh slimming exercise. Walking uses practically every muscle in the body, it increases your heart rate and breathing for improved cardiovascular health and it makes you feel good.
3. Stand straight with your feet apart. Bend downwards without bending your knees. With your right hand, reach for your left ankle. Hold for a few seconds and then go back to the first position. Repeat the step, your left hand now reaching for your right ankle. Repeat this for 15 times.
4. Another thigh slimming exercise that is easy to put into practice, involves controlling what you put in your mouth. That's right – what you eat has an effect on your thighs.
Gradually change your regular diet to one that includes several serves of vegetables and fruit a day, lean protein at every meal, wholegrain breads and cereals. This is one of the best natural weight loss.
5. Stand straight with your feet apart. This time when you bend downwards, you bend your knees, but still keeping your back straight. Hold the squat position for a few seconds and then go back to position. Repeat this for 15 times.
