The Thighmaster Gold is a small piece of exercise equipment for home use, designed to shape and tone your inner thighs. The Thighmaster Gold is basically the same design and application as the original Thighmaster, which was promoted via infomercials by actress Suzanne Somers in the 1990s. It consists of two pieces of metal tubing that are bent in a loop and covered with foam padding. The loops are connected by a spring-loaded hinge that creates resistance when the loops are squeezed together. The Thighmaster Gold may also be used to exercise the upper arms and abdominal muscles.
Step 1
Warm up your muscles by performing some light jumping jacks to increase blood circulation. Stretch out your leg muscles by standing with your legs shoulder width apart and bending at your waist to your toes. Move both arms to one toe then the other, to feel the stretch in your inner thighs. Hold each position for 10 to 15 seconds and continue to breathe throughout.
Step 2
Sit in a chair with your back straight, leaning your body slightly forward. Place the Thighmaster Gold between your knees with the yellow cap facing the floor. Hold the tops of the loops to keep it in place, then squeeze your thighs together. Slowly release to the start, and repeat as many times as possible.
Step 3
Rest your forearms along the handles of the Thighmaster Gold, with the yellow cap pointing toward the ceiling. Press your elbows together, keeping your arms up at shoulder level. Return to the starting position slowly to continue the tension. Perform as many as you can. This exercise works the muscles of your chest.
Step 4
Hold the handles of the Thighmaster Gold so it is over your head and the yellow cap is facing up. Squeeze the handles together, then release and slowly return. Perform as many as you can. You will feel this in almost all your upper body muscles.
Step 5
Place one of the handles along the front of your thigh, just below your waist with the yellow cap up. Hold it in place with one hand, and place your outside arm along the other handle. Keep your elbow close to your body and squeeze the handles together. You should feel it in your triceps muscle at the back of your arm. Do both sides, for as many repetitions as you can.
Step 6
Lie on your back on the floor or a mat. Keep your feet on the floor with your knees up, and turn the Thighmaster Gold sideways. Place one handle between your knees with the yellow cap facing up. The other handle will be near your face. Hold the handle with both hands and slowly crunch up, contracting your abdominal muscles against the resistance. Lie back and repeat as many times as you can.
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