Hips are one of the problem areas that many people would like to see thinner. No amount of weight-loss pills or fad diets will help your hips get smaller. To achieve results, the proper exercise is necessary. On top of normal cardiovascular exercises, several hip-slimming exercises can be performed. If you dedicate time to these exercises, you will experience positive results.
Lunges
Grab two dumbbells and hold one in each hand. Stand up straight and position your feet approximately three feet apart from each other. Bend both of your knees until they are at a 90-degree angle and drag your right knee back in the direction of the floor. Push through using your left heel to bring yourself back to the starting position and repeat the exercise, this time bringing your left knee down. Repeat this exercise 10 to 15 times.
Deep Door Squats
Deep door squats can easily be performed at home or at the gym. Open a door and face it at arm's length so that you are looking at the edge and can see the doorknobs on each side. Place your legs shoulder-width apart and position an exercise ball behind you. Reach out with both arms and grab one doorknob in each hand. Using a 10 count, lower your body slowly and move into a squat position until your buttocks come into contact with the ball. Raise your body slowly, using a 10 count as a guide. Repeat for 10 repetitions.
Squat Thrust
The squat thrust exercise works not only your hips, but also your thighs. Stand and spread your feet so they are about hip width apart. Squat down until your hips are at the lowest position you can comfortably be. Hold the position for one second and immediately leap up into the air using one, swift motion. As you land, immediately go back into the squat position and repeat for 10 repetitions.
Side Kicks
Stand and slightly bend your knees. Slowly lift your left leg up to your side until it reaches about the height of your hip, and your inner thigh becomes parallel with the floor. Use a count of three as a guide for how slow to raise your leg. Allow your leg to remain raised for one second and use a count of three to lower your leg back to the floor. Perform 15 repetitions on your left leg and repeat with your right.
References
- "The Core Performance: The Revolutionary Workout Program to Transform Your Body and Your Life"; Mark Verstegen; 2005
- "15 Minute Total Body Workout"; Joan Pagano; 2007
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