Fat thighs can make it difficult to get fitted for clothes and can make you feel self-conscious about wearing revealing clothes. Fat on your thighs does not pose the same health risks as midsection fat, but it can still be embarrassing. There are many exercises, both resistance and aerobic, to help you make your thighs look thinner and more svelte.
Aerobic Exercise
Any fat loss program must include aerobic exercise that burns off calories and pounds. Most cardio activities work your lower body in conjuction with elevating your heart rate. Try running, brisk walking, elliptical training, bicycling and stair climbing to slim down your thighs. Aim for 45 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise, at least four days a week.
Lunges
Lunges target the major muscles in your thighs. Stand straight with feet hip-width apart, and place your hands on your hips. Step forward with your right foot approximately 24 inches in front of you and bend your knee to a 45 degree angle. Push up with your right leg back to starting position and repeat exercise on your left leg. Do three sets of 20 reps per leg.
Jump Squats
Jump squats are a powerful exercise that work your quadriceps and hamstrings. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands in front of your chest. Lower into the squat position and jump as high as possible. Land in starting position and immediately lower into the squat position for the next jump. Repeat this exercise for three sets of 10 reps.
Plie Squats
Plie squats work your quads, hamstrings, adductor and abductor muscles. Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out. Allow arms to rest in front of your body and slowly lower your hips and buttocks toward the floor, slightly bending your knees. Once your thighs are parallel to the floor, push up to starting position. Repeat exercise for three sets of 10 reps.
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