Flabby thighs and legs are due to decreased muscle tone and increased fat in the leg area. To lessen the appearance of fat and tone the legs, you must partake in a strength-training regimen. Strength training burns fat and replaces it with lean muscle, leading to a toned appearance. In addition, strength training also increases your metabolic rate, so you burn calories throughout the day, even post-workout.
Step 1
Do a set of 12 forward lunges. Standing with your feet together and back straight, take a big step forward with your right leg and slowly shift your weight to that leg while lowering your body. Press down with your right leg until your right thigh is parallel with the ground, and lean your left leg forward until your left shin is almost parallel to the ground.
Step 2
Repeat the set of lunges with your hands above your head to create an impaired balance, which will engage more muscular strength from the legs.
Step 3
Do a set of 12 squats. With feet more than shoulder-width apart and back straight, squat down until your thighs and buttocks are parallel to the ground. Hold the position for three seconds and then lift with the thighs and buttocks to the original position.
Step 4
Repeat the set of squats with your arms out in front of you so they are parallel to the ground. When you lower for the twelfth squat, hold the position for 10 seconds.
Step 5
Lie on your side and lift your top leg to a 60-degree angle. Do 20 reps on each leg.
Step 6
Stretch and repeat steps 1 through 5.
Tips and Warnings
- While these exercises tone and target the leg muscles, you should still do some high-impact activity, such as jumping and running. Running will warm the muscles in the legs while building more strength. To challenge yourself, use hand weights when doing the lunges and squats.
- Consult a physician prior to partaking in a strength-training regimen. Be sure to stretch before and after every workout to prevent strains. In addition, drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated and energized.
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