1. Thunder Thighs
One of the hardest places for many people to lose inches and tone up is the thighs. Extra pounds seem to go straight to the thighs for those who inherit a pear-shaped torso. The thighs and the rear end are the main fat-storing areas of the body. For women especially, this programmed storage unit was intended to help with survival of the species. In times when food was scarce, the body could draw on the energy stored in the thighs without interrupting any other vital organs.
2. Slim all Over
Poor eating habits contribute to big, flabby thighs. If you want to tone your thighs, you must first reduce the amount of fat that covers up those big muscles. It is also important to do the right kinds of exercises. Not everyone gains weight in their thighs, so one person's exercise routine may actually increase the size of another's thighs, making the toning even more difficult.
3. Speed Walk to Thinner Thighs
To decrease the size of your thighs, you have to engage in steady, uninterrupted cardio exercise for at least 30 to 45 minutes. Quick starts and stops will pump too much blood to the area and could actually increase their size. Speed walking is one of the best cardio workouts to tone up those thunder thighs. Without stopping, change up your movement to include walking lunges. Do them until your legs burn. Add weights if you want to increase the size of your thigh muscles. Do not add weights if you need to trim the fat while toning.
4. Run for Your Life
Any sports that involve running will leave you with firm legs and thighs. Jogging, biking and walking all involve continuous movement. Couple that with speed and long distance and you have a perfect recipe for shapely legs and thighs. The aerobic benefits from long distance running also speed up your metabolism and grab that extra stored fat from the thighs to fuel your movement.
5. Resistance is Not Futile
Resistance exercises for spot toning are effective on the thighs only if they are done properly using very little extra weight resistance. Just like running, it's the reps and not the weight that make a difference in thigh toning. When doing standing leg pulls tied to a pulley at the gym, make sure you stand straight and firm. Hold onto a handle to keep your body still. Other machines require you to push out your leg to work the butt and thighs. When using these machines, make sure your pelvis is held firmly in place and your back is straight. Arching your back takes away some of the pressure from your legs, lessening the power of the workout.
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