The ThighMaster is a piece of exercise equipment with foam covered handles and a spring hinge. It works when a user squeezes the handles between his thighs. The resulting resistance works and builds the muscles. While the ThighMaster does burn calories through strength training, by itself it won't help you lose weight. Regular use of the ThighMaster, along with a healthy diet and aerobic exercise, will help you reach your weight loss goals.
Calories Burned
Metabolic equivalent (MET) is a number that refers to your energy output. The formula that determines the amount of calories burned doing a certain activity is (MET x 3.5 x weight in kilograms) divided by (200) x (amount of time in minutes using the ThighMaster) = number of calories burned. Convert your weight to kilograms by dividing your weight by 2.2. If you weigh 150 pounds, your weight is 68 kilograms.
According to the Metabolic Equivalent Values for Activities in American Time Use Survey, the MET value for using the ThighMaster is calculated at 3.0. A 150-pound person burns approximately 100 calories using a ThighMaster for 30 minutes, which is similar to the amount burned when performing strength training exercises for the same amount of time.
Spot Reduction
Losing weight in a specific area, or spot reduction, is considered a myth. Exercising your inner and outer thighs won't help you reduce fat in those areas. Rather, exercising in general burns fat all over your body. The most effective way to build muscle and reduce fat is to maintain an active lifestyle. An active lifestyle includes strength training, improving your lean muscle mass, daily aerobic activity and a balanced diet of whole foods.
Muscles Worked
The ThighMaster is similar to an inner or outer thigh machine. Unlike those machines, however, the Thighmaster can be used to work your upper body and abdominal muscles as well. Gripping the ThighMaster with both hands and pushing the handles together works your pectoralis muscles, while setting one handle on your right leg, and pulling the other handle down with your right arm, works your triceps. Work your abdominals by sitting on a bench with the ThighMaster in your lap, middle spring toward your abdomen. Lean forward so that your chest pushes the top handle to the bottom handle.
Considerations
For optimum results when using the ThighMaster, perform each exercise using the proper technique. This not only reduces your risk of injury, but also strengthens and tones muscles. Consider consulting a personal trainer to guide and coach you when you perform exercises using the ThighMaster. Additionally, to achieve the results you want, use the ThighMaster for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes for two or more days a week.
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