Tone your flabby legs and stomach without setting foot inside the gym. By doing exercises that target the legs and abdominal muscles approximately three times a week, you'll strengthen and tone your lower body. Talk to your doctor before starting a new workout routine, especially if you have any health problems or injuries.
One-legged Squat
Stand up straight with your feet at about the width of your hips and your knees relaxed. Bend your elbows and place both hands on your hips. Lift your left foot 3 inches off the floor as you bend your right leg and lower your body into a squatting position. Straighten your leg to return to standing, then repeat the entire exercise 12 times, keeping your left foot 3 inches off the ground. Switch legs and do 12 repetitions on the opposite side.
Bridge Kick
Lie down on your back with both feet flat on the floor and your arms straight, resting at your sides. Bend your knees so they are pointing toward the ceiling. Suck in your abdominal muscles, then lift your hips up off the ground to create a diagonal line with your body. Lift your right leg up in the air with your toes pointed up toward the ceiling. Breathe out as you lower your leg until it makes a straight line with the rest of your body. Continue to lift your right leg up and down three times, then bring your hips back to the ground. Repeat the exercise on the opposite side.
Standing Jump
Stand up straight with your feet at the width of your hips and your arms extended out in front of you at the height of your shoulders. Bend your knees and lower yourself into a squat, then push off as you jump out in front of you. Bend your knees as you land on the ground, then return to standing. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
Imaginary Chair
Stand approximately 2 feet in front of a wall, then turn around so your back is facing the wall. Separate your legs until they are at the width of your hips and straighten your arms so they are resting at your sides. Suck in your abdominal muscles, then breathe out as you extend your arms out in front of you at the height of your chest -- at the same time, bend your knees and lower your body down into a squatting position. Stop when your knees make a 90-degree angle, then hold for three deep breaths. Straighten your knees to rise back to standing, then repeat three more times.
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