Many people wonder if it is possible to enhance certain areas of their body through exercise. Tommy Lasorda said it best, "The difference between the impossible and possible lies in a person's determination." Produce the desired results by regularly exercising your thighs and stomach. But check with your doctor before trying new exercises, especially if you have a medical condition or injury.
Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise is one of the best ways to slim your thighs, improve your cardiovascular system and increase your metabolism to burn more calories and fat. According to Bob Greene, exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer for Oprah Winfrey, the four top aerobic exercises are power walking, jogging, aerobic dancing and stair climbing. To receive the full benefits of aerobic exercise, do it five to seven days a week for 20 to 60 minutes.
Thigh Exercises
Slim your thighs by performing exercises that lengthen and tone your leg muscles. Front and side lunges, scissor kicks, side-lying leg raises, single-leg circles and squats are some of the best thigh-thinning exercises.
To perform a side lunge, stand erect with your feet hip-width apart and your arms bent to 90-degrees. Tighten your abs and step to the side with your right foot. Bend forward at your waist, pushing your butt backward, and shift your weight to your right foot. Continue moving your weight to the right until your right knee is directly over your middle toes. Hold this position for five seconds. Return to the start position. Perform this exercise 15 times.
Top Abdominal Exercises
The bicycle, captain's chair and stability ball, double leg and reverse crunches are some of the best ab exercises. To perform the bicycle, lie on your back with fingers interlaced behind your head. Raise your head and shoulders off the floor, and lift your legs 45-degrees off the floor. Start moving your legs slowly, as if pedaling a bicycle. As you bring your left knee toward your chest, touch your right elbow to your left knee. Continue pedaling, touching your opposite elbow to your opposite knee. Pedal for one minute. To advance the exercise, secure weights to your ankles and increase the amount of pedaling time.
Tips
Drink plenty of water before, during and after you workout. Wear loose-fitting clothes while exercising. Consult your doctor or a fitness professional to develop an exercise program that relates to your current fitness level. From time to time change your routine to add variety and maintain interest. If you experience pain while performing an exercise, stop. If the pain continues, see a doctor.
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