Performing exercises for a toned butt, tummy and thighs will make your body appear lean, fit and give it a shapely appearance. Toning these muscles will give you more strength and endurance to get through your day. When your butt, tummy and thighs are toned, your clothes will fit better and your frame will have a trim silhouette.
Lunges
Lunges will tone your thighs and butt. Stand up straight, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Advance your right foot while holding your head up and have your back relaxed. Bend your left knee while lunging forward with your right knee, extending it over the center of your foot. Slowly raise back up by pushing down through your right heel to starting position. Repeat with your opposite leg. Perform two sets of 10 repetitions by alternating legs.
Hip-Lift Progression
The hip-lift progression will tone your butt and thighs. While lying on your back, keep your arms at your side, knees bent and feet on the floor. Lift only your hips up off the floor while contracting your buttock and thigh muscles. Hold for one second, then lower your hips. Repeat this movement for 60 seconds. Do not over arch your spine during this movement. For a more intense workout, elevate one leg up while your hips are lifted up and hold for five seconds. While your hips are still up, lower your foot back to the floor, then lower your hips. Repeat this movement for 30 seconds with each leg.
Plie
The plie will tone your butt and thighs. Stand up straight with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart and arms extended out in front of you. Slowly lower your body down into a squat, while contracting your thighs and butt. Raise back up and repeat. Squat low as you can, but don't let your knees past your toes. While performing the plie, keep your lower back tucked under. Repeat movements for one minute. After approximately 40 seconds, slightly bounce at the bottom of the squat for 20 seconds.
Russian Twist
The russian twist will tone your belly. While sitting on the floor with your knees bent and feet on the floor, lean back to a 45-degree angle with your lower back tucked under. Stretch your arms out in front of you and place your hands together with thumbs up. Then while keeping your lower body motionless, twist your upper body to the left while contracting your abdominal muscles; then twist to the right. Do two sets of 10 in each direction.
Bicycle Crunches
The bicycle crunch is a good way to tone your belly. Start by lying on the floor on your back and bending your legs up 90 degrees. Then bend your knees and put your hands behind your head. Lift your shoulders off the floor by curling them. Bring your left elbow and right knee together while extending your left leg out. Continue by alternating sides. Perform this exercise in slow controlled movements with your abdominal contracted. Perform two sets of 10 repetitions.
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