The Lateral Thigh Trainer is an As on Seen TV workout product that looks similar to a stepper. However, instead of just moving your legs up and down, you can also move them side to side, on a lateral plane, targeting all of the muscles in the thighs. Regular use of the Lateral Thigh Trainer along with the optional resistance cords can help strengthen and define the muscles in the legs and upper body.
Lower Body Benefits
Free Step and deep squats are examples of exercises you can do on the Lateral Thigh Trainer to work the muscles in the lower body. To do the free step, place your feet on the foot pedals and move your legs up and down. Swing your arms side to side as you walk at a moderate pace. During the free step, you'll not only get a cardio workout but also improve strength and endurance in the calves, thighs and glutes. To perform the deep squats, bend the knees to enter into a squatting position while making sure your knees do not go pass your toes. Step up and down on the Lateral Thigh Trainer while remaining in the squat. This exercise promotes muscle toning and strengthening in the glutes, thighs and hips.
Time Frame
The manufacturer of the Lateral Thigh Trainer recommends you use the equipment for at least 30 minutes three to four days per week. Benefits of this workout routine according to the manufacturer include increased muscle mass, weight loss, better flexibility, improved agility, metabolism boost and toning.
Upper Body Effects
If you use the Lateral Thigh Trainer as a basic stepper, you'll only work the muscles in the lower body. The manufacturer, however, sells optional upper body cords to give your arms a workout as well while using the machine. Attach the cords to the base of the Trainer, and as you step, pull the cords to perform exercises such as deltoid raises, tricep kickbacks and bicep curls. The tricep kickbacks strengthen the muscles in the backs of the arms while also promoting muscle definition. The deltoid raises promote definition in the shoulder muscles. When you do the bicep curls on the Lateral Thigh Trainer, you'll increase the strength in the front of your arms.
Considerations
Spot reduction is a myth and the claims that the Lateral Thigh Trainer can trim the thighs are unfounded. According to a study performed in the 1980s by the University of Massachusetts, individuals lose weight in all areas of the body, not just in the areas where the muscle group is targeted. After a month-long abdominal training program, subjects lost fat in the buttocks and upper back, not only the abs.
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