If your thighs rub together when you walk, and if you're worried about this, chances are you need to trim down your legs. A number of exercises may help you achieve this goal. When trying to lose weight or inches in any body area, entire-body workouts are suggested, as whole-body exercise increases your metabolism and encourages fat burning potential. Consult with your physician before beginning any kind of exercise routine.
Lying Inner Thigh Lift
The lying inner thigh lift focuses on all the muscles of the inner and outer thigh, helping you get rid of the fat in your inner thighs. Perform this exercise by lying on the floor on your left side, head resting on your left arm, which is extended. Your legs should be in line with your torso. Bend your right leg and place your foot close to your hip, grasping it with your right hand to hold it in place. Rotate your left leg so that your foot is perpendicular to the floor, toes pointing upward toward your head. Slowly lift and lower your left leg, repeating 10 to 20 times. Switch sides and repeat the exercise with your right leg.
Plies
The plie works wonders on inner thigh flab. Stand with your legs wide apart, toes pointing outward at a 45-degree angle from your torso. Slowly lower your body downward until your thighs are nearly perpendicular to the floor, pressing your knees back as you hold the position for 5 to 10 seconds, heels flat on the floor. Lift yourself upright, pressing your weight into your heels as you lift. Make the exercise more challenging by holding onto a dumbbell or by lifting and lowering yourself on the balls of your feet.
Inner Thigh Kicks
Inner thigh kicks focus directly on the adductor muscles of the inner thigh, which extend from the inside of the knee joint up the thigh and attach in the groin. You can feel and work these muscles by standing behind a chair, feet close together. Place your weight onto your left foot and lift your right foot off the floor, pointing your toes upward toward your chest and extending your heel. Move your right leg in front of your torso as far as possible, then pull your leg back to your starting position, continuing to your right until your right leg is extended outward away from the body. Repeat this pendulum move 10 to 20 times.
Inner Thigh Stretch
The inner thigh standing stretch works the inside and outside of your legs. This exercise also works the hips, quadriceps, hamstrings and buttocks, offering a complete lower body toning and tightening exercise. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder distance apart, toes turned outward. Lean your body weight to the right, placing your hands on your thighs for support if necessary. Don't bend your right knee over your right toes. Hold the stretch for 5 to 10 seconds, and then push yourself upright using your right heel. Switch sides and lunge to the left. Repeat this stretch several times a day to tone and tighten the inner thigh muscles.
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