It is not possible to spot reduce. When you diet, you lose weight all over. While working to reduce your inner thighs, you should participate in a low-calorie program to reduce your calorie intake. The fat will dissipate as you build and tone the muscles on your inner thighs. The muscles you build will in turn burn additional calories, quickening your total weight loss efforts.
Step 1
Start by building a healthy, low-fat, low-calorie diet designed to give you fewer calories than you burn. Stick to fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat protein sources. While no one food can speed up your weight loss, according to the Weight-control Information Network, adding caffeine to your diet may speed up your metabolism slightly.
Step 2
Start a walking or jogging program. The aerobic activity is vital for weight loss and muscle building. Walking can burn 400 calories or more per hour, while utilizing those thigh muscles for propulsion and to pull you up and down stairs and hills. Burn closer to 700 calories an hour by stepping up the pace to a jog. Use the incline feature on your treadmill if you prefer indoor walking and jogging.
Step 3
Place a resistance band around both of your ankles and stand with the band taut. Stand straight with your hands on your hips. Try to do this exercise without holding on to anything for support to give your thighs the best workout. Lift one leg sideways, pulling it as far as you can. Hold for a few seconds and release slowly. Repeat 10 times and repeat with the other leg.
Tips and Warnings
- Be sure to stretch appropriately after exercising your thigh muscles. They can easily become tight and lead to a pulled muscle if not stretched. Sit upright on the floor with your legs extended. Pull one leg up to your inner thigh so that your sole rests on your inner leg. Reach over the extended leg to touch your toes. Stretch to the point of tension when you can feel the pull. Release slowly without bouncing.
Things You'll Need
- Diet
- Walking shoes
- Resistance bands
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