Jumping on your favorite cardio machine and pedaling, running or cycling your way though a calorie-burning workout will result in weight loss. Exercising for weight loss will take the weight off of your stomach, thighs and everywhere else. You can't trick your body into releasing fat off your stomach and thighs first, but you can do core exercises to tone and slim your abs and thighs.
Ball V-Crunches
Step 1
Lie on your back with your arms extended straight over your head and resting on the floor. Stretch your legs out straight on the floor. Hold a stability ball in your hands.
Step 2
Raise your upper body off the floor like you would in a sit-up. Raise your legs straight up toward the ceiling at the same time. Pass the ball from your hands to your legs so that you hold the ball between your shins. Squeeze the ball between your legs to work the front and inner part of your thighs.
Step 3
Lower your arms and legs back to the ground, this time with the ball between your legs instead of your hands.
Step 4
Lift your torso and legs off the floor again. Pass the ball from your legs to your hands. Keep your spine straight, although it may feel easier to round your lower back.
Step 5
Lie back down on the floor. Keep passing the ball back and forth. Do 12 to 20 reps.
Side-Lying Double-Leg Lift
Step 1
Lie on your right side to do double-leg lifts, which work your inner and outer thighs as you lift your legs. Extend your arms straight over your head on the floor. Rest your head on your right bicep. Roll your hips forward and backward until you find the balance point on your right hip bone. Position your left hip above your right hip. Squeeze your legs together.
Step 2
Place your left hand on the floor in front of your body. Lift both legs a few inches into the air. Squeeze your abs so that they stabilize your torso, and keep your body in a straight line.
Step 3
Lower your legs back to the floor. Do 12 to 20 reps. Then roll onto your left side to do the same number of leg lifts.
Tips and Warnings
- Do cardio exercise most days of the week if you want to lose weight, recommends the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exercise for 60 minutes minimum if you want to see results on your waist and thighs. Exercise your core three days a week for abs and thigh slimming. The V-crunch is named for the shape your body makes when raised off the floor.
Things You'll Need
- Stability ball
Member Comments