The hips and thighs are two areas that give off nice feminine curves when they are sculpted and tight. When there is fat in these areas, it can be discouraging and cause you to lose self confidence. To slim down your hips and thighs, you need to perform various weight training exercises while also losing weight. Since weight cannot be lost in one zone of the body, you will have to lose it throughout.
Step 1
Run for 45 to 60 minutes to burn calories and slim down your thighs and hips. If you do not like running, do another form of cardio, such as biking, elliptical training, stair climbing, rowing or swimming. Perform cardio three times a week on nonconsecutive days.
Step 2
Pinch an exercise ball against a wall with your mid-back to do squats. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly forward. Lower your body toward the floor until your knees form a 90 degree angle. Stand back up just short of locking out your knees and repeat. Keep your hips in line with your shoulders throughout the exercise and do not let your knees go past your toes.
Step 3
Stand on a weight bench with your feet together to do side step ups. Place your right foot on the ground, step back up and place your left foot on the ground. Keep alternating back and forth with each foot.
Step 4
Lunge across the room to work your thighs and hips. Place your hands on your hips and step forward with your left foot. Lower your body down until your left thigh parallels the floor and your right knee is one inch above the floor. Stand back up, step forward with your right foot and lunge again. Keep alternating each lead foot. You can also do these back and forth instead of walking across the room.
Step 5
Stand with your feet together to do side leg raises. Lift your left foot off the floor and extend your leg in front of your body slightly. Raise your leg up in the air to your left in a smooth, arcing motion. Hold for a second, lower it back down slowly and repeat. Do a set of reps and switch legs.
Step 6
Execute a set of starbursts. Stand with your feet together and tuck your arms into your sides. Lower your body into a deep squat position and explode up in the air as high as you can. Extend your arms and legs out so your body forms an "X" shape. Land back with your feet together and repeat.
Tips and Warnings
- Perform 12 to 15 reps and 4 to 5 sets of your thigh and hip exercises. Work out three times a week on the alternating days of your cardio.
Things You'll Need
- Exercise ball
- Weight bench
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