How to Lose Weight in the Thighs

Remember that what you eat decides how you look. In order to tone any specific area of the body, it is necessary to get into a fit shape first. Add more protein and fiber to your diet. While the former will make exercises more effective, the latter will make your body lean and healthy.

Exercises

•  Biking /Swimming/ Jogging/ Walking
The aerobic exercises of riding an exercise bike, swimming, jogging and walking go a great length towards trimming your thighs. While using an exercise bike, try to paddle while standing up and pedal as fast as you can. Paddle your legs as you do your strokes while swimming, especially the back stroke. You can alternate between jogging and brisk walking, for 25 to 30 minutes, three times per week.

•  Skipping Rope
Jump a skipping rope 3 to 4 times in a week. Not only does it make your thighs lean, but also serves as an excellent warm up. Initially, use the jogging pace while jumping with the rope. Turn the rope forward and alternately jump your legs Bend your knees slightly and keep your back straight. After sometime, start jumping both your legs at the same time. This will increase difficulty of the exercise.

•  Leg Curling
Position yourself on the hamstring machine, stomach-down. Place both your feet below the attached weights and put your hands on the grips. Holding on to the grips, bring your feet towards your buttocks. Make sure to inhale as you curl up your legs. Now, exhaling slowly, lower your legs and bring them back to the original position. Repeat this procedure 10 to 12 times.

•  Leg Raising
Another exercise that can help you lose weight from the thighs comprises of leg raises. Spread an exercise mat and lie down on your back. Join both the legs and while inhaling slowly, elevate them as much as possible. Now, bring them back, while exhaling, but keep them about 1 to 2 inches about the floor, so that they do not touch it. Now, again raise the legs and bring them down. Repeat this procedure 10 times.

•  Squatting
Doing squats is an excellent way to get rid of the weight on your thighs. Initially, take a long rod for doing it. Stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart, and balance the rod on your shoulders. Keeping your back straight, lower yourself to a sitting position, while inhaling, and exhale as you come back to the standing position. Do three sets of 10 repetitions. Gradually increase the resistance, first with dumbbells in both hands and then, with a Smith machine or barbell.

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