Two Great Exercises For Reducing Inner Thighs



Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2007

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Reducing inner thighs is often difficult for many people because it’s a hard muscle to get at. For many people, the inner thigh is not exercised and is flabby. While muscular exercises can produce definition, they don’t always reduce fat in that area. Incorporating cardiovascular exercise into one’s routine can make a big difference in the amount of calories burned in each workout.

Here are two exercises that will assist in toning the inner thigh. The first is specific to the inner thigh, and the second can add more tone to the inner thigh, but it mostly supports the outer thigh muscles; the inner thigh acts as a support as the outer thigh is exercised.

Under Leg Lifts
  • Lie on one side on the floor. Place a pillow under the head to make sure the spine is aligned.
  • Bend the leg closest to the ceiling and move it to the floor in front so that the other leg is exposed to the ceiling.
  • Move the newly exposed leg toward the ceiling.
  • Hold that position for a few seconds. Put the leg down.
  • Repeat this exercise as many times as needed, but hold it for no longer than thirty seconds on each rep to begin with. Take a thirty second break before switching sides. Repeat the exercise again. For a challenge, hold the under leg for longer periods of time. Adjust the timing of each side of the body to accommodate the new challenge.
Upper Leg Lifts
  • Lie on one side on the floor. Place a pillow under the head to ensure alignment of the spine.
  • From the lying position, lift the leg closest to the ceiling so that it extends to the side of the body.
  • Bring the leg to its original position and repeat the process.
  • Repeat as many times as needed, but for no more than thirty seconds. Take a thirty second break before switching sides. For a greater challenge, purchase an elastic training band. Place one end of the band around each ankle. The bottom leg will serve as an anchor to provide some resistance as the top leg is extended.
Many gyms have machines for reducing inner thighs. A person need only sit in them with the legs slightly spread. The goal is to bring the legs together. Other machines include an outer thigh workout that requires the opposite motion along with the motion meant to bring the legs together. Either way, this provides a unique and powerful exercise for those hard to reach places.

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