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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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