Do you dream of a pair legs that could give Beyonce a run for her money? But does it feel like no matter what you do, you just can’t shake that dreaded upper-thigh wobble! (no pun intended!)
The thing with thighs is that in order to ensure optimal results we have to seriously work those muscles by doing a wide variety of exercises. Simply put, you can do a million squats but they won’t have the same effect as squats and leg lifts and leg extensions. When it comes to toning, variety really is the spice of life.
So how can you get your legs taunt and toned? Do a combination of these exercises every second day. Depending on your body, within 3-4 weeks you should start noticing a difference.
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Walking is great for toning up your legs and improving your cardiovascular health
Walking:
As well as being a great form of cardio, walking is absolutely fantastic when it comes to toning your legs. If you decide to use walking as your main source of cardio, it’s impotant to start small and work your way up. Listen to your body. You should walk at a comfortable pace although to reap the benefits you need to be going a speed where you’re a little breathless but can still hold a conversation.
Aim for a half hour walk every second day. Work your way up to longer. As well as toning your legs, walking can help you to relax, boost your overall health and help you to clear your head.
A great way to motivate yourself to walk more is to invest in a pedometer. This will help you to see how many steps you’ve taken and how many calories you’ve burned off in the process. In order to stay healthy, experts recommend walking 10,000 steps every day or more – see if you can meet that target.
Squats are one of the best moves you can do
Squats:
As well as toning up your thighs and legs, these bad boys will help you to get a backside that Kim Kardashian would be jealous of. To do a squat, stand with your back flat against a wall with your feet slightly in front of you. Take a deep breath and as you inhale, lower yourself towards the ground. When your knees are at a 90 degree angle, exhale and push yourself back up. For the best results, do 10 squats, rest and repeat the set of 10 three times.
Leg extensions:
Lay on your stomach on an exercise mat with your legs full extended behind you. Rest your arms by your side. Take a deep breath and as you exhale, use the muscles in your thighs to extend your legs up to the sky. On your inhale, slowly lower your legs back to the floor. Again, do this 10 times, rest then repeat your set of 10 three more times.
Leg lifts will help to tone your thighs super-quick
Leg lifts:
Lifts are very effective when it comes to toning your thighs. To do a leg lift, lay down on your right side on an exercise mat. Rest your right elbow on the ground. Take a deep breath and as you exhale, use the muscles in your thighs to move your right leg up to the sky. Go as high as you can. When you inhale, slowly lower your leg back down. For best results, do this 10 times on each side, rest and then repeat the set of 10 three more times.
