subject: If You Have Flabby Thighs You Need These 2 Exercises [print this page] Have you looked in the mirror lately and noticed that your legs and thighs are not as toned and firm as they use to be? This is a common problem as we get older. It can also be due to living a sedentary lifestyle with little to no exercise. This is compounded further if we eat an unhealthy diet consisting of foods that are high in saturated fat. With this sort of lifestyle the fat will soon start to pile on.
If you want to get your legs toned and back in shape you have to change your lifestyle and take regular exercise. One without the other will not give you the toned thighs that you want.
To help get your legs back into shape try the following exercises which can be done in the home.
Standing Leg Crossover
This is a great exercise for toning and strengthening the legs. It targets the inner thigh which is an area that is commonly neglected. To do this exercise you will need a resistance band.
Begin the exercise by fastening one end of the resistance band to something that is secure enough to take the strain of you pulling on it. Take the other end of the band an tie it around your right ankle. To create enough resistance walk away from the where the band is fastened to. Stop at the point where your leg is lifted out to the side of you. Then move your right leg and cross it over in front of your left leg. Ensure the toes of your feet are pointing forward. Go back to the starting position and repeat the movement again
The Standing Leg Raise
This exercise works your outer thigh and hip muscles to balance out the other exercise.
With this exercise you also use a resistance band which you need to secure to a support that is sturdy enough. If you completed the first exercise then face the other direction and tie one end of the resistance band to your right ankle. Your right leg will be have the greater distance away from the secured band. To increase enough tension move away from the attached band. Raise your right leg straight out to the side of you. Lift as much as you can and work with the tension from the band. Then lower your leg and repeat the movement.
Ensure you warm up prior to doing physical activities. If you have a medical condition or injury always consult a doctor or physician for advice before doing any new exercise program.
