Now you can slim and tone your thighs with 6 effective moves, no matter how busy you are.
Are you struggling to fit in those old jeans? Well, you’re not alone. Our bodies can frequently change due to stress, poor nutrition habits, or not finding time to consistently workout. Plus, sometimes we notice our thighs growing when beginning lower body workouts. If that’s not your goal, it’s important to include workouts that help keep thighs toned and shapely. With the right mix of exercises, slimming and strengthening your thighs can be as simple as six quick moves. With a balance of cardio—to burn fat—and resistance training—to tone muscle— these six simple moves will target the inner, outer, front, and back of your thighs. Now you can slim and tone your thighs with 6 effective moves, no matter how busy you are.
Tip: Exercise alone is never enough. Eating clean and healthy should always be part of any body transformation. Visit the Weight Loss Tips section to find all the healthy eating tips you’ll need to get and keep the results you desire.
How To Slim Down Your Thighs In 6 Moves
What you need: yoga mat or soft surface; an interval timer (free interval apps are available on your phone), and a set of medium weight dumbbells (8 to 15 pound set).
What to do: Complete the workout as described for your fitness level below.
Beginner Workout: Perform each exercise for 30 seconds with no rest in between; complete three circuits, resting 1 minute after each. Perform three times a week on non-consecutive days.
Intermediate Workout: Perform each exercise for 45 seconds with 10 seconds rest in between each exercise; complete three circuits, resting 1 minute after each. Perform three times a week on non-consecutive days.
Advanced Workout: Perform each exercise for 1 minute with 10 seconds rest in between. Complete three circuits, resting 30 seconds after each circuit. Perform three times a week on non-consecutive days
Exercises
1. Walking Dumbbell Lunge – If you’re limited on space for a 30+ second walk, perform for 15 seconds and turn around until you complete your level’s suggested time.
2. Mountain Climbers
3. Side Lunge to Curtsy – Perform on each leg before moving on
4. 4-Squat Flip
5. Side Lying Leg Raise – Perform on each leg before moving on.
6. Squat w/ Side Leg Raise – Perform on each leg before moving on. You can hold a single weight with both hands to make this more challenging and get better results.
Instructional Videos
Walking Dumbbell Lunges
Mountain Climbers
Side Lunge to Curtsy
4-Squat Flip
Side Lying Leg Raise
Squat w/ Side Leg Raise
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I need some exercises to tone my thighs, but I have bad knees and can’t do most of these you have suggested. Do you have others that will help that aren’t hard on the knees?
Pat, You’ll need exercises that are low or no impact. Here are four to review:
https://skinnyms.com/shape-up-size-down-no-impact-aqua-workout-for-absolute-beginners/ no impact
https://skinnyms.com/essentrics-non-impact-workout/ no impact
https://skinnyms.com/low-impact-total-body-workout/ low-impact
https://skinnyms.com/5-low-impact-fat-blasters/ low-impact
Wonderful! Simple and effective.
For weight loss, how often should I do cardio exercise and how often weights?
Thank you.
Simona, It’s going to be different for everyone. And, there’s no hard fast rule. Try first, cardio 3 days per week and weights 3 days per week. This can be adjusted at any point. You can also do both per day, at different times.