Hip & Thigh Toning Exercises
For many women any increase in weight is reflected around the hip and thigh area. Thunder thighs, saddlebags, pear shaped are some of the unflattering tags associated with women with large fatty deposits in the hip and thigh area. Body shape is largely determined by genes but that is not to say you can’t do anything about it. So how can you make the most of what you’ve got? Reduce Calorific Intake Yes, it’s that dreaded ‘D’ word. Diet. Consume fewer calories than you burn off and you will lose weight. Where you lose it from first is largely dictated by your genes, but if you view your weight-loss program as a marathon rather than a sprint, adherence to, will be rewarded giving you a trimmer, better defined body shape. Hip Toning Exercises Side Leg Raises Lie on the floor on your side with your head supported by the hand and arm nearest the floor. Extend both legs. Take a breath in and raise the upper leg to shoulder height, hold for 10 seconds then breathing out lower (in a controlled manner) to within an inch or so of the lower leg. Repeat 10 to 15 times. Repeat exercise for the other leg. Horizontal Hip Flex Lie face up on a hard surface. Spread legs as far apart as possible. Keeping feet and legs on the floor rotate legs and feet outwards. Hold for 10 seconds then rotate so that toes are pointing inwards and hold for 10 seconds. Aim to increase repetitions. Brisk Walking Brisk walking is a great way to tone up leg muscles and burn fat. Sashaying (walk with a pronounced gait) and power walking (lot of emphasis on the hips with arms used to propel) are great for increasing the heart rate (cardio-vascular). From hip and thigh toning exercises, to fitness & health tips
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