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xlauren73x
okay so im not one of those people to always be like 'wahhhhhh im so fat' cuz honestly i don't think i am. but the one pet peeve i have about my body is my thighs.. i just cant stand the jiggly fat on them its so gross! lol anyone else feel my pain? so my question to everyone is.. whats the best way to get slimmer thighs? is it dieting.. some type of stretch.. cardio.. what? lol thankss
Melissad1016
The best workout to have slim legs and toned thighs is running and squats. Trying running a few times a week and doing squats everynight. happy.gif
suddenly she
sit horse stance for 15 minutes. then do it again.
Eternally_L0st
my guess would be squats... but i realli dont know.
lickthepavement
running would be good. and try running at an incline. it helps build up muscles
winterzflamez88
the ULTIMATE THIGH workout is the LUNGE. We did those in track, they're sooo painful, but they do help. I found this site with a video of the lunge and just imitate it.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quadriceps/DBLunge.html



yea, sry that guy's kinda nasty looking, but a video wuld explain it better than a 5 paragraph explanation. And... u don't need the dumbells just do the legs thing.
Nicolatofu
^Yeah, Lunges really help. Also, doing cardio workouts help too. They're a little more intense, but you'll feel it once you're done. Also your thighs can benefit from yoga/pilates. _smile.gif

Moved To sports
Gypsy Eyes
Do lunges with weights. I've been doing them for a month and I've lost 7 inches off my thighs, and gained a lot more muscle.
KissMe2408
Cardio really helps, and lunges. I did taebo for a while and it really helped. But i think out of everything, my thighs were in the best shape during basketball season, and when you have to do the basketball drills where you are crouched down and using ur thighs to really move you back and forth. and you go from one point to the next just by using your legs. i remember having to do those drills, for like an hour, and the next day i couldn't like walk. but it really helped doing those everday, it helped more then lunges ever did
sk8ter4life750
Run and squat... lunges every now and then. What ever works for you.
3ssx
hmm okay. i walk my dog for like an hour everyday (execpt when it rains)
hmm i run / jog too. n mind you i do lots o sports...

the thing is. i think im building up too much muscle? =\ my calf is gross. i flex it and its like a big hard bludge there. blink.gif yes... i wanna trim down my tighs without gaining too much muscle... pinch.gif
xMiSSYxCHRiSSYx
Running, swimming, squats, lunges, rollerblading, figure skating... there's a bunch of stuff that works your legs.
sw33t_rouge
how do u get ur thighs skinnier without making them look muscley..?
mai_z
squat lunges and stairs. They don't look muscley until you work off all the fat...just don't do too much toning. It takes a lot to make them look steroid muscle-y, so I wouldn't worry too much
aeyungg xd
stretching a lot really helps to tone your legs as well. striching helps to work your muscle.
Xprezsion
I have the same problem. You could try squats and lunges on your own. If you have access to a gym I would suggest using the bike, eliptical machine, or treadmill. Otherwise some good sports to try are tennis, basketball, swimming, soccer, etc. Walking and running daily is also good.
senoritacheese
I would say running, squats, and stair runs. If you have one of those exercise balls, they really help if you do the right exercises.

savannah<33
Mr. Slowjamz
running lunging and squating is good i guess ....
suddenly she
QUOTE(sw33t_rouge @ Jul 18 2005, 9:38 PM)
how do u get ur thighs skinnier without making them look muscley..?
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why would you want that?

sit like that, the hands aren't necessary. just keep your back straight, and no leaning against anything. put your hands on your hips or at least, in that general area. sit for fifteen minutes.
Funkadelic.Kiss
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/...demo/lunges.jsp
^This site has a video that show you how to do a lunge.
sense.n.style
sitting down 90 degrees in midair... or rabbit jumps.... n there r like whole bunch of positions u can try in yoga that is suppose to help
gelionie
QUOTE(winterzflamez88 @ Jun 13 2005, 10:20 PM)
the ULTIMATE THIGH workout is the LUNGE.  We did those in track, they're sooo painful, but they do help.  I found this site with a video of the lunge and just imitate it.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quadriceps/DBLunge.html

http://www.exrx.net/AnimatedEx/Quadriceps/DBLunge.gif

yea, sry that guy's kinda nasty looking, but a video wuld explain it better than a 5 paragraph explanation.  And... u don't need the dumbells just do the legs thing.
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How many times per day is most effective?
stephinika
definitely squats. i know people have said it already, but i must agree. i do them in dance class and damnn...it hurts after awhile but it helps a lot.
klumzy
run everyday.. once you build up stamina, it wont be too hard and it will help with your thighs
sheddingtears
lay on your back and put your 2 legs straight up in front of you. imagine that you are riding a bicycle and keep in that movement for 5+ minutes each day.
lilnatcat
I have the same problem too.....

I'm a lazy person who doesn't like going for jogs & runs, would playing squash help workout the thighs?
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