Some people face the difficulty of toning ones inner thighs. Indeed, some people successfully lose fat belly or flabby arms, but there are occasions wherein the thighs remain as big as it has always been. In such circumstances, inner thigh exercises are indeed needed to enter the picture.
The thighs, otherwise known as hip adductors, play a major role in balancing and providing stability in a person’s body. Unfortunately, for most people, the thighs are one of the hot spots for storing fat. Women especially, are prone to having big and fat inner thighs. And the severe part of the problem is when the thighs rub against each other due to the bulge brought about by accumulated fat. Not only does this look unsightly, but it can also cause skin irritations for some people.
Inner thigh exercises target the accumulated fat in your thighs and in the process, tone them and finally achieve your desired figure. So for you to know some of the most effective inner thigh exercises and how to do them, read on.
INNER THIGH EXERCISES
- Leg Lifts – Leg lifts are probably one of the most effective inner thigh exercises. To do this, simply get down on the floor and use your knees and hands as a support for your body. By now, your position would look like as if you’re a four-legged animal. While in this position, slowly extend your left leg towards your left, and move it in a circular clockwise movement. Do this for ten to fifteen counts. Use your right leg afterwards and do the same.
Lunges – Lunges are one of the easiest and most common yet effective inner thigh exercises. To do this, stand up and extend one of your legs forward and bend it (approximately 90°). As you do this, position your other leg backwards, and you’ll notice that this leg moves downward as you do the lunges with your leg positioned in front. To make this trickier, bend your legs in front for about two to four times. As you do this, you can feel your thighs and legs being strained and receiving pressure. Reverse the position of your legs, and do the lunges again.- Scissor kicks – Entering our list of inner thigh exercises is the so-called scissor kicks. To do this, lie down with your back on the floor. Place your hands at the back of your buttocks, so your buttocks are literally lying on top of your hands. As you maintain this position, extend and raise your legs (and remember to keep your toes stretched). Then move your legs alternately, with one leg moving upwards, while the other downwards (but do not let it touch the floor, maintain your legs in the air as you do this alternating movement). As you do this, you can feel the pressure and strain on your legs, thighs, as well as your lower abdomen. Scissor kicks are not only good for your thighs, but for your abs as well.
- Side-step lunges. This is a rather simple workout for your inner thighs. Simply step your right leg to the side, and as you bring your right foot to the floor, bend both your knees as well. After this, move your left leg to the side, and again, bend both your knees as you land your left foot on the floor. The key here is to never give your thighs and legs a rest. Continuously do these movements for as long as you can without stopping in-between to build the pressure on your thighs. After a few seconds, you’ll feel the strain and pressure building in both your thighs and legs.
- Inner thigh lifts. Inner thigh lifts are one of the most popular inner thigh exercises. Lie on the floor with your left side down. Support your head with your left hand, while the left elbow is on the floor. The next step is to position your right foot in front of your hips. Then place your right hand exactly below the calf of your right foot, and position it in your right ankle. Maintain this position for as long as you can, preferably for a minute or two.
- Under-the-leg lifts. Included in our list of inner thigh exercises are the under-the-leg lifts. Lie on your left side, and place your hands in front of your chest to support and give you balance. Place your right leg in front of your hips, over your left leg (as in the inner thigh lifts). As you maintain this position, move your left leg up and down. Do it until you feel the pressure in your left thigh and leg. Then, switch to the other side (right side down), and do the same. Continue doing this, and you’ll have a great thigh and leg workout.
Dragging the box. Now this is the easiest inner thigh workout. Put a dumbbell in a box, or anything heavy. After you’ve loaded the box with a dumbbell or any heavy objects, drag the box to the left with your left foot, then to the right with your right foot. The heavier the contents in the box, the better and the more effective the workout is. What’s good with this workout is you can actually do it in the office. As you work on your papers and files, keep a box loaded with objects under your desk. Then move it to the left and right with your feet. Remember to always reverse the position and use of your feet so as to work out both thighs and legs.
INNER THIGH EXERCISES
Of course, inner thigh exercises are helpful, but you will not get the results you desire if you do not focus on your diet. What you eat counts as well. Moderation in your food consumption is another key to lose inner thigh fat.
To end this, just follow these inner thigh exercises as well as tips, and you’re on your sure way towards achieving a toned and sexy inner thigh. 
