Muscle Building/Toning Exercises For Thighs???!
Question: For a woman with a bad left knee & a right knee that has seen better days. I know about squats & lunges, but OUCH!!!
Thanks!
Answers: For a woman with a bad left knee & a right knee that has seen better days. I know about squats & lunges, but OUCH!!!
Thanks!
Here are some I found. I hope this helps you and there is a lot more information on the website for nutrution and exercise.
Slim Your Hips and Thighs
4 exercises to reduce cellulite and build strong, smooth legs
Move 1: Seated Pillow Squeeze
(works on inner thighs)
Sit on a sturdy chair (one without wheels). Rest your feet on the floor with your knees bent at 90-degree angles. Place a pillow between your thighs. Exhale as you squeeze the pillow between your thighs, as if you were trying to squeeze the stuffing out of the pillow. Hold for 1 minute as you breathe normally. Release and proceed to Move 2.
Move 2: Seated Hand Push
(works outer thighs and hips)
Sit on a sturdy chair. Rest your feet on the floor with your knees bent at 90-degree angles. Place your palms on the outsides of your knees. While keeping your palms and arms stationary, push your knees outward against your palms, as if you were trying to push your palms away. At the same time, press inward with your hands, preventing your thighs from pushing them outward. Hold this isometric contraction for 1 minute, breathing normally. Release and proceed to Move 3.
Move 3: Seated Leg Raise
(works fronts of the thighs)
Sit on a sturdy chair. Rest your feet on the floor with your knees bent at 90-degree angles. Rest your hands on the chair at your sides. Exhale as you lift and extend your right leg. Hold for 30 seconds as you breathe normally. Then inhale as you lower your right leg and exhale as you repeat with your left leg. Hold for 30 seconds while breathing normally. Release and proceed to Move 4.
Move 4: Seated Bridge
(works the backs of the thigh and rear end)
Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair. Rest your feet on the floor with your knees bent at 90-degree angles. Rest your palms on the chair at your sides. Exhale as you lift your hips, allowing your palms and feet to support your body weight. Continue to lift your hips until your body resembles the shape of a bridge. Hold for 20 to 60 seconds while breathing normally. Release and return to Move 1. Repeat Moves 1-4 once more, and you're done.
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Lay on your back and lift your leg to about a 45 degree angle and hold it for a while, switch legs, go back and forth.
If you dont feel the burn after a short while, you're super woman.
I've found out recently that it is a combination of exercise and healthy diet. Maybe you can find info on a happy medium at this site.