How Can I Make My Thighs Thinner?

Overall body fat contributes to fatter thighs.

Thinner thighs are more desirable than fat or flabby thighs. Not only do they look healthier, thinner thighs often boost self-image and enhance appearance. Overall body fat makes for bigger thighs. Following a healthy diet and consistent exercise regimen trims overall body fat, thereby enhancing the way thighs look as well. There are also exercises that target the thigh areas to slim and tone them for thinner-looking thighs.

Things You'll Need

• Walking shoes
• Running shoes
• Chair
• Cushion

Instructions

1. 

   Power walking helps to trim fat thighs.

   Start power walking with three minutes of warmup exercises. Use bigger steps to walk at a faster pace. Strike with more intensity. Continue a fast pace for at least 30 minutes. Increase frequency to twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, to maximize results.

2. 

   Lunges help to tone muscles.

   Stand with your feet aligned with your shoulders. Take one step forward, aligning your leg with your hip joint. Lower your body slowly until the back knee almost touches the floor. Make sure the thigh of the leg in front is parallel to the floor. Hold this position for a few seconds. Push back to the starting position. Do 12 to 16 times and repeat the exercise on the other leg.

3. 

   Squats work the gluteal muscle, hamstrings and quadriceps for leaner thighs.

   Stand with your back facing a chair. Tighten your abdominal muscles as you lower your rear to the point where it almost touches the chair. Keep your back straight and your knees centered over your feet. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds. Return to standing position. Repeat 12 to 15 times.

4. 

   Use a cushion to help work thigh muscles.

   Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor and knees bent. Place a cushion between your knees. Inhale as you contract your abdominal muscles. Squeeze your thighs together as you exhale. Hold this position for five seconds. Repeat 12 to 15 times.

5. 

   Interval training involves alternating between high-intensity and moderate-intensity exercises.

   Start high-intensity interval training with about five minutes of warmup exercises. Follow the warmup session with high-intensity running for 15 to 20 seconds. Slow to a jog or walk for 10 seconds. Alternate between high-intensity running and moderate-intensity jogging or walking. Repeat six cycles for no more than 20 minutes. End training with some cooldown exercises. Do high-intensity interval training every other day.

Tips & Warnings

• Always consult a doctor before doing any form of exercise program, especially if you have health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or high blood pressure.

• Use proper exercise attire and footwear to minimize discomfort and injury.

• If you feel breathless during exercise, stop and rest until you can breathe again.

References

• Mayo Clinic: Video: Squat with dumbbell
• AZ Fitness Health: 3 Thigh Exercises that Work
• Super Skinny Me: How to Get Skinny Legs and Thighs
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

Resources

• Cleveland Clinic: Exercise for Your Health