Ask most people what their number one problem spot is and they will tell you it lies between the waistline and the knees. The hips, butt and thighs are typically the areas that needs the most work, but it can also be challenging to find the most efficient exercises to trim the excess.
The good news is that there are ways to effectively tighten the butt and trim the hips and thighs, and many of the exercises can easily be done right at home. Check out these tips and you will be on your way to the sexy lower body of your dreams.
Fat Burning First
Before you can tone your hips, butt and thighs, you must burn off the excess fat that is covering that shapely body underneath. This involves fat burning – and plenty of it, so you have a leaner, meaner canvas with which to work.
To tone muscles while you are burning fat, try walking every day. You can make the most of your walking workout by practicing interval training, which consists of moderate activity interspersed with bursts of fast, intense walking. Just 30 minutes most days of the week will get you on the road to those seriously sexy hips, buttocks and thighs.
Squats
Once you’ve worked on fat burning, it’s time to concentrate on the muscles of the lower body. By tightening and toning the muscles of the hips and thighs, you will see a shapelier contour that looks quite attractive in your favorite pair of blue jeans.
To tone the entire area at once, try a variety of squats. Basic squats involve standing with your feet about shoulder-width apart, your back straight, and your arms held directly out in front of you. Slowly bend your knees and lower your upper body into a sitting position. Hold for a few seconds, and then stand up straight again. Repeat this step as many times as you can; usually 10-12 reps every other day is sufficient.
Lunges
Lunges also work the entire lower body in one movement, and they are particularly effective if you hold light weights in each hand as you complete the exercise.
Begin by standing up straight and tall, with feet shoulder-width apart. Place one foot out in front of you and bend the knee to a 45? angle. Hold the position for a few seconds, and then slowly stand back up again. Like the squats, repeat the lunges as many times as you can, with 10-12 repetitions being a good range. Switch legs and then repeat the entire sequence with the other foot in front to work both legs equally. Hold five to 10-pound weights in each hand as you perform the lunges to create even more resistance and improve your results.
Getting a tighter, sexier lower body is all about burning fat and toning muscle. When you faithfully commit to these three exercises every week, you will be on the road to the hot butt, hips and thighs you have always wanted.
