Tips on Toning Inner Thighs Without Gym Equipment

While it is not possible to pinpoint, or "spot reduce" where weight loss and fat reduction occurs on your body with exercise, it is possible toperform certain exercises to strengthen the underlying muscles in those areas.

One place that some women tend to hold stubborn weight is in the inner thigh area. Attempts at reducing excess weight or fat of any kind should be approached sensibly. You cannot decide where the fat goes and where it doesn't. A nutritious diet, and a regular work out will help decrease fat deposits on all parts of the body, including the inner thighs.

One way to combat fat distributed on your entire body, including any "problem" area like the inner thighs, is by walking. Walking does wonders for the leg muscles, and for the inner thighs. If you follow a regular workout routine, and are eating sensibly, implementing the following exercises will help you tone your inner thighs.

Inner Thigh Stretch

You may want to first stretch the inner thighs by sitting down on the floor. Sit up straight. Bend both knees out, bringing the bottoms of the feet together. Gently hold on to the toes or the tops of the feet, which will be turned out, and bring the feet closer to your body. Hold for five to 10 seconds.

Hold for a longer or shorter period of time depending on your comfort level. This should be slow and gentle movement. The stretch will be felt in the inner thighs, and the outer thighs.

Toning the Inner Thighs without Gym Equipment Exercise 1. Foot Sweep

The foot sweep is a standing exercise for the inner thighs.

The foot sweep is an inner thigh exercise that mimics a gym equipment exercise. Stand up tall and straight. You can hold onto a wall if you are not able to balance or hold your weight on one leg and foot. Lift the right foot off the ground, and point the toes. Slowlysweep the right foot and cross over the left foot, and across the left shin. The movement is a small one, but it is effective.

Do a set of eight on with the right leg and repeat with the left. Start with one set the first couple of times. Eventually move up to three sets for inner thigh toning.

Toning the Inner Thighs without Gym Equipment Exercise 2. V-Stretch