Embarrassment is a common reaction one felt if you have flabby and unshapely legs. It bothers you and making you less proud of your body especially if you are wearing your sexy shorts and skirts. Below are some helpful exercises to tone your legs. It is not hard and everybody can do it, so can you!

Wall Squat with ball

Place stability ball against wall approximately lower back height.

1. Start position: Lean lower back against ball and take approximately one step forward with each foot~What you should do is: Allow your lower back to lean against the ball then take about a step forward with each footStarting Position: Place your lower back against the ball then move each foot a step forward. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip width apart.
2. Flex your hips and knees then lower your body until the thighs are parallel to the ground. Never allow knees to extend past the big toe.
3. Get back to the first position.
4. Remember to keep back and head straight in a neutral position.
5. Watch for proper knee alignment – do not let front knee extend past big toe or deviate laterally or medially. Don’t forget to rest for 30secs between sets.

Sidelying scissors

1. Start by lying on your side and raising both legs slightly off the ground.
2. kick your legs in opposite directions in a scissor type motion.
3. Only switch to side after doing the require number of repetitions. Trainer’s comments: no rest between sides

Adductor Raise

1. Lie on your side and lean up on your elbow. Position your top foot over your lower thigh.
2. Maintaining this position and raise your lower leg keeping it straight.
3. Repeat for the required number of repetitions and then repeat with the other leg.Instructor’s comments: no rest between sides

High Knee Drill

1. Stand in place with feet hip width apart.
2. Drive knee up towards chest and quickly place the foot back on the ground.
3. Drive other knee up in a moderate to fast jog with minimal ground contact time. Trainer’s comments: always do a warm up at least 5 minutes.

Calf Raise

1. Start position: Stand with feet hip width apart leaning against a ball or stand on the edge of a step on the balls of your feet with heels hanging over edge. Toes should be pointing forward.
2. Contract calves by pushing off balls of feet to raise heels up in air (standing on toes)
3. Lower heels and repeat.
4. Remember to keep knees slightly bent throughout movement to prevent any knee strain. Trainer’s comments: 30 sec rest between sets.

Hamstring Curl with stability ball

1. Assume back lying position on floor. Place hands at sides with palms down on floor.
2.  Starting position: Place heels of both feet on top of stability ball.. Elevate your hips upward.
3. Curl heels toward gluts by flexing at the knee. Hips should remain off floor.
   Repeat the first position
   Take the time to stabilize yourself in the stability ball by utilizing muscles in the trunk and core. If you cross your hand over your chest you are away from the base of support and this increase the level of difficulty. Trainer’s comments: don’t forget to take a thirty seconds rest between sets.

If you’re serious about having well toned legs, then taking action right now is necessary.
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