Earlier this week, we showed you a great exercise to tone and strengthen
your abdominal muscles. Today we'll show you an exercise for toning
the outer thighs. Even though the men might not be as eager to tone
the outer thighs as women, this exercise also challenges and improves
balance.
Here's how to execute the outer thigh toner exercise:
Start
Position: Stand next to each other with a stretch band tied around the
outside ankle. Stand far enough away so that the band is not too loose
to start (but not too tight!) Pull in the abs, lengthen through your
spine and inhale to prepare.
Exhale and maintain your balance as you lift the outside leg to the side.
Inhale, lower the leg back to the start position (but no need to
transfer full weight to the leg as you will be repeating the movement!)
Exhale, repeat, trying not to maintian perfect balance for 8-10 repetitions. Repeat with the other leg.
Remember,
exercises with the stretch band require cooperation and teamwork! By
working on control and focusing on precision, you can both tone your
muscles....without knocking each other over!
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