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Get Beautiful Slim Legs
Great, toned legs can be yours too if you are ready to take some time off your
busy schedule and get started with a simple exercise regimen. It takes more than
just running or brisk walking to attain those absolutely divine legs. You need
to do regular crunches, squats and plunges. 10 repetitions everyday would
guarantee leaner, shapely calves. Even simple skipping helps you to tone the
flab around the waist, hips and the calves. But it must be done consistently and
in a months time you will see the results for yourself.
Here are a few easy-to-do exercises and the best part is you don't need to go to
the gym or buy some fancy exercise equipment.
Try some squats:
Stand in front of a chair or bench with your feet wide apart. Bend your knees as
though you're sitting on the chair, keeping your weight on your heels. When your
legs are parallel with the seat of the chair, slowly rise to your original
standing position.
Take a wide stance with your toes pointing outward. Standing upright, slowly
bend your knees in the direction of your toes until you can no longer see your
toes. Slowly return to the starting position.
Do some wall sits:
With your back touching the wall, move your feet away from the wall. Bend your
knees so that your legs form a 90-degree angle. Stay in the position for as long
as you can.
Go for a lunge:
With your arms by your side, take a giant step forward with your right leg and
raise it so your thigh becomes parallel with the floor. Pushing backward off the
same leg, return to your starting position. Repeat with the left leg. Kneel down
on a mat onto your knees and elbows with both feet flexed (toes pulled in). Kick
up and out with one leg, squeezing the buttocks, extending leg straight out,
keeping hips square to the ground during the movement. Bend knee in and return
to start, a minimum of 20 each side would be great.
Standing Stretch:
Stand about 12 inches away from wall. Place forearms against wall and lean
forward. Step back with the right leg, keeping the right leg straight and press
the right heel down. Feel mild tension in the right calf. Hold for 15 seconds,
and then repeat on other side.
Apart from the exercise, regularly massaging your legs and feet with a
nourishing body lotion or cream right from the toes upwards for 15 minutes
everyday will relax your legs too. These few leg exercises, if practiced
consistently, will shape you up for a full 10. So go ahead ! Start off today!. |