Slim Down Sunday

Thigh Excersises

Squat with Ball

When it comes to thinner thighs, there's no exercise better than a squat.
Do it:
1. Place an exercise ball between the wall and the curve of your lower back.
2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
3. Bend your knees and lower 5 to 10 inches, keeping your shoulders level and your hips square. Hold this position for 3 seconds and then stand back up.

Start with 5 reps and work up to 12. Rest for 30 seconds and do another set.


The Single-Leg Circle
Once the single-leg circle feels too easy, try spelling out the alphabet with each leg.
Do it:
1. Lie back on the mat with your arms by your sides and your palms facing down.
2. Begin by pointing with your left foot, as if reaching out with your toes toward the ceiling, and rotate your leg slightly outward.
3. Inhale, and trace a circle on the ceiling with your left leg, moving your whole leg, but keeping your hips still. Don't lift your left hip off the floor.
4. Trace the circle on the ceiling 5 times in a clockwise direction. Repeat in a counter-clockwise direction.

Switch legs and repeat 5 times.