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Exercises for toning stomach and thighs??

Cyan99
Cyan99 Posts: 84 Member
edited February 15 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys...

Wondering if anyone has any good/favourite exercises for toning abs and upper legs/thighs? I'm trying to focus on toning rather than weight and those areas are the only parts of my body I'm not very happy with at the moment... Would love any tips :)

Thanks! X

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,119 Member
    What is your understanding of "toning"?

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  • Cyan99
    Cyan99 Posts: 84 Member
    Erm, I would say strengthening and increasing muscle definition and leanness.
  • GplusC
    GplusC Posts: 18
    Squats.
  • Cyan99
    Cyan99 Posts: 84 Member
    Squats.

    Ah squats. Sometimes the answer to everything in life appears to be squats. :tongue:
  • GplusC
    GplusC Posts: 18
    Lunges
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,119 Member
    Erm, I would say strengthening and increasing muscle definition and leanness.
    Strengthening- there are a lots of exercises you can do. Squats, lunges, stiff legged deadlifts, crunches, leg raises, oblique crunches just to name a few.

    Definition and leaness- NO exercise addresses this. One can't spot exercise areas to reduce fat or increase definition. This has more to do with overall body fat and that is addressed by calorie deficit.

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    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Definition and leaness- NO exercise addresses this. One can't spot exercise areas to reduce fat or increase definition. This has more to do with overall body fat and that is addressed by calorie deficit.

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