Thigh fat

ladarius93 · October 2016

Any suggestions on exercises to tone thigh fat. I'm starting Jillian Michaels killer buns and tjighs, but it's kind of hard on my knees due to osteoarthritis in my knees. Any other suggestions

Chieflrg · October 2016

You can't tone fat. That is a myth for the purpose of marketing of products.

You can lose fat by eating in a deficit while doing progressive resistant lifting to help retain muscle. Something along the the lines of Starring Strength or Strong Lifts are good programs.

mwickerh · October 2016

If you have access to a gym, and use the leg lift machine, if you place your feet wider apart in the middle of the platform, it works your inner thigh muscles. Or tie a resistance band around your knees and push out as much as you can. Be sure to drink plenty of water while working out to help with muscle fatigue and soreness the next day.

Chef_Barbell · October 2016

You cannot spot reduce. The weight will come off where it wants to.

BrianSharpe · October 2016

To reduce overall body fat you don't need to exercise you only need to eat fewer calories than you expend. The good news is that losing a few pounds may actually help with your knees too and there is a considerable body of evidence that strength training can significantly improve the quality of life for arthritis sufferers.

arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/exercise/benefits/osteoarthritis-exercise.php

ladarius93 · October 2016

I'm sorry everyone. I posted wrong. I meant to ask, what other exercises can I do to tone my thighs after fat loss?

IzzyBooNZ1 · October 2016

lunges, kettlebell swings, deadlifts , that is what seems to be working for me. That I can remember right now anyway. Brain is on friday mode and checking out......

psuLemon · October 2016

ladarius93 wrote: »

I'm sorry everyone. I posted wrong. I meant to ask, what other exercises can I do to tone my thighs after fat loss?

Well tone is actually a fancy word for fat loss, lol. But if you want stronger thighs and/or a stronger lower body, I would recommend a solid structured lifting routine, like StrongCurves. It will provide you with the greatest opportunity to maintain your current muscle mass and even potentially gain a bit. This way, when you lose the top layer, your lower body will look better.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

GottaBurnEmAll · October 2016

I have osteoarthritis in both knees as well as psoriatic arthritis.

My thighs are the first place I put on fat and the last place I'm losing it. I swear it's where my last 7 pounds are hiding

I hate them with every fiber of my being, but lunges are great.

I also run. Yes, even with bad arthritic knees, if you take your time and very slowly progress, you can run.

canadianlbs · October 2016

psulemon wrote: »

Well tone is actually a fancy word for fat loss, lol.

eh, except when someone like a massage therapist or the nurse at the blood-donor clinic comments on your muscle tone.

#pedantryout

arditarose · October 2016

Lift while you lose weight so your legs look nice.

I have big thighs. Fat thighs. I've had them all my life. Even at my smallest, those puppies were fatty.

Cheerios0392 · October 2016

I personally enjoy weighted dead lifts, glute bridges and squats.

I've got big thighs so I understand. I've found that no matter what I'm always going to carry extra fat there. Best thing you can do is try to embrace it

cerise_noir · October 2016

Just keep losing weight and the fat will go away eventually. If you are at of very close to your goal weight, eat at maintenance and start a progressive lifting program.

Gisel2015 · October 2016

OP, please consult with your orthopedic doctor and/or physio before you start doing weighted squats, DL, lounges or even running. If your knees AO is bone to bone, any of those exercises can make your situation worse, so they can recommend an exercise program for your condition. What is good for some people may not be good for others.
However, keep on moving (walking and bicycle are good options) and lose weight and that will help you to reach your goal.