Get slimmer, toned thighs

Whether you're trying to squeeze into your skinny jeans or just don't like the wobble on your thighs, these two exercises are great for toning that area and helping you get shapely legs. All you need to do is some cardio to get you sweating for at least 15 mins and then follow the instructions on how to do the narrow to wide squats and the backwards lunge with kick. 

You ready?


Narrow to wide squat jumps

Stand upright with your feet hip width apart
Sit back into a regular squat position making sure that your knees do not travel further forwards than your toes
Now swing your arms to jump out of the squat position

Move your feet apart in the air and land with your feet a little wider than shoulder width apart and with your toes turned out

Keep your tummy tight as this will help you balance

Sit back into a wide squat position making sure that your knees stay in line with your hips and ankles

Swing your arms to jump out of this position

Move your feet together in the air and land with them hip width apart

Repeat for 20 jumps; 10 squats in each position

Backwards Lunge with Leg Kick


Stand upright with your feet hip width apart, shoulders relaxed and arms by your sides

Take a big step backwards and move into the lunge position

At the bottom of the movement you should have right angles at both knees with your body upright

Spring the back leg out of this position as you stand upright, swing it forwards and straighten it in front of you

Return this leg to the starting position

Repeat the sequence on the other side

Continue until you have completed 10 lunges and kicks on each leg

Make sure your body is upright throughout the movement - no leaning backwards and forwards...

More thigh blasting workouts to complete your workout.

How To Tone Your Bum

Earlier in the week, I showed you how to work on those bingo wings and tone those biceps in time to show them off with your summer clothes.

Well now it's time to sort out the junk in your trunk! Yes, the bum. Summer is a cruel season when it comes to showing off the body so trying these 2 simple moves at least 3 times a week will have you (and others) noticing the difference.


Single Leg Lunges

• Stand with one foot on a bench or step behind you.
  
• Keeping your upper body upright, bend your front leg until your back knee almost touches the ground.
  
• Stand straight, and repeat x15.
  
• Swap legs and repeat x15

Squats

• Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
• Sit back, bending at your hips and your knees as though you were about to sit on a chair.
• Keep your knees above your toes.
• Stand straight and repeat 15 times
  

If you do both of these exercise today, tomorrow and Sunday, I guarantee that by Monday, you'll start to notice a difference. Combine these with the bingo wings and biceps and you'll be Summer ready in no time. Just 4 moves - go on give them a go.