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How to Get Thin Thighs
by admin on Feb.02, 2010, under Weight
Every women dream to have thinner thighs; one need time, patience and exact thigh exercise. You should also have a good weight loss plan with exercise. Here I am presenting 10 exercises to get thinner thighs.
1. Chair squat
Squats is known the most beneficial and successful exercise for thighs, buttocks and claves. There are different types of squats like chair squat, dumbbell squat etc. Chair squat can be performed by standing in front of the chair with your back towards the chair. Now slowly sit down the chair and stand up again. Keep in mind that your legs should not be completely extended.
2. Dumbbell squat
Dumbbell squat is difficult than chair squat. Holding the dumbbells in your hands, your arm should be relaxed and straight. Now lower your body and don\’t stand straight until your thighs correspond to floor.
3. Power walking
Power walking is the easiest of all thinner things exercises. The simple method is to walk faster than normal with every step a strong step. Don\’t concentrate on speed in power walking and try to develop longer strides. You should take this exercise 3 to 4 days in a week and not less than 30 minutes.
4. Stationary bike
First configure the stationary bike and be sure to set up the seat in such a way that when you extend your leg to the bottom of pedal stroke, your knee should be a little bended. You should do this exercise 30 minutes every day and not more than 4 days in a week.
5. Leg Press
You must have a leg press machine at home or you have to go to gym to accomplish this exercise. Your movement should be slow, flexible and legs extended completely.
6. Fitness band standing leg adduction
Attach fitness band to a door and to the left ankle to start this exercise. You have to contract the inner thighs with the help of a chair and putting weight over your right leg. Repeat the exercise for both legs and with 20 repetitions to obtain thinner thighs.
You may not find all the exercises very easy. Nevertheless, if you really want to have thin thighs, it will not be a difficult task for you keeping in view the accomplishment of your dream.
Full Squat During Pregnancy – to Do or not to Do
by admin on Jan.30, 2010, under Women's Health
Full Squat During Pregnancy- To Do or Not To Do- by Jacqueline Gradish, BSc., Medical Exercise Specialist
?Doing a full squat exercise when you are not pregnant is recommended for people with healthy backs.? Squatting is a primal developmental stage for babies and is a precursor to standing and walking, on the other hand, what if you are pregnant, what type of squats should you do and in what range.? Many birthing classes recommend performing a full squat or a partner assisted full squat for a natural delivery.? I have studied many fitness articles that indicate to avoid
