I learned this new exercise today for inner and outer thighs, and I think I might add it to my daily exercise repertoire, because of it’s ease of performance, the fact that you can do it without any equipment, and the part of the body it targets happens to be one of my biggest problem areas - my outer thighs. This exercise does also target the inner thighs as well. It’s very simple, but it seems to be effective, because I could really feel it in my inner and outer thighs when I was finished.

Here’s how it goes. Grab yourself a ball the size of a childs play ball (like a kickball or soccer ball sized ball). It doesn’t have to be super rigid or squishy, just as long as it’s not too flimsy and you can squeeze it fairly hard without making it bust. Lie down on your back with your feet planted on the floor, and your knees in a triangle, like you’re doing a modified sit up.

Put the ball in between your knees and squeeze hard but controlled for about twenty to thirty seconds. Next, put the ball in between your two ankles between your legs and again squeeze the ball between your ankles hard but controlled for twenty to thirty seconds. Repeat this routine five times. When you are finished you should feel a little burn in your inner and outer thighs.

This is what is called an isometric move, and is targeted at spot toning the muscles without aerobic movement. It can be highly effective when combined with cardio exercise, so you can burn fat and then sculpt muscle at the same time. It is not recommended to do strictly isometric exercise, as you always need your cardio too. It’s good to sweat!

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