I need something that doesn't require me buying any expensive equipment because I'm a broke college student. I just need something to help me tone up an area that I have had NO luck toning. Are there any that won't make my thighs more toned at the same time? (I have muscular thighs already)  I'm open to any ideas!  Thanks!
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Get down on all fours and alternately thrust your legs straight back, kinda like a mule kick. Go for the burn!
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Go to www.menshealth.com, www.mensfitness.com, www.absdiet.com (or buy the book). All are great for giving great workout tips for both resistance and non-resistance exercise. \n\nGood Luck.
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Cardio exercises won't tone your body.  You need some bodyweight exercises that will take that pain away from your knees, stretch you out, strengthen you, and give you some endurance.  \n\nI'd suggest doing some free squats (no weights needed, just do a lot of them), pushups, situps (don't bother with crunches, they are useless), just simple stuff like that.  Yoga is also very good - find a more vigorous discipline like Ashtanga.  \n\nAlso, I'd suggest Body Sculpting Bodyweight Exercises for Women by Eddie Baran.  Ignore the huckster-like sound of his website - the guy is for real and will make you look and feel better than you've ever felt.
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same here. I'm at the perfect wieght but I think I"m fat and I hate my thighs. To me they r huge but to other people they say they r OK! ok doesn't cut it 4 me and I don't like to be just average, I want to be super skinny or just yea.....We have stuff incommon that's cool! well try doing lunges and pilates on exercise videos. I'm 12 and I do exercise videos.
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The best thing that everyone is raving about is stength training with work out bands.  Every workout goru is pumping up the resistance band in there dvds.  No lie it does work.  I've been using it for two months.  People saw the difference after two-three weeks.  Dvds are reallly cheap between $15-$25 dollars a pop.  The resistance bands are non expensive either..  You can get either dvids or the band at any departmetn store Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Macy's, JCPenney, Sears or any athletic store.  You can tone up the body without emptying your wallet.  Good luck and be pursistant.
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Have you tried bellydance? I love the bellydance tapes by Veena and Neena Bidasha. They help tone in areas difficult to tone with regular exercising plus make you feel great about yourself. You can buy their DVDs pretty much anywhere online like Overstock or Amazon for about $12 or $13. I'd recommend the "Basic Moves & Fat Burning" one if you've never done bellydance before.
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Scr** that, get some tiger balm or liniment. you can get it at the drug store. the red kind is the best but test it in light layers as it kinda goes strong. but it's gooood for leg pain. mine anyway.  Was yours Linimist?  My dad uses that. Also not so bad. There's lots. I'd not pay shipping and handling if you don't have to.  You can call any chiro or massage therapist in your town, they probably have a ton of recommendations and samples. If you want all natural, and your leg pain is partly circulation problems, Weleda has er, Verdena? gel that you put on and it's WONDERFUL. Felt like dancin'.  Believe it or not I'm a spring chicken still, just a lot of ...happens. It's sold at www.saffronrouge.com  they have a lot of good stuff. Their arnica oil is good as well.
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No doubt this will be very helpful- dunno if it will make ur thighs super skinny in 15 days though! U could also do exercises like squats & ski-sit (back against a wall & thighs parallel to floor) to tone them up aswell...& cut down on chocolate?! I'm not sure what the special occassion is but I'm sure people will still love u if u have curvy legs!
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u ccan do this at home and its easy and very quick results ,place ur arms on the seat of the sofa and do press ups.easy,with fast results.Or,u could always wear a shrud on top of strapless.trendy funky and sassy
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The only one I tried was Pilates for Dummies and I found it at Wal-mart.  The instructor gives really clear instructions and in addition to the standards, they show you beginner and challenge exercises, too.\n\nAlthough I don't do them as often now, they really do help you to tone up and you definitely feel it, though not in a bad way.\n\nGood luck finding something that works for you. :-)
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Some reviews:\nN0-Explode is a fun product. You will get CRAZY amped, but not much else. The Arginine works by dialating the blood vessels, but all of the caffine closes your blood vessels. You are left with paying 60 dollars for a caffine boost. Try a preworkout supp. like NOX-CG9, you will get much better results, albiet without the rush.\n\nI am in high school and have been working out for about 3 years. I have been working out with NO XPLODE for 3 months now and have had results right away. from not being tired, having edurance, and size...diffinatly size. I would recommed this to any one who takes working out seriously and is looking for a little bost.
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Try looking in the same store where you found the inflatable muscles - I suppose my next question is:\nWithout chemical assistance, what is your maximum weight (free weights) for a good set (maximum number of reps that you can do in a normal set - not the two rep max-out set) for the following exercises:\n\nSquat\nDead Lift\nClean & Jerk\nMilitary Press\nFlat Bench Press\nIncline Bench Press\nDecline Bench Press\nBicep Curl\nPreacher Curl\nShrugs (with Barbel)\nSkull Crushers\n\nI would be interested to find out
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I think if  you just squeeze the cheeks a few times for a long time until you feel a burn, that may be the easiest way to go, but don't take my word for it. I've never done it. I believe squats are a fabulous way to get nice buns and thighs.
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i would try to tone... if you really want it... um.. leg lifts... or crunches that include your legs... "V ups" are amazing... my question for you.. what kinda dancer are you???
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if you are strictly wanting skinnier legs, cardio is the way to go. personally, i alternate cardio workouts and weight training. however, i'm looking for slight muscle definition. cardiovascular training burns fat. it will build some muscle, but it will be a small amount and will be more of a "toned" look. i wish i could tell you there is a quick, simple way. however, from a girl who inherited large hips and thighs, i can tell you that exercising with cardio is the best thing you can do. treadmill, biking, eliptical, soccer, anything that will get you active. if you aren't able to run, walking is better than nothing. maybe try ankle weights for a little extra work. a healthy diet doesn't hurt either! try snacking on fruit instead of chips, water instead of carbonated beverages, and lower caloric intake for faster results. it's all in the math. take in less calories, burn more, the results....fat loss that you will be happy with! good luck to you!
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Tae-Bo is the best.  I own Winsor Pilates, but the pace is too slow; it doesn't present a challenge.  It does help strengthen your core and improve your posture, it's good for days when you just don't want to do anything.  Tae-Bo is great cardio, burns a lot of calories, really tones your body, and you feel more powerful.  I recently purchased Bootcamp Elite series with the weighted Resistance bands and it's wonderful.  Your arms will tone, abs, legs, and butt.  Try it you'll love it.
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I used the crossbow, which is very similiar to the bowflex...I tried the bowflex and it's more or less the same thing, i liked the crossbow a little better because you can change the resistance quicker and go to different exercises faster if you want to do a bunch of reps and go to each exercise without a break (can't think of the type of workout that is off for some reason at the moment)...ANYWAYS...as far as quality goes, i think the bowflex is top notch, you can't go wrong and it's definitely a good workout...free weights will give you more of bulky muscles, bowflex will give you more lean muscle....i don't know where you're from, but there is a place called Dicks Sporting goods that has a bowflex on display where you can try it...i think it would be worth your investment to get a bowflex