Tone Up Legs!

We all treasure being blessed with legs and should endeavor to strengthen and tone them. Here are 5 best exercises to have lean toned leg muscles.

1.Circle one leg

Lie down on your back and lift your left leg towards the ceiling. You can bend your left leg a bit or put your feet on the floor and bend your right knee to enhance your stability. Now arc your left leg while you inhale and while you exhale circle it down till it crosses your midline and then bring it to the center. Repeat the activity clockwise 3 times then anticlockwise 3 times and then switch legs.

2.Inner thigh lift

Lie on your left side with your body in a straight line, you may pull forward your legs a few inches. Now bend you right leg so that your right foot rests in front of your left thigh. Now hold your right ankle with your right hand and raise your left leg by a few inches while you inhale. Lower your leg while exhaling and repeat the activity for a number of times before you switch sides.

3.Side kick

Lie on your left side with your body in a straight line. You may move your legs forward a few inches. Kick your right leg up while you inhale and lower it in a controlled manner while exhaling. Ensure that while you kick up, your body remains in a straight line. Repeat the activity a number of times before you switch sides.

4.Using magic circles

Sit upright on a bench and cross your arms before you. Place a magic circle between your thighs. Squeeze the circle in with your thighs while you inhale, and count three. And while exhaling, squeeze it out and count 3. Repeat.

5.Using exercise ball

Place the exercise ball between your shins and lie down on your back.

Inhale: raise your legs up towards the ceiling

Exhale: lower your legs a bit after you squeeze the ball

Inhale: extend your legs vertical

Exhale: bring your legs towards your chest till they come parallel to it and continue exhaling while you extend your legs to your shoulders.

Inhale: contract your feet

Exhale: lower your body so that your vertebrates touch the floor one by one until your legs become vertical.

Inhale: lower your legs to start all over again. Repeat for a number of times.