Effective Ways to Lose Thigh Fat

Even though full hips and thighs are a beautiful thing, many a woman has looked begrudgingly at her legs in the mirror. Unfortunately there's no one exercise or food that does the trick — spot reducing fat doesn't work — but keep reading to find out what can help.

Cardio and Enough of It:

Burning calories is key to reducing your overall body fat, and heart-pumping cardio is going to make that happen. Choose the types that burn the most calories such as biking, running, and jumping rope. As a bonus, these also tone the legs while you're doing them. Do 60-minute sessions five times a week to really notice a difference.

Pump It Up:

The incline, that is. When doing cardio, pump up the treadmill's incline, find some hills to bike or run up, or do the stairs outside or in your home. You'll instantly feel your heart-rate increase, which means you're working harder, burning more calories than if you stuck to a flat surface. Incline also targets the thighs, hamstrings, and tush, toning your lower body.

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