QUICK!!! How do I tone my abs and thighs w/out the fancy equipment?

Question

I am not that rich and I can't really afford the equipment I want toned abs and thighs with ways that I can do at home, simple ways. Thanks

Answer 1

Buy 8 minute abs. You can probably get a video for 8 cents on eBay or somewhere and it really works!

Answer 2

Crunches and leg lifts. The crunches target the upper abs. Perform leg lifts by lying on your back and with legs together lift from 6 inchs off floor to approx 45 angle and do 3 sets of 10. This targets lower abs. For thighs - leg lifts from side position 3 sets of 10 on each side to start with.

Answer 3

Lie down flat on your back, keep your hand under your head, dont lift your head. Just settle your hand below your head. Now left your hills above the ground, legs straight; not bend. lift them 5 inches above ground and stay in that lifted leg position for few minutes. Do squats for thighs; best one.

Answer 4

Squats, sit ups, crunches, etc. Maybe you should get a work-out video/DVD. They're not too expensive and you can do the work-out at home. I like to do them in my room. ^_^

Answer 5

100 crunches a day Oww there still hurtin, im tryiying to get my abs back but im not fat, I JUsT Want the maGain1:D ^_~

Answer 6

Please read the recommendations below. Also, go to the book store and locate the book "Weight Training for Dummies". In chapter 15 you will find excellent information on how to perform abdominal exercises correctly. Page 218 of the book dispels all the myths surrounding abdominal training.

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

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http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

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*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

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A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

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Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 7

Do crunches, side crunches (rotating as you sit up), bicycles, dancing, and show your confidence and someone will tell you, you look great

Answer 8

windsor pilates work well! you can buy the workout set for 9.99. good luck!

Answer 9

crunches, pushups, chin ups(curl your legs everytime you go up)

Answer 10

situps and walking has done me wonders.