Four Ways To Slim Down Hips & Thighs

Shape up and slim down with BET's tips on toning common trouble zones.

Four Moves To Slim Down Hips And Thighs - If you're serious about a slimdown, get ready to work. Whipping those hips and thighs into shape is going to take sweat and commitment. Here are the moves.

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Four Moves To Slim Down Hips And Thighs - If you're serious about a slimdown, get ready to work. Whipping those hips and thighs into shape is going to take sweat and commitment. Here are the moves.

No Distractions! - Every few minutes while doing cardio, increase the speed and/or resistance or incline enough so that after one minute at this escalated workload you are totally out of breath. This is called interval training.

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No Distractions! - Every few minutes while doing cardio, increase the speed and/or resistance or incline enough so that after one minute at this escalated workload you are totally out of breath. This is called interval training.

Exercise! - Who has the time? You do. Walking or biking to class. Getting at least 10 minutes of in-room calisthenics in the morning or during a study break, or take a dance break to get moving. You’ll also need weight-bearing exercises to keep your bones strong and the fat off.

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Bump It Up! - Every few minutes while doing cardio, increase the speed and/or resistance or incline enough so that after one minute at this escalated workload you are totally out of breath. This is called interval training.

Leg Presses, Curls Are The Best - Include leg presses, leg (hamstring) curls and leg extensions in your regimen. And work hard! Between 8 and 12 repetitions should have you nearly quivering.

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Leg Presses, Curls Are The Best - Include leg presses, leg (hamstring) curls and leg extensions in your regimen. And work hard! Between 8 and 12 repetitions should have you nearly quivering.

Weightlifting Is Essential - Use weights for your back, chest, shoulders, triceps and biceps muscles as well. If you already are, increase the weights so that 8-12 reps require all you’ve got. If you’ve been avoiding upper body weight routines, it’s time to get at them.

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Weightlifting Is Essential - Use weights for your back, chest, shoulders, triceps and biceps muscles as well. If you already are, increase the weights so that 8-12 reps require all you’ve got. If you’ve been avoiding upper body weight routines, it’s time to get at them.