Ballerina Leg Workouts For Women

Some of the best leg workouts for women come from ballet moves. One can trim the thighs and tone calves by performing a series of plies. Use a high-backed chair to simulate a ballet bar. Gently rest hands on the top of the back of the chair. Stand with the feet facing parallel to the chair. Rock back slightly and open the feet so the heels remain together into a narrow V-shape. Begin by doing a plie, performed by bending the knees and moving halfway to the floor, much like a squat. Perform this action 10 times, rest and repeat another 10 times.

To trim inches from the upper thighs and hips, one will need to work the upper outer thigh muscles. Place the feet back to the parallel position. Keep shoulders and chest forward. Turn the feet and legs to the right. Raise up to the balls of the feet with thighs together. Begin side plies by doing 20 reps. Rest and do another 20 reps. Repeat this exercise on the left side.

Using a playground ball can dramatically shape the inner thighs. Lay on an exercise mat, with the knees bent. Place the playground ball between the thighs, curl up into a c-position with the body and hold onto the outer thighs. Begin squeezing the playground ball until a slight tension is felt in the inner thighs. Performing sit ups at the same time has the added bonus of toning the outside lines of the waist. Perform this act 20 times for the best results.