Here are three exercises that really work the legs. Start off slowly if you are new to working out. Keep it up and soon you will have the legs you dream of!
Lateral Raises
Outer thighs:
When you begin have your weight on your left food and point out your right foot at an angle.
Holding onto a chair to balance yourself slowly raise and lower your right leg out to the side. The height you lift your leg is not as important as lifting it in good form. If you cannot lift it high, do not worry the exercise will be effective and in time you will improve.
Do 3 sets of 20 repetitions per leg.
Inner thighs:
Stand keeping your weight on your left foot.
Raise and point your right foot in front of you.
Slowly move your right foot and leg across your left leg.
Do 3 sets of 20 repetitions per leg.
Heel Raises
I love heel raises. I feel results quickly and even better see results quickly!
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. If you need to balance yourself you may put your hands on your hips or hold onto a wall or chair.
Raise your body up onto your tiptoes and hold it for a few seconds. Lower back down slowly.
Repeat for 3 sets of 40.
Challenge: Stand on your steps and let your heels hang off the edge. Slowly raise and lower your body for three sets of 20repetitions.
Lunges
Lunges work your legs and your bottom so this is another favorite exercise of mine. I have always loved doing lunges since I love feeling the burn in my legs.
Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart and then take a big step forward with your right foot.
With hands on your hips for balance lower your body straight down until your back leg forms a right angle at the knee.
Concentrating on your leg muscles, raise yourself back up in a slow and controlled manner.
Repeat the movement for three sets of 25 repetitions for each leg.