In today's society, many women aspire to have perfect legs. Although there is a wide variety of beautiful legs in the world, anyone can benefit from having them healthy and toned. Whether you want to show them off or develop new muscles, you can definitely succeed in having beautiful legs.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Show Your Legs
Step 1. Remember that you don't have to conform to a beauty standard
Everyone has different legs from the others and may very well believe that they are perfect for their canons - never think that yours are not beautiful because they do not look like the ones you see in the magazines. Your legs are not only unique, probably those in newspapers and commercials have been retouched with Photoshop.
Step 2. Instead of wearing shoes that shorten the legs, go for high heels, which make them stand out
This type of shoe makes you look slim and slender. Make sure you learn to walk in high heels so you don't look awkward. Stiletto heels can also make your bottom look more toned.
Step 3. Wear skirts and shorts that flatter and highlight your legs
If you don't like your thighs, you can safely wear clothing that comes to knee height to show off your beautiful calves. When you're feeling bold and confident, try to go for shorter pieces of clothing so you'll flaunt and flatter your legs.
Step 4. Make sure the pants are your size
When wearing them, you should feel comfortable and be able to move around smoothly. Typically, the pants that stand out the most are those that adhere well to the lower back and legs, without impeding movement.
Step 5. Put on the socks
This garment works in almost any situation, as long as you have several pairs of different colors. Wear it under your skirts for straight, sleek legs.
- In the afternoon or evening, wear dark socks.
- During the day, go for lighter or flesh-colored ones, or try a new vibrant color.
Step 6. Get a tan
Tanned legs look healthy and beautiful wherever you are. Make sure you protect them by using a sunscreen with SPF 30, but still try to have a nice summer and golden complexion.
The self-tanning cream is perfect for the legs. In fact, it gives a healthy complexion without having to expose them to UV rays. In addition, it is much more difficult to notice streaks or patches on the legs, a problem that is often caused by self-tanning creams
Step 7. Try to have good posture
Imagine that all parts of the body are perfectly aligned with each other. The ears must be above the shoulders, the shoulders above the hips, the hips above the knees and the knees above the ankles. Good posture accentuates the best parts of the legs in any situation.
Method 2 of 3: Take Care of Your Legs
Step 1. Prevent varicose veins by making sure that the legs are not subjected to long periods of strain
Varicose veins, also called spider veins, are unsightly red lines that some women develop after passing a certain age. It's not always possible to avoid them, but there are steps you can take to prevent them from developing.
- Exercise regularly to improve leg strength and circulation.
- Apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun.
- When you sit down, cross your ankles, do not cross your legs.
- Limit your consumption of foods rich in salt and sodium.
Step 2. Scrub regularly to get rid of dead skin cells
The whole body is constantly eliminating dead cells, even from the legs. Shaving, walking and wearing pants are all actions that have a certain impact on the skin, so it helps the epidermis to regenerate by removing dead cells. Use an exfoliating glove, loofah sponge, or scrub. Give your legs a gentle massage every time you shower.
Try a sugar scrub for better results
Step 3. Hydrate your legs every night
Rub a dollop of moisturizer on your legs before bed so your skin is beautiful and healthy. These products keep the epidermis hydrated to prevent cracking, damage and blemishes.
Step 4. Think about the hair removal of this area
Many consider hair on the legs unsightly. That said, you shouldn't feel like you have to shave just to impress someone. If you have to go to an important event, you want to have perfect movie star legs or you just find that the hair is ugly, you need to find a way to remove it.
- Shave your legs. The most common way to remove hair is to shave in the shower. It's quick and easy, but the result doesn't always last long.
- Do you wax. Although sometimes painful, waxing leaves your legs smooth longer than razor.
- Use an electric epilator. These machines have a function very similar to that of waxing and pull the hairs individually. Unlike wax, however, epilators do not get dirty at all and can be reused, but it must be said that many women find them painful.
Method 3 of 3: Tone the Leg Muscles
Step 1. Every week, do 3-5 hours of cardio workouts
Aerobics accelerates the heart rate and breathing; consider swimming, running or cycling. Going for a walk is also ideal for getting fit legs and fighting fat accumulation on the thighs. Try zone-specific exercises, such as:
- Go cycling.
- Swim.
- Go upstairs.
- Elliptical.
Step 2. Try sprint or interval training
If you want to tone your muscles, you need to take high intensity shots to shape the muscle fibers. Jogging is not effective for this purpose, but interval training is. To do this, run at top speed for 30 seconds, then jog for 1 minute to relax. At the end of the minute, start running fast again for 30 seconds. Repeat the pattern 10-15 times.
Remember to warm up before a workout and cool down at the end
Step 3. Do lunges
Lunges tone the thighs and buttocks. To do one, take a long step forward with your right foot. Slowly lower your left knee and waist towards the floor, as if you are "sinking". Stand up and alternate your legs. Do 10 reps per leg for 3 consecutive sets.
Step 4. Try thigh exercises like leg lifts
They tone the inner thigh. Lie on your right side and lift your left leg diagonally, as if trying to hold a ball between your thighs. Repeat 20 times, then switch sides. Do 3-5 sets per leg.
Step 5. Exercise your calves
Calf raises can be performed anywhere there is a step. Climb a step or any other raised surface with your toes, leaving your heels hanging over the edge. Slowly rise to your toes, then lower your heels below the edge. Do 3 consecutive sets of 20 repetitions for toned calves.
Step 6. Lift weights to strengthen the leg muscles
One of the most effective ways to have perfect, sculpted legs is to develop and tone your muscles. It is not true that lifting weights makes women fat: it is a myth. Strength training is an easy way to get faster and more effective results - plus you control muscle development. There are many different machines, but the following exercises offer a good starting point for toning your calves, thighs and glutes:
- Deadlifts.
- Squat.
- Leg curl.
Step 7. Make sure you play sports effectively and safely.
It is essential to master the right technique when trying to sculpt the muscles. Being inaccurate causes injury and prevents muscles from developing as fast as they could. Here are some basic principles to remember:
- The saying "If you want to look beautiful, you have to suffer a little" is a myth. The exercises should challenge you, but not be painful, otherwise you risk getting hurt.
- For each exercise, try to do 3-5 sets of 10-15 repetitions for good results.
- Try to always have good posture: your back should be straight, your joints never fully extended and your feet firmly placed on the ground.
Advice
- Crossing your legs when sitting can impair blood circulation and cause varicose veins. Crossing the ankles prevents the problem.
- Be patient. There are no miraculous methods to have perfect legs. The biggest changes come as a result of long-term wise choices. In fact, you should have a healthy lifestyle that guarantees real benefits to the body. Establish a program and follow it constantly to maximize psychophysical benefits.
- Research various products online and try them in store before you buy them. Ingredients potentially harmful to the skin could increase sensitivity to UVA / UVB rays, irritate the epidermis, or cause allergic reactions, among other problems.
- There is no single type of perfect leg: shapes and proportions vary. What matters is to take care of your body as much as you can.
Warnings
- When you go out in the sun, always apply a cream with SPF 30 or higher. Don't worry - you'll get a tan anyway. Overdoing it with sun exposure is harmful and can cause serious skin problems, including melanoma.
- Be wary of diet pills and other pharmaceuticals that promise fast body improvement. They are often accompanied by serious side effects and are ineffective. If something sounds too good to be true, avoid it.
