The Chic Physique: The Gap

The “thigh-gap” sparked controversy last month, when some Twitter users admitted that they were prepared to stop eating in order to achieve super-slim thighs of the models they saw on Victoria Secrets. There are now Twitter and Facebook accounts dedicated to the “thigh-gap” with more than 700,000 followers.

“Thigh gap” is the gap between your thighs where your upper legs do not touch. There is no need to stop eating to get toned inner thighs. The goal is to effectively target the muscles so they are healthy and toned not weak and frail.

Women should note that not everybody can achieve the gap look. I agree that dieting and genetics do play a major role but everyone can achieve toned legs through clean diet and exercise.This is always a good look gap or no gap! Remember that sometimes the gap look might not always be that attractive if achieved through starving yourself as you just look malnournished rather than toned.

Our body burns fat as a whole and can’t spot reduce but you can target areas to emphasize a bit more.

So this week’s workout is all about toning up the inner thighs and helping you target that trouble zone.

1) Windshield Wiper

Lie on your side legs together. Raise your left leg 90 degrees, toes pointed. Hold for a few seconds and return to the start. Try 25 each side.

2) Bend Side Lift

Lie on your side with your legs bent and stacked. Put your top leg at 90 degree angle and lift it up and down in this position. Try 25 each side.

3) Thigh Twist

Lie on your left side, left leg bent and right foot on the floor in front of your left knee, toes turned out.Straighten your right left out to the side so its parallel to the floor, foot flexed. Return to starting position. 25 reps each side.

4) Leg Push

Start on your back with your left leg raised 90 degrees, knees bent. Flex your foot and rotate it to the side.Straighten your left leg, like your pushing your foot against the ceiling. 25 reps each leg.

5) Heel Pulse

Grab onto your ankle with upper leg. With bottom leg, flex foot, heels up, toes down. Try 20 pulses each side.

6) Froggers

Bring heels together and flex feet in a V shape, knees right above hips. Squeezing your core, straighten your legs out. Try to keep the V the whole time. Try 20 reps.