Fem Athletes: Three Incredible Thigh Toning Exercises

Newer and updated versions of classics tend to utilize technology to enhance the movie experience to modern audiences.

This approach was well received in the 2013 remake of the The Great Gatsby.

Let’s travel back to 1949: Nick Carraway (Macdonald Carey) resides among Long Island’s elite during the 1920s. His enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby (Alan Ladd), invites him to a party at his mansion, where they become acquainted. Nick slowly gets caught up in Gatsby’s obsession with his lost love, the beautiful Daisy Buchanan (Betty Field), who is now married to Tom Buchanan (Barry Sullivan). Nick foresees inevitable tragedy as Gatsby undertakes bolder and bolder advances toward Daisy.

Let’s rocket ship to the third installment in 1974: Nick Carraway (Sam Waterston) is a young man from the Midwest living modestly among the decadent mansions of 1920s Long Island. He becomes involved in the life of the mysterious Jay Gatsby (Robert Redford), a rich man who throws the most lavish parties on the island. But behind Gatsby outgoing demeanor is a lonely man who wants nothing more than to be with his old love, Daisy (Mia Farrow). She is married to the bullheaded Tom (Bruce Dern), creating a love triangle that will end in tragedy.

And to the modern version in 2013: The Great Gatsby is a 2013 Australian-American epic romantic drama film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s 1925 novel of the same name. The film was co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio as the eponymous Jay Gatsby, with Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, and Elizabeth Debicki in supporting roles. Production began in 2011 and took place in Australia, with AU$105 million budget.

The film polarized critics, receiving both praise and criticism for its acting performances, soundtrack, visual style, and directing. Audiences responded much more positively, and F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s granddaughter praised the film, stating “Scott would have been proud”. As of 2016, it is Baz Luhrmann‘s highest grossing film, having earned over AU$350 million worldwide. At the 86th Academy Awards, the film won in both of its nominated categories: Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.

In the competitive female wrestling industry we have our updated versions of past models as well.

The fitness boom and societal change among the Alpha Female has forever altered the internal and physical makeup of women around the world.

Femcompetitor Magazine had the honor of meeting beautiful stealth grappler Eugenie at an event in Las Vegas.

Please take a look at that breathtaking body? Especially her toned thighs.

She is the updated version of starlets with the most beautiful thighs from another time period.

You can literally see the updating in the newer model.

We’ll never forget Ava Gardner.

Just look at those incredible, feminine, toned thighs.

Magnificent.

Actress Ava Gardner was a sultry beauty famous for playing femme fatale roles. Ms. Gardner was born on December 24, 1922, in Grabtown, North Carolina. She signed a contract to be an actress with MGM in 1941, but it wasn’t until her appearance in 1946’s The Killers that she became a star. One of the world’s most beautiful women, Ms. Gardner died on January 25, 1990, at age 67, in London, England.

When it comes to admiring incredible women like Ava Gardner, it is so easy to stay melded to the past.

Painful as it sometimes may be, we have to stay in the present with an eye to the future.

A more stealth future.

So you came to this article to read suggestions on how to tone your thighs in a modern way. Then you have come to the right place.

Please enjoy the article from a guest writer. The updated version.

3 Thigh Toning Exercises – The Last You’ll Ever Need!

By Ali Honeycutt  

You’ve seen more thigh toning exercises than you care to admit, and your legs are still heavier than you care to admit. There are no surprises there, most of the information disseminated online is given by people who haven’t put their money where their mouth is; they’ve never done the exercises they recommend or have no direct experience with them.

The thigh toning exercises recommended here are the result of years of experience either training others or practicing them myself. They’ve worked on my own thighs (which are genetically big) and the thighs of my clients, past and present, and with exciting results.

First, your bigger legs may not be your fault. As a male, I’ve had to live with thicker thighs than most because of my genetic predisposition no matter how low my body fat percentage. As for my female clients (and friends and family), your legs are thicker as a result of your genes as well. The male body is generally geared toward utility, with a genetic focus on muscle. The female body as the provider of life, however, is built to sustain a pregnancy as a major function. A gift as it may be, it doesn’t bode well for the fit of your jeans or how you look in your new skirt. In genetic terms, it’s survival over fashion.

But that doesn’t mean you’re not in control. With the right diet and the right exercises, you too can look your sexy best in those jeans that are hiding in the back of your closet. You too can slip on that tantalizing dress you haven’t been able to wear for years. You too, like so many other people, can look and feel confident in your body and enjoy abundant health and well-being.

Since the focus of this article is about thigh toning exercises, food will not be covered in detail. However, food intake is not as difficult as it’s been made out. Focus on colorful vegetables (very few starches) and whole proteins like chicken and fish as your staples. Eat a lot of soups, especially legume-based soups like black bean, lentil, and split pea. Take in plenty of mono-unsaturated fats as found in avocados and olive oil regularly. Stay clear of bread and sweets. Space prevents a full listing, but this is a good start to getting your slim-leg endeavors off the ground!

The exercises outlined in this article are a culmination of years of experience and eye-popping, real-world results from people like you. They are moms and teachers, receptionists and college students, factory workers and housewives who made a decision to look great and feel great every day. As their glutes and hamstrings became leaner, the exercises they performed became easier by the day. Their thigh toning exercises soon became an integral part of their workout routine and they never looked back. These are some of the exercises they loved and got the most from:

1. Hamstring curls. Among the best for male clients, but female clients steer clear of this exercise, which is a mistake. With lighter weight, this exercise can be THE go-to women’s thigh toning exercise. On the machine, lie on your stomach and put your ankles under the pads. Curl your legs upward toward your butt using your hamstrings. Do a set of 10 of these.
2. Squats. Again, visions of power lifters pushing 700 pounds usually keeps women from this exercise, but give it a try (with a little less weight of course)! Use a weight belt and just the 45 pound bar if you are new to this exercise (no weight on the ends). Feet shoulder-width apart, bar on a towel on the back of your neck, squat down in a slow motion (keep your back straight) to where your hamstrings are parallel to the ground. Then lift up again to a standing position. Do 7 – 10 reps of these 3 times per week.
3. Quad extensions. Among the best thigh toning exercises because it strengthens and tones all at once, and the results are noticeable quickly. The movement is simple but effective, on the quad extension machine, extend your legs outward (don’t lock your knees), and release slowly down. Do 10 reps 3 times per week for toned, sexy quads.

For women and men, there is little that makes you feel more empowered than sexy legs. You are preparing for a rewarding time in your life right now. You don’t even have to wait long to see progress – it gets better by the day! Countless other women and men have given it their best and wound up loving the legs they see in the mirror, and you can too.

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