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November 15th, 2009 | 
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Many of us admire those with super lean thighs especially when in swimsuits or bikinis. It may seem like a mirage but you too can get similar thighs with the correct set of exercises.
These exercises don’t have to be complicated but very simple ones that you can complete in the comfort and privacy of your own home. They include:
• The seated pillow squeeze
You will require a sturdy chair to sit on. Place your feet flat on the ground and have a pillow in between your thighs. Squeeze the pillow steadily with your thighs while exhaling then hold that position and let your breathing return to normal. Stop after a minute. Start with a single time, then work your way up to five times to give your inner thigh muscles the best exercise.
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It is a common misconception that only professional bodybuilders need to ‘pump iron’ or lift weights. Body building involves increasing the size or mass of the muscle and defining its shape.
Weight lifting is just one part of bodybuilding exercises. Weight lifting is important in power lifting, Olympic lifting, as well as in strength training and conditioning the muscles of the body.
Athletes use strength training and conditioning exercises to increase their physical stamina and improve their performance. These exercises should not be used to merely feel stronger. People often fail to appreciate the difference between body building and strength training.
Though the exercises used for these are the same, they are different in performance. Body building centers only on improving the physical appearance of the body, while strength training and conditioning exercises aim at making the body strong. It is how these exercises are performed that produces the desired result.
