If you would like to lose weight in the thighs, there are a number of exercises that can work wonders. But before I tell you my mist preferred methods of cutting the fat in the thighs and hips, browse for the best exercises for men and the best exercises for women to see the different exercises that target different parts of the body.

 Running is one of the best ways to lose weight not just in the thighs, but in the other parts if the body. It also helps tone the skin once the fat is burnt preventing and getting rid of the sagging skin associated with extreme weight loss. It is however hard to start running especially for those who are a bit rusty and have not worked out in a long time. This is where walking comes in. Many would be surprised to know that walking for just 30 minutes each day could lead to shedding lots of pounds. You just need up be consistent and walk like you are five minutes late to maximize the calories burnt. Get a copy of Running Will Keep you Fit and learn how to burn fat, lose weight and build stronger muscles.

Crunches will do wonders up your thighs. This is another exercise that works  a number of muscles thus burning fat in the entire body. To do them, place your feet at shoulder length, arms outstretched in front of you. Use your stomach muscles to dip your behind towards the floor till your thighs are parallel to the floor and then back up. If you do it right, you will feel your muscles burning and you’ll have smaller, firmer thighs in no time. I like to do three sets if 20 crunches each. To add more resistance and increase the pounds lost, consider holding small weights as you do the crunches.Get this Exerciser and Core Trainer for great situps and crunches workouts.