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There are a lot of leg exercises that anyone can choose from. Your choice will depend on what is your goal. It does not matter whether you are a ballerina, a runner or a weight-lifter. Firm legs are perfect not only for aesthetic purposes but for healthy reasons as well. Exercises to firm legs are easy to do and can be very effective if properly executed.

One of the best exercises to firm legs is known as Calf Burns. This leg exercise maybe a bit strenuous but it certainly is worth the effort. First, you need to stand straight with your heels together and your toes apart. Make it a point to stand at a flat surface so that you are properly balanced. Slowly lift your heels and balance yourself using the balls of your feet. Stay in this position for about 5 seconds and then lower yourself again to go back to the original position. If you are just starting out, you can repeat this exercise for about 10 times but as you strength and balance is gradually increased, you can also increase the time that you spend standing on the balls of your feet. You can also execute this leg exercise by slightly bending your knees while standing on the balls of your feet. It will not only make your legs firmer, it will also enhance your butt and hamstrings.

Another exercise to firm legs is referred to as Spinning. This routine will not only strengthen your leg muscles, it will also tone your hamstrings, calves and quadriceps. Spinning has a lot of benefits as it can help enhance your flexibility and it can reduce cellulite as well. You are free to use a stationary bike or a regular bike. The point is to spend about 15 minutes spinning the machine.

Knee Exercise to firm legs maybe less vigorous but they can be very effective as well. All you have to do is sit straight in a chair and bend your legs at about 90 degrees. This will make your thigh parallel to the ground in the same way that your lower leg is vertical. Do this exercise with one leg at a time. Remember put tension in your thigh for about 5 seconds before finally releasing it. Repetition of about 10 times for each leg should be enough.