A: Generally speaking, for women, the legs can be one of the more difficult areas to tone. But don’t despair it is completely within your grasp to have the legs you desire. Begin by changing up your cardio routine. Add in the elliptical trainer at a high intensity at a running pace as if you were on a treadmill. Keep the pace consistent trying to avoid letting yourself slow down. If you aren't already, you need to incorporate weights into your workout. Exercises that will work wonders include the squat, leg press, leg extension and hamstring curl. Set your weights so that you can complete anywhere from 15 to 20 repetitions per exercise. Once you've completed these exercises run flights of stairs. Then repeat the complete series of exercises three to 5 times. Your legs will scream but they'll become what you want.

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Heidi Richards BA, PTS is the owner of Why Not Personal Training and founder of Y NOT Weight Loss Brampton. Heidi has over 15 years of active experience in the fitness industry. She is a graduate of the University of Waterloo with a degree in Dance. Heidi is also a Pro Figure Athlete, Fitness Model and Personal Trainer Specialist certified with Can-Fit-Pro.