Longer legs are possible for all body types and beauty goals!

5 tried and true tips on how to get longer legs. While some are as easy as tricking the eye others will take a little more sweat, pain, and determination to achieve, but the results will leave you with a healthier body and of course a more confident and sexy walk! Each tip is chosen to improve the legs’ health and stamina while strengthening the bones for the years to come.

Tip #1 Long and slow exercise

When exercising many people think the more repetitions you do and the faster you do it the skinnier your legs will become. While that may be true to start with because you’re burning a lot of calories and fat, in the end you will gain more muscle than you want leaving you with buff legs that look larger than before. If that’s what you’re going for that’s ok, but if you want lean and long muscles slow down your exercise routine. Take your time with each workout drawing out each repetition very slowly. The key is to stretch out the muscle for as long as possible to build its strength and stamina. Think of the muscle as a rubber band. If you pull it tight and release in short motions the rubber doesn’t stretch but remains the same, but if you were to pull that rubber band as long and far as it will go and hold it there the rubber band will most likely remain stretched out overtime. It’s good to know what’s happening to the muscles from a scientific approach as well so let’s take a look. When you work out, especially when stretching, you are ripping the muscle fibers apart piece by piece and after the workout they begin to heal once more. If you tear the muscles over and over in short repetitions from a fast workout they will heal this way hence the ball shaped large muscles as a result. If you stretch out those muscles while working out and take it slow you are creating more distance between each tear resulting in a longer muscle. Think long and strong as you work out. Take the time to stretch before, during, and after the workout. Or make stretching an entire workout itself. You will find yourself less stiff throughout the day, able to move with stamina and agility, and all around stable when walking.

Tip #2 The splits

Just by learning the splits and still in the process of maintaining them, it wasn’t until I tried this that I noticed my legs were incredibly longer and the muscles were better stretched. It was painful, I must admit, but after learning them I must say there is a huge difference in my legs. I don’t struggle walking up stairs and hiking is a breeze, I can take longer steps that are stable, my posture has improved, and most importantly my legs are longer and stronger than before. Just as in the previous tip the splits can help create long muscles and not bulk. Now I’ve tried to learn as a child and could never get it to happen and perhaps it’s the same with you. The muscles hurt but my stretching didn’t improve. I usually prefer not to use references for anything on my site, but to learn the splits quickly and with a safe method of working out I used “How to get your splits in ONE DAY (SIMPLE, FAST, EASY) for BEGINNERS” by Gabriella Whited on Youtube. The exercises she chose were doable and safe. She said you can learn it in about a day or week, but for me I took about a month or two to almost complete the splits. Don’t rush or push yourself to do them at first but take your time so you don’t hurt yourself. If her account disappears you can easily find others on Youtube that will suit your needs as well.

Tip #3 Them heels

Heels are a woman’s best friend and her worst enemy. They make the legs look longer and in addition they give a nice workout to the calves and back hamstrings, but the only problem is the damage on the feet. I love wearing heels but using them for a long time can change the bone structure causing damage in the long run. That doesn’t mean we should stop wearing them! Limiting the time to wear them or the height for certain events can save your feet but still keep those fabulous legs strong and healthy. Think of where you are going or how long you have to be on your feet. The longer you are standing the lower and wider the heel should be for proper support. The pressure put on the ball of your foot and heel are heavily increased when wearing heels. It’s like standing on your toes all day! Always use heel cushions to pamper your feet and break in new ones slowly. Save the gloriously tall heels for fashionable events or a night out, but not for a casual work day. We have to be on our feet for a 100 years so we need to keep them healthy for the years to come.

Tip #4 Walk the extra mile

Walking! It’s what made my cellulite disappear completely and slimmed my legs so the muscles are long and elegant. Take the stairs, park far from your destination, walk when you can, enjoy some nature and take a hike. Simple changes to your life style can make a huge difference and it won’t even feel like a boring workout routine. Walking realigns the spine and improves our stamina and stability. It stretches out stiff legs and is all around healthy increasing your bone density. If you’re trying to stay away from thick muscular thighs try walking with long strides and definitely no running! Swimming too can also give you bigger legs which might be unwanted. Stick to exercise that is not intensive or used to gain muscle quickly but only after you’ve lost the layer of fat you want to get rid of. Running and swimming are a great way to burn fat quickly and then gain bulk. Walking is for stamina and stretching the muscles.

Tip #5 Posture and stride

Posture is the key and so is taking longer strides. Whether in flats or heels it’s possible. At first you might lose your balance or feel awkward but after a while you’ll get places faster, feel a nice stretch in your legs, and look less stubby as you stroll with elegance. The key is to stride not waddle. Work on correcting your posture daily. (this is always difficult for me too since I work 9 or so hours at a desk all day). Sit up in your chairs, take breaks regularly at work to fix your posture. Every time you see yourself in a mirror or window straighten up. Youtube and other social media platforms have great exercises to help you. By strengthening your back it will add extra length to your legs by tricking the eye of those who see you and just looks so confident and professional!

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