India, Dec. 7 -- Toning the thighs is a common fitness goal, but it's also an area where people hit plateaus quickly. The confusion around which exercises actually work makes the process even more challenging. Fortunately, some methods are far simpler than they seem. Fitness trainer Anjali Yadav shares in her November 22 Instagram post one basic move that, when practised regularly, can help reduce thigh fat and strengthen your lower body. (Also read: Neurosurgeon with 26 years experience shares what world's longest-living people do differently: 'Diets are 90% plant...' )

In the reel, Anjali begins on her knees with her torso upright and arms raised for balance. She then slowly leans her entire upper body backward while keeping her spine ...