Three Pilates exercises to lose leg fat and achieve slim legs like Chinese actress Wang Churan

Chinese actress Wang Churan. Photo from Instagram

Wang Churan, 35, is a rising star in the Chinese entertainment industry, known for her captivating looks and slim physique, especially her long, straight legs.

Here are three Pilates exercises to help reduce thigh fat and slim the calves:

1. Front and Back Leg Kicks

This exercise enhances leg strength and flexibility while targeting fat in the thighs, calves, ankles, and glutes.

Lie on your side with both legs straight, support your head with one hand, and place the other hand on the mat in front of your torso.

Inhale, lift the top leg, and kick it forward, holding for a few seconds.

Exhale, push the leg backward, hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
Repeat 8-10 times for each leg.

2.High Leg Kicks

High leg kicks burn inner thigh fat and strengthen the thigh muscles, giving a slimmer appearance.

Lie on your side with both legs straight, support your head with one hand, and place the other hand on the mat in front of your torso.

Inhale, bend your knee, and kick your leg straight up, tightening your core as you lift.

Exhale, slowly lower the leg until your heel touches the other heel without touching the ground.

Repeat 8-10 times for each leg.

3.Leg Circles

Leg circles improve thigh strength and knee joint flexibility.

Lie on your side with both legs straight, support your head with one hand, and place the other hand on the mat in front of your torso.

Inhale, tighten your core, lift the leg high, and make circular movements, exhaling as your leg comes down.

Repeat 8-10 times for each leg.

Despite Wang Churan’s dedication to Pilates and her striking appearance, she has faced criticism for her acting skills, with some labeling her as just a “pretty face.”

She has played various roles, including the pampered imperial concubine Zhang Bihan in “Serenade of Peaceful Joy.” More recently, in the hit TV drama “Joy of Life 2,” she portrayed a famous singer in a brothel, receiving praise for her looks but criticism for her performance and dialogue delivery, according to the SCMP.