Contrary to what you may think, you don't need heavy weights to build leg strength. While a set of dumbbells can be a helpful tool while training, it's also possible to strengthen your quads, calves, ...

An active lifestyle with regular exercise is still easily achievable for those in their 60s and beyond. Maintaining strong muscles has everyday benefits such as improving balance, reducing falls, ...

Let’s talk legs: They contain some of the most powerful muscles in the body (including those large muscles in your caboose called the glutes) and keeping them strong and limber is crucial for helping ...

Bodyweight training is a popular and accessible method of improving your strength and conditioning with minimal to no equipment. When it comes to building stronger legs, bodyweight training offers you ...

Reasons to work out your legs, which belong to the biggest muscle groups of your body, are plentiful. Leg workouts improve your overall strength, reduce your chance of injury, and maintain a healthy ...

Build strength, stability, and injury resistance with these essential single-leg moves. One of the first things to go for athletes as they age—aside from their hips—is their knees. Years of sprinting, ...

Kettlebell leg exercises can be just the thing you need, if you're getting tired of the same old lower body reps. Though the kettlebell is best known for its explosive moves (see: the KB swing), these ...

It’s a common complaint from runners: You have plenty of energy, but your legs feel heavy and tired. While taking a rest day may help, avoiding this symptom may have another solution: Add single-leg ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better.

Engaging in regular physical activity, approaches such as yoga or swimming, and specific stretches may reduce symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS), support better sleep, and improve quality of life ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...