Catchy phrasing is great for getting your attention! Now, what's great for that lower body toning? The basics are always best to start with and most easily modified to different fitness levels. Here are a few essential exercises to incorporate into your lower body strengthening and toning workouts;
1. Squats. You cannot get away from them. Simple bodyweight squats work wonders! If your body allows it, do full range movements. Try various stances to hit all areas of the legs and hips. Try one legged squats.You can use a stability ball to do wall squats for an added dimension of stabilization. Add different types of resistance, such as dumbbells, resistance tubing, medicine balls, barbells, or bodybars for more intensity.
2. Lunges. Another keeper. The beauty of lunges are not only are they very effective but they also incorporate a bit of balance into your workouts. Try multi directions while incorporating lunges into your routine. There are a multitude of options to choose from. There are reverse, side, forward, and clock lunges. Try doing them in a static mode or in a dynamic mode, such as walking lunges. Also try adding various forms of weight, as you did in squats.
3. Spine Raises. These are great for the glutes and hamstrings. You can do the single leg version also for quite a bit of intensity. Add a balance tool (such as a Bosu ball, Dynadisc, or stability ball), under your feet for some real work!
Part of the beauty of these three simple exercises are their versatility and the ease of doing them practically anywhere. They are suitable for every fitness level and can all be modified for most needs.
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