Today we have a great guest post by Caden Albaugh, you can find out more about Caden in his bio below this post.
It is very important to
work your legs, even if you are just trying build your upper body! This is
because your legs support your upper body, and you should always try to put
health before looks. In order to be as healthy as possible, your entire body
needs to be worked out. Plus, who wants to look like a piece of meat with a
couple toothpicks supporting it? Here are some fun and exciting ways to strengthen
those legs!
1. Calves Every Day
Your Calves are one of the most difficult places in your body to gain muscle, but at the same time, they heal faster than most other muscles. That means you can work your calves every day, unlike your quads, which are much larger and take anywhere from 3 to 7 days to heal. Always remember that the larger the muscle, the longer it takes to heal.
2. Dead Lift Weekly
The Dead lift is the greatest exercise ever invented. Doing dead lifts once a week will not only work your legs, but also transform your whole body, because you work your core, the foundation of your body. Make sure you practice correct technique though, because if you do not do it correctly, you can injure your back. Always keep your back straight though, because if you don’t, you could really end up with major injuries. If you feel you are losing your form, just drop the weight, take a break and start again!
3. Squats = Very Important
So you want to have a nice perky-looking behind? Well, you better start squatting! Start out with just the barbell, so you can get used to it and get the technique down. Go all the way down to a 90 degree angle, in order to work those muscles to the fullest extent. Do these once or twice a week, depending on how you feel. You ever see those girls with a butt that makes every guy look twice? Remember that your legs are connected to your butt, and without squats, it’s gonna be a long road there!
4. Take the Stairs
Having great legs isn’t just about hitting the gym every now and then. It is about a mindset. Everywhere you go, be thinking about how you can get a little extra leg work in. One great way is to stop taking elevators and escalators. Instead, take the stairs and walk as much as you can.
5. Ride a bike
Instead of driving to work every day, take a few days out of the week to wake up a little earlier and ride a bike to work. Not only will this tone your legs, it will get your blood flowing and wake you up for your day. Just make sure you wear a helmet and obey traffic laws. Fitness is never worth danger!
6. Ankle Weights
Next time you are free, head to your local sporting goods store and buy yourself a pair of ankle weights. These are great just to use around your house. You can simply lay on you back and do leg lifts. Usually 10 to 15 reps, 3 sets a day should be enough to improve your figure. You can also just wear them around when you do your day-to-day routine and when you take them off, you will feel amazing. You could likely burn 50-100 extra calories daily doing this.
7. Plyos Anywhere
Plyos are a very simple workout that involves squatting, jumping up to a higher level and then back down. Do this over and over again and you will notice your legs becoming much more responsive. What’s great about plyos is that you just have to find a ledge to do them on, instead of paying for expensive gym equipment.
Remember to be enthusiastic about your work out and figure out which workouts are the most fun and exciting for you. That way, you can look forward to it, instead of dreading it!
1. Calves Every Day
Your Calves are one of the most difficult places in your body to gain muscle, but at the same time, they heal faster than most other muscles. That means you can work your calves every day, unlike your quads, which are much larger and take anywhere from 3 to 7 days to heal. Always remember that the larger the muscle, the longer it takes to heal.
2. Dead Lift Weekly
The Dead lift is the greatest exercise ever invented. Doing dead lifts once a week will not only work your legs, but also transform your whole body, because you work your core, the foundation of your body. Make sure you practice correct technique though, because if you do not do it correctly, you can injure your back. Always keep your back straight though, because if you don’t, you could really end up with major injuries. If you feel you are losing your form, just drop the weight, take a break and start again!
3. Squats = Very Important
So you want to have a nice perky-looking behind? Well, you better start squatting! Start out with just the barbell, so you can get used to it and get the technique down. Go all the way down to a 90 degree angle, in order to work those muscles to the fullest extent. Do these once or twice a week, depending on how you feel. You ever see those girls with a butt that makes every guy look twice? Remember that your legs are connected to your butt, and without squats, it’s gonna be a long road there!
4. Take the Stairs
Having great legs isn’t just about hitting the gym every now and then. It is about a mindset. Everywhere you go, be thinking about how you can get a little extra leg work in. One great way is to stop taking elevators and escalators. Instead, take the stairs and walk as much as you can.
5. Ride a bike
Instead of driving to work every day, take a few days out of the week to wake up a little earlier and ride a bike to work. Not only will this tone your legs, it will get your blood flowing and wake you up for your day. Just make sure you wear a helmet and obey traffic laws. Fitness is never worth danger!
6. Ankle Weights
Next time you are free, head to your local sporting goods store and buy yourself a pair of ankle weights. These are great just to use around your house. You can simply lay on you back and do leg lifts. Usually 10 to 15 reps, 3 sets a day should be enough to improve your figure. You can also just wear them around when you do your day-to-day routine and when you take them off, you will feel amazing. You could likely burn 50-100 extra calories daily doing this.
7. Plyos Anywhere
Plyos are a very simple workout that involves squatting, jumping up to a higher level and then back down. Do this over and over again and you will notice your legs becoming much more responsive. What’s great about plyos is that you just have to find a ledge to do them on, instead of paying for expensive gym equipment.
Remember to be enthusiastic about your work out and figure out which workouts are the most fun and exciting for you. That way, you can look forward to it, instead of dreading it!
About our Guest Blogger:
Caden Albaugh likes to write about health,
finance & saving money at www.flowerdelivery.netTo your dieting success!
Colette Morris SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)
LFGC Founder
Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com or simply click on the tab here to join our program.
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