![]() ![]() This exercise will improve your available knee range of motion.Strengthening your knees width knee strengthening exercises will improve your ability to stand and balance.With correct seated posture it will also help your abdominal muscles.This exercise will strengthen your hip flexor and thighs.This is a great warm up exercise for the lower leg and feet.This exercise improves your ankle flexibility and ability to move your ankle upward and downward.Your leg strength will improve and you will definitely come across the finish line is great shape! Lower Body Strengthening Remember that it takes your body 4 weeks to get used to exercising so take it slow and gradually build up your strength and endurance. If you are serious about leg exercises and improving the power, coordination, and range of motion of your legs, try performing these exercises 3 times a week. I have put together some of my favorite leg exercises below to help you strengthen your lower body quickly and safely. we find our balance improves, our posture straightens up, and our ability to handle more during the day is increased, I love working on leg exercises with seniors because strengthening our legs quickly adds to our ability to perform all of our activities of daily living like cooking, cleaning, and bathing. ![]() Strengthening our legs not only helps us stand from a chair, climb steps, lift our feet when going over a threshold, or side stepping around a table, but also improves our balance. As a Physical therapist I tell my patients that leg exercises are one of the most important things you can do to maintain your independence as you age. ![]()
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