WAR.NING! Legs Weaken First: 3 Exercises Every Person Over 50 Should Do

How to do it:Stand upright near a wall or counter for support.With both feet flat on the floor, slowly rise onto your toes.Hold for a second, then lower your heels back down.Repeat 10–15 times.As your strength improves, you can try one-legged calf raises. These challenge your balance and strengthen each leg individually. Gradually increase to 20–30 reps per leg.

Benefits:Better balance and stabilitySupports blood circulationHelps manage blood sugar when done after meals2. SquatsSquats are a powerful way to strengthen your thighs, hips, and glutes.How to do a basic squat:Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.Bend your knees and push your hips back as if sitting in a chair.Keep your chest up and knees behind your toes.Rise back up to standing.You can also try:

CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰Split squats: One leg forward, one leg back.Chair squats: Lower into a chair and stand back up.Benefits:Builds overall leg strengthBoosts metabolism and hormone functionImproves posture and joint flexibility3. Lunges

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