Who wants to spend hours on a task when 20 minutes can get the job done, and better? In the office and in the gym, you want to work smarter, not harder — and that includes during your lower-body workouts.
Building a strong lower-body is crucial for all ages, especially if you want to walk, run or bend over pain-free. (And who doesn’t, right?) But different age groups have different workout needs, which is where training smart comes in handy.
Case in point: For every year after age 30, people lose between 3 and 5 percent of their muscle mass per decade, according to Harvard Health Publishing. So, when you’re in your 50s, 60s and 70s, using your leg exercises to maintaining strength and improve balance should be high on your priority list.
During your next leg workout, mix in some of these essential leg-strengthening exercises for your age group.
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