Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

Exercises That Elongate Your Legs

Exercises That Elongate Your Legs

You can't actually lengthen your legs with exercise, but you can do exercise that will burn fat, build muscle and give the appearance of longer legs.

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How to Get Stronger Knee Joints

How to Get Stronger Knee Joints

Weak knees are a result of surrounding muscles that aren't supporting it properly. Build up those muscles, and you'll have stronger knees.

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Captain's Chair Leg Raise

Captain's Chair Leg Raise

The captain's chair is a common apparatus you'll find at the gym. Do leg raises while bracing in the chair to train your abs.

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Quad Stretches for Bad Knees

Quad Stretches for Bad Knees

Stretch your quads out to relieve some of the pressure on your knees, but be careful not to push it too far or you can make your knee pain worse.

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How to Make My Ankles Slimmer

How to Make My Ankles Slimmer

If you have excess weight that contributes to thick ankles, weight loss will help them slim down, along with the rest of your body.

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How to Stretch Leg Tendons

How to Stretch Leg Tendons

Well-stretched and elastic leg tendons are less likely to be injured. Use ballistic stretches to get them into good shape.

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Exercises for Lymphedema in the Legs

Exercises for Lymphedema in the Legs

For lymphedema of the legs, exercises that work your body from the pelvis down to the tips of your toes will help diminish the accumulation of fluid.

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The Muscles Used to Sit & Stand

The Muscles Used to Sit & Stand

A number of muscles work to get you from a seated to a standing position. Your lower body, core and upper body may all be involved.

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Gym Leg Workouts for ACL Recovery

Gym Leg Workouts for ACL Recovery

Part of ACL recovery is getting back in the gym and strengthening your leg muscles. Start with light machine exercises and progress to bodyweight movements.

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