Leg Workouts: Toning Thighs and Strengthening Knees

Toning legs and strengthening the knees requires targeted movements like vastus medialis exercises and lying straight leg raises. Discover safe leg workouts for bad knees and learn which cardio machines are best for joint health.

What Muscles Do One Legged Squats Work?

Published Oct,12 2011 | By Cat North

Performing squats as a part of your weekly exercise routine can help keep your quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes strong. One-legged squats can promote better balance, coordination and speed for running and other athletic activities.

Cat North began writing for the Web in 2007. Her work appears on various websites such as WORK.COM and info.com. Her writing expertise includes dance, fitness, health, nutrition, media, Web, education and business. She holds a Bachelor of Science in radio, television and film from the University of Texas and a Master of Business Administration in computer information systems from City University.