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.

Exercises for Leg Atrophy

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jackie Carmichael

Muscle atrophy occurs with wasting or loss of muscle tissue. The muscle in your legs can atrophy because of disease or lack of exercise. Leg atrophy can be neurogenic atrophy, which is related to a nerve disease such as Lou Gehrig's disease.