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But before that, let’s understand why lower-body workouts are crucial.

Lower body workouts are associated with multiple health-related benefits, stressed consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, a fitness buff. “These include greater muscle strength and balanced leg muscles. For an older person, these could translate into a lesser risk of falls. Posture also improves. These workouts also help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis,” Dr Kumar explained.

Lower body workouts are also associated with better metabolic health, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.

“People who regularly engage in lower body workouts can expect to improve their performance. Runners can run faster and longer distances. The risk of injuries also reduces,” said Dr Kumar.

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The aim is to work the quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, glutes, and calves. “Some useful lower body workouts include squats, lunges, deadlifts, knee extension and flexion exercises, jogging at one spot, calf raises, and jumping jacks,” said Dr Kumar.

 

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Experts urge that workouts should follow the principle of progressive overload, gradually transitioning from body weight to incorporating weights.

“The volume and intensity of exercise over time should also be tweaked regularly,” said fitness trainer Garima Goyal. This triggers muscle adaptation, leading to increased strength and size.

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.