Lower Body Workout Tips

Series Summary

Having an impossible time losing a few pounds? Hate going to the gym and comparing yourself to everyone around you—only to go home feeling defeated and finding comfort in the arms of Ben & Jerry? Think that working out involves twisting your face up in a contorted grimace of painful effort, while you grunt and heave with all of your might? Well, that may work for some, but it’s certainly not for everyone.

There is an easier way to get in shape—and you can do it from the comfort and privacy of your own home if you so prefer. There are a few low impact pieces of exercise equipment that you can use to tone and shape your body; and often these simple tools can produce dramatic results. In these free exercise videos. Through the power of the internet, our expert can be your personal trainer and lead you through several exercises to tone your upper body. Learn how to do squats, lunges and side steps and how to strengthen your outer thighs. Try these exercises out and see if they aren’t a simple and effective way to get started on your way to a fitter, happier, more productive you.

Video Transcript

"MADISON CHASE: Okay. So for the long, lean leg machine workout, the equipment that you're going to need--let's start. Let's move over here. If you have these bands, blue is going to be more difficult. You're going to need the bands. The red band is going to be for intermediate, and the green band is going to be for beginners. If you're just getting started, thank you for getting started with Expert Village. We're happy to have you. And the next item that you're going to use is the bench. If you don't have a bench, find a sturdy chair or you could use the edge of your bed. Just make sure that it's stable and it's not going to move and you're not going to fall. Last but not least, we want to use our weights. So for beginners, grab 5 pounds. Intermediate, grab 8 pounds. And last but not least, if you're advance and you're ready for a super duper, duper challenge, grab a 10-pound weight. And those are the pieces of equipment that we'll need. Also, make sure that you have water and you have a towel. So let's get ready for long, lean legs, with the long, lean leg machine workout."