Leg Toning Exercises at Home: No Equipment

As we are busy working on our bodies, check out our previous arm toning blog.

Every time I have focused on walking and stick to it for at least a month. I notice the bumps on my thighs and behind even out, but I do need to do more. I’m on a path to getting back to my weight at age 30. They say you should get to where you felt the sexiest and that was at age 30.

You can achieve strong, defined legs with these simple exercises that require no equipment. Get ready to feel the burn and see the results!

1. Squats

How to Do It:

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2. Lower your body as if you’re sitting back into a chair.

3. Keep your chest up and knees over your toes.

4. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

*Beginner Tip: Perform shallow squats until you build strength.

*Advanced Tip: Add a jump at the top of the squat for extra intensity.

2. Lunges

How to Do It:

1. Stand with your feet together.

2. Step forward with your right foot and lower your body until both knees are at 90-degree angles.

3. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

4. Repeat with the left leg.

*Beginner Tip: Hold onto a chair or wall for balance.

*Advanced Tip: Perform walking lunges across your living room.

3. Calf Raises

How to Do It:

1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

2. Rise up onto the balls of your feet.

3. Slowly lower back down to the starting position.

*Beginner Tip: Perform the exercise near a wall for support.

*Advanced Tip: Stand on one leg at a time to increase difficulty.

4. Glute Bridges

How to Do It:

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

2. Lift your hips towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes at the top.

3. Lower your hips back down to the starting position.

*Beginner Tip: Hold the bridge for a few seconds before lowering.

*Advanced Tip: Lift one leg off the ground while performing the bridge.

5. Side Leg Raises

How to Do It:

1. Lie on your side with your legs straight.

2. Lift your top leg up towards the ceiling.

3. Lower it back down without touching your bottom leg.

*Beginner Tip: Bend your bottom leg for added stability.

*Advanced Tip: Hold the top leg up for a few seconds before lowering.