Lower Body Workouts

The workout I do to get in shape for softball. I combine the squats with the rotating shoulder press and the lunges with the lateral deltoid raise (I am planning to add a torso twist to that one as well) to save time. Any feedback is welcome.

Quick down and dirty 30 minute workout for the buttocks/hips, thighs and abdominals. Add 30 minutes of high intensity cardio for a 1-2 punch on your body fat.

This full-body workout requires no equipment, though you may want a yoga mat to make it more comfortable for your bony parts. It takes about 45 minutes, so warm-up before hand with a walk or any activity to increase your heartrate. Increase reps to 15...

This workout strengthens your legs and hips and even works your balance. Your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves will fatigue quickly with this efficient workout. Do one set if you are a beginner, or up to 3 if you are advanced. Move quickly from one...

Start with a walk for a warm up (preferably 10 minutes or more), then execute 2 sets of each exercise listed. Do only 1 set if you are short on time. Finish with stretches for the leg and hip muscles.

This workout starts with a 15 minute walk, then includes ten exercises you can do to tone your whole body and prepare important muscles to help make pregnancy and being a new mom easier. Remember that your joints are more flexible while pregnant due to...

Use an exercise tube for this workout to strengthen your back and chest, arms and abs, legs and hips. You may want to have a lighter resistance tube for the arm exercises. Fill in how many repetitions and sets you did so you can improve upon that time you...

I am leaving the weight and rep fields blank. Fill them in after your workout (or before to motivate yourself to accomplish a certain number!) in the "Record Results" option on your calendar.

This workout concentrates on balance work and core strengthening.

All you need is a ball. I recommend investing in one ($15 online) if you do not own one. You can even sit on it while working at your desk or watching tv to give you a balance workout and strengthen your core.

Your ball should be pumped up firmly enough...