Plus, as a Scottsdale personal trainer, I know how important shorts are in 100+ degree weather. Let’s get some nice legs to go with those shorts!

Legs are easily the most important part of the body to work! I know, I know… working the “core” is all the rage right now. I understand of its importance, but it’s time to take legs off the back burner and discover why we NEED to give them more attention. Lets man up and turn up the heat on our legs.

Fire up those legs with lunges!

You use your legs every single day and if you want to continue to use them as you age you had better start preparing them to carry you around for the rest of your life. So many problems can stem from weak leg muscles. Your ankle, knee and hip joints will all suffer if you do not have strong muscles surrounding them. Tendons and ligaments simply can not do it on their own. Having strong, fit leg muscles will help to keep your joints minimally stressed. Properly building up your leg muscles will keep your entire body balanced and well protected from injuries. As a Scottsdale personal trainer, I see so many people with imbalances and deviations in their body due to them ignoring their legs in the gym.

Don’t you want to lower your risk of ever needing a cane, or knee replacement?!?! Like it has been said “Use it, or lose it!”

In addition, leg workouts majorly boost your calorie burn, way more than the smaller muscles of your upper body. Think of the size of your leg muscles compared to your biceps or shoulders. Working such big muscle groups forces your body to work harder, therefore using more energy resulting in calorie slashing. Plus, your metabolism will be elevated for a longer amount of time. Who doesn’t love that!?!?

As a Scottsdale personal trainer, I always hear people tell me that they work their legs by walking. Sorry guys, but that does not constitute as working out your legs! If you want the REAL benefits do the REAL work! Lunges, squats, dead lifts and jumping routines are all examples of leg exercises that will set you up for a lifetime of mobility.

Leg work outs are grueling, I know! As a Scottsdale personal trainer, I make my clients work their legs even when they don’t want to because I KNOW how important it is. The results and benefits associated with them are undeniably incredible! Come on girls, don’t you want those sexy toned legs? You can have them. And boys, aren’t you ready to ditch the “light bulb” look and get proportionate already?

Legs GO! Check out some of these butt kickin leg exercises!