Weekend Challenge: Legs, Legs, Legs!

In case you missed it, today’s workout is all about working your legs. Your leg muscles are important for several reasons …

1. Exercising your legs burns lots of calories
2. Strong legs make everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs easier
3. Who doesn’t want great looking legs?!

Perform three laps of the following leg-centric circuit. Rest 1-2 minutes between laps.

1. Squat jumps
   Beginners: 6 reps
   Intermediates: 12 reps
   Advanced: 18 reps
2. Squats
   Beginners: 12 reps
   Intermediates: 24 reps
   Advanced: 26 reps
3. Jumping lunges
   Beginners: 6 reps – 3 per leg
   Intermediates: 12 reps – 6 per leg
   Advanced: 18 reps – 9 per leg
4. Lunges
   Beginners: 10 reps per leg
   Intermediates: 20 reps per leg
   Advanced: 30 reps per leg
5. Wall squats
   Beginners: 20 seconds
   Intermediates: 40 seconds
   Advanced: 60 seconds

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Exercise instructions

1. Squat jumps
   Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and squat half way down. Using your arms for added momentum, jump up into the air as high as you can and then land on slightly bent legs.
2. Squats
   With your feet shoulder-width apart, push your hips back and bend your knees until your thighs are roughly parallel to the floor. Stand back up and repeat. Try not to round your lower back.
3. Jumping lunges
   Step forward and out into a lunge position. Bend your legs and lower your rear knee to within an inch of the floor. Using your arms for extra momentum, jump up into the air and swap legs so you land with your leg position revered. Immediately descend and spring into another jump.
4. Lunges
   Take a big step forward and then bend your legs. Lower your rear knee to within an inch of the floor. Push off your front leg and stand back up. Repeat leading with the opposite leg. Continue alternating legs for the duration of your set.
5. Wall squats
   With your back to a wall, bend your legs and squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Lean your back against the wall for support and balance. Without using your arms for help, stay in this “invisible chair” position for the prescribed time.

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