A low-impact cardio exercise done on a bike that trains your legs and builds aerobic fitness.

1. Adjust the seat so your knee stays slightly bent at the bottom of each pedal stroke.
2. Sit tall, place your feet on the pedals, and hold the handles lightly.
3. Start pedaling smoothly at an easy pace.
4. Increase resistance or speed to match your workout goal.
5. Ease the pace down before you stop pedaling.

An isometric thigh squeeze that trains your quad with your leg straight.

1. Sit or lie with one leg straight and toes up.
2. Tighten your thigh and press the back of your knee down.
3. Hold the squeeze and breathe steadily.
4. Relax, then repeat for your reps or time.
5. Finish your set, then switch legs.

A lying leg lift that trains your hip flexors, quads, and core control on one side.

1. Lie on your back with one leg straight and the other knee bent.
2. Brace your core and keep your straight leg locked out.
3. Lift the straight leg until your knees line up.
4. Lower it with control back to the floor.
5. Finish your reps, then switch legs.

A side-lying hip exercise that trains your glutes and outer hips.

1. Lie on your side with knees bent and feet stacked.
2. Brace your core and keep your hips stacked.
3. Lift your top knee while keeping your feet together.
4. Lower your knee with control to the start.
5. Finish your reps, then switch sides.

A floor hip lift that trains your glutes and hamstrings with both feet planted.

1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, hip-width apart.
2. Brace your core and press your arms lightly into the floor.
3. Drive through your heels and lift your hips until your body forms a straight line.
4. Squeeze your glutes at the top, then lower with control.
5. Repeat for your reps.

A knee extension drill that trains your quads and control near a straight knee.

1. Anchor a band behind one knee and step back to add light tension.
2. Stand tall with that foot flat and your knee slightly bent.
3. Straighten your knee by tightening your thigh.
4. Pause briefly, then bend your knee with control.
5. Finish your reps, then switch legs.

An isometric squat hold against a wall that trains your quads, glutes, and endurance.

1. Stand with your back against a wall and feet hip-width apart.
2. Walk your feet forward and slide down until your thighs are near parallel.
3. Keep your back on the wall and knees over your ankles.
4. Hold the position and breathe steadily.
5. Stand up by pressing through your feet when finished.

A single-leg climb onto a step that trains your quads, glutes, and balance.

1. Stand facing a sturdy step with one foot fully on top.
2. Lean slightly forward and drive through the front foot to stand up.
3. Bring your back foot onto the step with control.
4. Step back down with the same back foot, then lower the front foot.
5. Finish your reps, then switch legs.

A one-leg standing hold that trains balance and stability in your foot, ankle, and hips.

1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and arms relaxed.
2. Shift your weight onto one foot and lift the other foot off the floor.
3. Hold steady, keep your torso tall, and breathe slowly.
4. Lower your foot with control, then switch legs.

A held stretch for the back of your thigh that targets your hamstrings.

1. Sit tall with your target leg straight and toes up.
2. Hinge at your hips and reach toward your foot.
3. Stop when you feel a gentle stretch behind your thigh.
4. Hold the stretch and breathe slowly.
5. Release slowly, then switch sides if stretching one leg.

A standing calf stretch that targets the back of your lower leg with a steady hold.

1. Stand facing a wall and place your hands on it.
2. Step one foot back and keep that heel on the floor.
3. Bend your front knee until you feel a calf stretch.
4. Hold and breathe slowly without bouncing.
5. Finish the hold, then switch legs.