Wellness Challenge of the Week (11/18 - 11/24): Lower Body Focus

This week, we’re honing in on leg strength and stability with a lower body challenge to help you build a strong foundation. Strong legs support everything from balance to endurance, and this workout is packed with exercises targeting each major muscle group in the lower body.

Challenge Workout:

Give your legs the attention they deserve with these powerful moves:

• Leg Press – 12 reps
• Walking Lunges – 10 reps each leg
• Stability Ball Hamstring Curls – 15 reps
• Step-Ups – 12 reps each leg
• Calf Raises – 20 reps
• Wall Sits – 45 seconds

Format:

Complete 3 sets of each exercise, resting for 60 seconds between sets to maintain strength and endurance.

Why Lower Body Focus?

Working on leg strength helps to increase overall stability, balance, and coordination. This week’s exercises engage muscles in the quads, hamstrings, calves, and glutes, making it easier to power through daily activities, sports, and other workouts. Focusing on lower body strength can also reduce the risk of injury and enhance athletic performance.

Log Your Progress in the Greenwich YMCA Mobile App

Don’t forget to track your workouts in our Greenwich YMCA Mobile App to participate in the App Challenge! Logging each set and seeing your progress can keep you motivated and accountable as you push through each round.

Let’s Build That Strength!

Join us for this week’s Lower Body Challenge, and feel the difference as you build strength and stability. Make this week about powering up from the ground up—your legs will thank you!