Lower Body For Longevity!

The strength of your thighs may predict how long you’ll live, and the science behind that is one of the most important things anybody over 50 might want to understand.
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A study followed nearly 3,000 adults for over 12 years and found that people with more muscle in their thighs were less likely to die of heart disease and premature death….even after controlling for belly fat, blood pressure, smoking, and every other risk factor measured.
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Muscle is the important ingredient! Your thighs are the largest muscle group in your body, and when that muscle mass is high, your body clears blood sugar efficiently after meals, insulin resistance stays low, and your heart is protected from inflammation that quietly builds over years. That’s a reason to love leg day!
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There’s also a brain connection… stronger legs correlate with better memory and faster cognitive function years down the road. When your body faces serious illness or major surgery, it draws on muscle tissue for energy and recovery, so people who go into those moments with more muscle survive them at dramatically higher rates.

Lower Body For Longevity
Free Workout…Press Play Above!

Today’s Free Workout, Secrets to a Strong Lower Body, is a 40-minute classic! It combines lower body strength and stability to help you move better, feel stronger, and protect your independence for the long haul. The routine includes low-impact exercises targeting your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, the muscles research links most directly to longevity.

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Stronger Legs, Longer Life!