leg exercise


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Noun1.leg exercise - exercise designed to strengthen the leg musclesleg exercise - exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles
exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
knee bend, squat, squatting - exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
leg curl, leg curling - an exercise designed to strengthen the flexor muscles of the leg
leg extensor - an exercise designed to strengthen the extensor muscles of the leg
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I watch them in the facility using treadmills, stairclimbers and leg exercise machines with no difficulty whatsoever.
One possible mechanism involves blood redistribution due to aerobic leg exercise (Kagaya et al., 1997).
IN 60 SECONDS: INCREASE BLOOD CIRCULATION If your lifestyle means you're inactive for long Just minutes." daily can periods, then a 60-second leg exercise can help prevent varicose veins and even blood clots, according to Professor Mark Whiteley, of The Whiteley Clinic.
If your lifestyle means you're inactive for long periods, then a 60-second leg exercise can help prevent varicose veins and even blood clots, according to Professor Mark Whiteley, of The Whiteley Clinic.
For the leg exercise test, the subjects peddled on an electronically braked cycle ergometer (CE) (Medical Graphics, Minneapolis, Mn) according to a ramp protocol as described by Wasserman and Whipp (65).
Repeat on the other leg EXERCISE 4 LUNGE Start in a standing position Take one foot forward and bend both knees during the movement Hold the position for a few seconds Return to the starting position Complete one set of five repetitions and gradually increase the number of sets to three sets.
* Alternate body parts--for example, follow a leg exercise with an arm exercise.
"Effects of caffeine on blood pressure, heart rate, and forearm blood flow during dynamic leg exercise", Journal of Applied Physiology, 85: 154-159.
A hand/foot-driven bike allows for passive or active leg exercise by enabling the rider to pedal with hands, feet, or both through synchronized hand/foot operation.
* Alternate body parts; for example, follow a leg exercise with an arm exercise.
Differences in Blood Pressure and Rate of Perceived Exertion Responses in Arm and Leg Exercise Dias, Konrad J.; Amos, Kathleen; Koons, Jennifer; Martchink, Patrick; Smiddy, Jared; Collins, Sean
Do three sets of 25 reps for each leg exercise, and make time for your favorite cardio class.