Stairs vs Leg Training

antt109

I do about 10 - 15 flights of stairs daily. I also walk on the treadmill on a incline for about 10 - 15 minutes about 3-4 days a week on top of my cardio or weight training. (I workout 5-6 days a week)

Is extra Leg Training necessary? or is this suffucient? Please chime in on this topic.

Thanks!

ChrisLindsay9

I think the health benefits of doing some lower body strength training are important. If you can sub out or add at least one day of lower body weight training (some variations of squats/lunges, leg curl machine, calf raises), it would be worth it. Stronger muscle fibers mean they are less likely to strain or tear, improved muscle recovery, an increase in bone density, improved balance and coordination, etc.

If you decide to train your legs, you may need a day or two for recovery when first starting out. But as you continue to do this, your recovery will improve.

Whatever you do, continued success to you with your fitness program!