How well are you taking care of your legs? Get helpful tips.

How well are you taking care of your legs? Get helpful tips.

As we age, we lose muscle mass, which can affect the strength of your legs. Weak leg muscles can make it harder to do everyday tasks, like climbing stairs, and can also increase the risk of falling. One way to take care of your legs is to improve your leg strength through exercise.

See 6 easy exercises to strengthen your legs.

September is Go4Life® Month, encouraging older adults to incorporate physical activity into their everyday lives.

See how you can be more active year round!

The information on Exercises To Try was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH.