ActiveWorkoutsFive minutes and this lower body workout to build serious strength in your legsUse just your bodyweight or add in some weights for an extra burnWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

ActiveWorkoutsFive minutes and this lower body workout to build serious strength in your legsUse just your bodyweight or add in some weights for an extra burnWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Use just your bodyweight or add in some weights for an extra burn

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

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If you’ve decided you want to be fit and healthier in 2024, but you struggle to actually find the time to train, then this five-minute lower body circuit is for you. Not only willcompound exerciseshelp build strength and muscle in your legs, but they’ll also up your heart rate and burn lots of calories. You can use just your bodyweight, or if you want to create more of a burn, add some weights into the equation, it could betwo dumbbells, akettlebell, or even aweighted vest– you choose!

Circuit training is ideal for those with little time to train but are keen to keep fit and active. According toTRAINFitness, it can burn lots of calories in a short time frame and can continue to do so even once you’ve finished your workout. This circuit also consists ofstrength training exercises, so your muscles are placed under constant tension, which is key in order to help them grow.

Lucy CampbellCrossFit AtheleteLucy is a CrossFit athlete and coach at CrossFit Nottingham. Originally starting out her sporting career in gymnastics before moving on to becoming a competitive swimmer, Lucy went to the CrossFit Games in 2022, becoming the 2nd ever British elite female to do so, earning her the title of Fittest Woman in the UK 2022.

Lucy CampbellCrossFit AtheleteLucy is a CrossFit athlete and coach at CrossFit Nottingham. Originally starting out her sporting career in gymnastics before moving on to becoming a competitive swimmer, Lucy went to the CrossFit Games in 2022, becoming the 2nd ever British elite female to do so, earning her the title of Fittest Woman in the UK 2022.

Lucy CampbellCrossFit Athelete

Lucy Campbell

Lucy is a CrossFit athlete and coach at CrossFit Nottingham. Originally starting out her sporting career in gymnastics before moving on to becoming a competitive swimmer, Lucy went to the CrossFit Games in 2022, becoming the 2nd ever British elite female to do so, earning her the title of Fittest Woman in the UK 2022.

Lucy is a CrossFit athlete and coach at CrossFit Nottingham. Originally starting out her sporting career in gymnastics before moving on to becoming a competitive swimmer, Lucy went to the CrossFit Games in 2022, becoming the 2nd ever British elite female to do so, earning her the title of Fittest Woman in the UK 2022.

Lucy’s lower body workout

Now that you’ve worked your lower body, don’t forget to schedule in an upper body session too! Here’s athree-move dumbbell workoutfor your arms, it’ll only take you 15 minutes, and if you don’t own dumbbells, grab two water bottles instead. If you just want to hit everything in one go, though, then give thisfull-body workouta go, which will build muscle all over.

This feature is part of T3’sGet Fit 2024campaign. We’ll be bringing you a wealth of guides, features, deals and news to help you get healthy, fit and ready for anything the new year can throw at you. Whether you’re a newcomer to fitness or someone with a passion for it, we’ll bring you all the best workouts, diet advice and gear to set you on the right track.

This feature is part of T3’sGet Fit 2024campaign. We’ll be bringing you a wealth of guides, features, deals and news to help you get healthy, fit and ready for anything the new year can throw at you. Whether you’re a newcomer to fitness or someone with a passion for it, we’ll bring you all the best workouts, diet advice and gear to set you on the right track.

This feature is part of T3’sGet Fit 2024campaign. We’ll be bringing you a wealth of guides, features, deals and news to help you get healthy, fit and ready for anything the new year can throw at you. Whether you’re a newcomer to fitness or someone with a passion for it, we’ll bring you all the best workouts, diet advice and gear to set you on the right track.

This feature is part of T3’sGet Fit 2024campaign. We’ll be bringing you a wealth of guides, features, deals and news to help you get healthy, fit and ready for anything the new year can throw at you. Whether you’re a newcomer to fitness or someone with a passion for it, we’ll bring you all the best workouts, diet advice and gear to set you on the right track.

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This feature is part of T3’sGet Fit 2024campaign. We’ll be bringing you a wealth of guides, features, deals and news to help you get healthy, fit and ready for anything the new year can throw at you. Whether you’re a newcomer to fitness or someone with a passion for it, we’ll bring you all the best workouts, diet advice and gear to set you on the right track.

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