3 home exercises to strengthen legs

Our schedules can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Between the long work hours, busy social calendars and the balancing act of relationships, it's not always easy to find the time to make it into the gym. The key is to find a go-to workout you can do from anywhere, just in case your day does not permit a gym visit. This will help keep you fit from anywhere. You can always count on feeling and looking your best, no matter the circumstance.

This workout routine helped to keep me energized throughout the day, strengthened and toned my legs and made me feel much better about myself when I got back to town. It also curbed my cravings and helped me make better food choices. I fit in my share of delectable delights but overall it was much easier to eat healthy foods after this workout.

Perform the routine three times per week. Once you have finished the entire workout, repeat the entire routine two more times. No equipment required!

Before you begin, if you want some additional exercises to tone your legs, we leave the following article:

• Exercise routine to fit legs

Single Leg Squat

1. Place all the weight on your right foot. Deeply bend your knee, shift hips back and lower down until thigh is close to parallel with the ground. Bring arms forward up to shoulder height to help with balance.

2. Press through the entire foot to come back to standing. Keep core engaged and chest up the entire time.

3. Perform 20 reps each side.

Plank with Leg Raise

1. Come onto your forearms with elbows under shoulders and hands clasped. Pop up onto the balls of your feet, forming a straight line from heels to head. Draw belly button up and in and gaze a few inches in front of fingers.

2. Engage glutes to lift right leg up to hip height. Come back to center and lift left leg up to hip height. Continue alternating using the strength in your glutes to lift.

3. Perform 20 legs lifts each side.

Squat Hold

1. Stand with feet hip width and parallel. Bring arms up to frame the ears and draw the shoulder blades together. Deeply bend knees, shift hips back and lower down until thighs are parallel with the floor.

2. Hold this position for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Maintain proper alignment with knees behind toes, chest up and hips back.