in the body. Strengthening these muscles can improve overall physical capacity and make activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and cycling easier.
Maintaining muscle mass and strength may also support glucose regulation and insulin sensitivity, both of which are important components of metabolic and cardiovascular health.
However, it is important to avoid overstating the evidence. Greater muscle mass or leg strength does not, by itself, prove that a person has a lower risk of having a heart attack.
How Lower-Body Exercise May Help
Regular lower-body strength training can contribute to
