The Power of Lower Body Training: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Leg Day at REVIVAL

At REVIVAL Personal Training in Hammersmith, we’re all about building strong, resilient bodies that move well and feel great. And if there’s one part of the body we see too many people undertrain, it’s the lower half.

Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, injury prevention, or simply feeling confident in your body, lower body training is absolutely essential. Here's why you should be prioritising it—especially in our Small Group Personal Training (SGPT) sessions.

1. Burn More Calories and Boost Fat Loss

The lower body houses your largest muscle groups—glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves. Training them activates a huge amount of muscle mass, leading to a significantly higher calorie burn both during and after your session. Compound movements like squats, deadlifts, and lunges increase your metabolic rate and can accelerate fat loss when combined with smart nutrition.

2. Build Functional Strength for Everyday Life

Strong legs mean a strong life. From climbing stairs to carrying shopping or picking up your kids, a powerful lower body makes everyday movements easier and safer. Our SGPT sessions at REVIVAL focus on functional strength patterns that carry over into real-world activities.

3. Improve Athletic Performance

Whether you’re a weekend cyclist, footballer, or just love being active, training your legs improves speed, agility, balance, and endurance. Exercises like step-ups, kettlebell swings, and sled pushes help develop explosive power and coordination.

4. Enhance Posture and Core Strength

Lower body training isn’t just about your legs—many leg movements require a strong and engaged core. Squats, deadlifts, and split squats all activate your trunk and teach you to stabilise under load, helping improve posture and reducing back pain.

5. Protect Against Injury

Many injuries, particularly in the knees, hips, and lower back, stem from muscle imbalances or weakness in the lower body. Our coaches at REVIVAL are trained to identify these imbalances and design progressive programs that strengthen weak points and improve joint health.

6. Aesthetic Balance and Confidence

Let’s be real—developing your lower body not only makes you strong, but it also contributes to a well-proportioned physique. Whether you want sculpted legs, a firmer glute line, or simply to feel more confident in shorts, lower body training delivers visible results.

Why Train Lower Body at REVIVAL?

At REVIVAL Personal Training in Hammersmith, our SGPT model means you’ll always have expert eyes on your technique, a supportive community around you, and a program tailored to your goals and ability. We’re not a place where you just ‘go through the motions’—we’re here to help you move better, train smarter, and build strength that lasts.

Ready to Train Smarter?

If it’s been a while since you focused on your legs, or if you’re ready to take your training up a gear, come in for a free trial SGPT session at REVIVAL. Let’s unlock the strength in your lower body—and transform the way you move and feel.