Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter

Now the legs are body parts you really need to keep in good working order as they get you around. Here are three exercises you can do.

Lunges: Standing erect (National Anthem style), take a long stride forward. Ensure that the knee of the front leg doesn't extend over the front foot. The stretch should focus on the hamstrings. The back-leg also bends but do not let the knee touch the ground. You can either do all the repetitions on one leg before going to the other or you can interchange (i.e. left then right or right then left). Keep your arms hanging down your sides to help aid your balance.

Do three to four sets of 12-15 repetitions (each leg).

Squats: Using a broom or mop stick, hold it forward with both hands, arms extended. Stand with legs apart and with outstretched arms holding the stick. Lower your body in a sitting motion. Hold for about two seconds and return to standing position. Try to keep your back straight throughout the exercise.

Do three or four sets of 12 - 15 repetitions.

Now that we've taken care of the thighs and hamstrings, let's focus on the calves. A simple exercise you can do on your stairs or steps is to stand with your heels hanging over whatever base you're on. (NB: Make sure to hold on to something whether the railing or the grill) Lower yourself until you feel the pull in your calves. Then using only the balls of your feet, push yourself up until you're on your toes. Repeat action.

Do three to four sets of 12-15 repetitions. As you progress, you can increase the sets, not the repetitions.

Lower yourself as in a sitting motion with the stick or pole held horizontally as pictured. Hold this pose for about two seconds and then return standing position. Repeat the action.

When doing lunges, always make sure the knee of the leg you step forward with (Richard's left knee in this photo) doesn't extend further than the foot of the same leg.

Propel yourself up using only the balls of the feet as support. Make sure to hold on to something. Wouldn't want you losing your balance and falling.