These Walking Techniques Build More Leg Strength Than the Gym After 50

Walking is a powerful form of cardio—but its benefits far exceed heart health. Walking consistently can boost metabolism, improve your overall wellness, and build solid leg strength. Each stride activates key muscles in your lower body, including your glutes, calves, hamstrings and quads.

To bring those benefits to the next level, we spoke with Domenic Angelino, CPT with International Personal Trainer Academy, which offers NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) programs, who shares two productive walking techniques that can build more leg strength than going to the gym—especially after 50. Each step you take counts, but if yo...