If you’re new to resistance training, or short on time, the good news is you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to build strength. “It’s all about consistency over intensity,” says certified personal trainer Felicia Hernandez, who works at Eden Health Club in Greenwood Village, Colorado. “Over time, that’s what builds a body that feels grounded and supported.” You may like In fact, a 2025 study found five-minute workouts everyday for four weeks could improve both physical and mental wellbeing in inactive adults. To help you build strength and improve mobility, Hernandez has put together a lower body workout that takes just five minutes to complete. “These exercises strengthen and shape glutes, thighs, hips, and calves—using a sequence that flows, without using any equipment,” she explains. The moves also focus on mobility and muscle activation. “This is key for both aesthetic goals and long-term healthy aging,” Hernandez adds. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. You can do this equipment-free workout anywhere—at home, in the …