Is swimming an option for you?

body squats done correctly will neither damage nor put strain on your knees. the key words are "done correctly". they will tone the muscles in your upper thighs better than any other exercise. another option would be lunge walks. again, done correctly, they will not put undo strain on your knees, and they will tone your upper thigh.

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Hi Qman, the thing about swimming is the time it takes to get to a pool, the wet hair, etc. I'd like something I can incorporate 'anytime'. Plus we are just easing out of winter here :^)

Thanks for this and the link ~ I'll check it out. I do 'the chair' in yoga, but not often enough. I guess it is about doing it right to not do any damage.

The leg flexion chair at the gym. Actually there are a couple of chairs at the gym that work either your front or back thighs without any problem with the knees when done correctly.

I'm not a gym person for several reasons... the main one being that most of the equip is sized and in position for men and/or larger persons than myself so I am always readjusting etc. plus I don't like the 'headspace' in a gym. I like walking up hills and hiking outdoors (sort of moving meditation) or exercising in a class or at home with music. But thank you :^)