Try these great toning exercises for the lower body.

Toe Press - works calf muscles

Step One:  Sit with one leg extended with toes pointing up.  The other leg can be flexed with foot flat on ground.  Wrap resistance band around the ball of the foot of the extended leg.  Take up slack.

Step Two:  Point toes away from body.  Hold for a count of two.  Slowly return to starting position.  Repeat.  Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions per foot.

Leg Press - works thigh (quadriceps) and hip extensor muscles

Step One:  Sit with legs in flexed position.  Place resistance band under one foot.  Take up slack.

Step Two:  Extend leg forward until knee is slightly flexed.  Hold for a count of two.  Slowly return to starting position.  Repeat.  Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions per leg.

Hamstrings Curl - works hamstrings and calf muscles

Step One:  Tie resistance band around both ankles so that feet can be positioned about 1 inch apart.

Step Two:  Flex knee of one leg to 90 degrees (you may need to support yourself against a tree/post to maintain balance and proper form).  Hold for a count of two.  Slowly return to starting position.  Repeat.  Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions per leg.

Side Step - works buttocks (glutes) muscles

Step One:  Tie resistance band around both ankles.  Place hands on hips.

Step Two:  Squat down as far as you can while maintaining your balance and good form.  Step to one side and hold for a count of two.  Slowly return to starting position.  Repeat by either stepping to same side or to opposite side.  Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Note:  Before beginning an exercise program or increasing the intensity level of a current routine, a physician's approval should be obtained, especially for older adults and those at risk for or who currently have chronic health conditions.