Even more than strength or mobility, recent research says you need to look to your balance to determine longevity.

Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...

Get stronger after 50 with this 10-minute, 7-move chair workout for legs, core, and balance—no floor work required.

Leg day is crucial for overall strength, balance, and athletic performance, despite its grueling reputation. This guide ...

Stretching is an essential part of any fitness routine, particularly for beginners looking to improve flexibility and ...

Try standing on one leg for 30 seconds. Now the other one. Not so easy. As we age, this ability to balance on one leg declines more dramatically than other signs of aging such as grip and knee ...

Bend one knee and push your butt back to squat down to one side. Keep your other leg straight, and as your lower down ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

If you are looking for a relatively easy leg day, with more than half of the volume made up of cardiovascular training rather than actual leg exercises, this is a good one to use as a stepladder to ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better.