This variation involves performing the classic squat movement while balancing on one leg. By removing one point of support, you introduce a significant challenge to your stability and force your core ...

TO BALANCE OUT your lower body training, it helps to shift to one side. That might sound counterproductive, but it's the truth. Unilateral exercises—moves that require you to work on one side of the ...

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 ...

Improve your coordination, boost your longevity, and train like an athlete at any age. As you age, maintaining coordination and balance becomes essential, not just for mobility, but for longevity. A ...

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 ...

When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to improving our balance. That’s a mistake because there’s a use-it-or-lose-it ...

Experts say building leg, core, and back strength through simple, compound moves like lunges, push-ups, and rows can ...

Sure, yoga can be a great low-impact exercise to boost overall health. But it turns out one pose, in particular, may show more than your flexibility. How long you can stand on one leg may be an ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Bend your knees slightly and grip the kettlebell handle. Drive through your heels and stand tall as you squeeze your glutes.