Balancing on one foot might seem like child's play, but don't underestimate its value as a fitness (and longevity) benchmark. Trust me, it's more than just a party trick—balancing tests your ...

Target your lower half with this balancing act. Unilateral (or single-side) exercises strengthen your core, glutes, thighs, calves, and quads.

Unlock your potential with our latest guide on mastering the yoga headstand! In this short, you'll learn how to enhance foot-to-tricep strength and improve your balance in this challenging pose.

Lift your big toe while keeping the other toes on the ground. Hold for two seconds. Lower the big toe and lift the other four ...

You’re only as old as your ability to put shoes on. An “old man test” — which challenges people to ready their feet to go outside with three simple steps — has gone viral on TikTok, Instagram and ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Peter Finch—Getty Images, Vitalalp/Getty Images, Boris ...

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 ...

Various abilities can naturally decline as a person ages. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Many exercises can help maintain these abilities and reduce ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

Chair squats are a fantastic way to strengthen the legs, hips, and core - Geoff Pugh for The Telegraph A study has found that squeezing in a few ultra-short micro-workouts may be just as good if not ...

If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and ...

Discover the 5 exercises that can act as indicators of how well your body is aging and can predict your future health.