Balance is essential for everyday activities but is especially important to athletes and seniors as they're more prone to injuries and falls.

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 ...

It's no secret that as we age, our balance and coordination start to decline. This can lead to an increased risk for scary falls and injuries. Accidents and falls are one of the leading causes of ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst seniors which is why it's important to improve balance and maintain physical ...

Build strength, balance, and mobility after 50 with five standing moves that reduce fall risk and boost independence—no gym needed.

Various abilities can decline as we age. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Different exercises can help maintain these skills, plus reduce the risk of ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The length of time a person can stand on one leg is a good measure of aging, according to a study that put older adults through a variety of tests to determine how balance, muscle strength and gait ...

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 ...