The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re aging, a study finds ...

Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

With aging, the risk of falls becomes greater. That's why having a strong balance is key to being steady and ready. These five exercises can help with stability and better footing. “The sit-to-stand ...

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 ...

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 ...

By starting to implement easy exercises into your day now, you can ‘improve stability, coordination and equilibrium, which ...

Data shows that the time people can stand on one leg changes for men and women at different ages – and an inability to hit ...

A doctor shares 4 strength benchmarks after 50: squats, pushups, single-leg balance, and the 30-second sit-to-stand test.

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

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 ...

As we age, we tend to (rightfully) put all the focus on maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine. However, some of the most unexpected changes can come in how we safely move around and go about ...

Perhaps you’ve already tried balancing on one leg during a routine as simple as brushing your teeth. If you can balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds, rejoice! Chances are, you will outlive many ...