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

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 ...

Standing leg extensions are a functional exercise that builds strong, injury-proof hips and improves lower-body strength, ...

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 ...

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 most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have ...

Unlock the power of yoga with our comprehensive guide focused on enhancing your hamstrings, abs, and hips while improving ...

Whatever age you start, improving your balance is one thing that can improve your fitness and quality of life while protecting against falls and resulting injuries. Physiotherapist Helen O’Leary and c ...

Small changes can lead to big fitness gains. If you have been performing lower-body exercises with two feet on the floor, side by side, try mixing up your stance, says Mark Murphy. He is the lead ...

Leg day has many more benefits beyond the aesthetics of filling out a pair of pants. Besides building durable hips, knees, ankles and a strong back, never skipping a leg day has become the mantra of ...