Here are some example exercises to try: Standing on one leg: close your eyes and lift one leg off the ground. If this is too ...

The sit-to-stand exercise refers to standing from a seated position without using your hands, and it's both a mobility test and booster. Widely considered to be a fundamental element of mobility, the ...

Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...

“Back pain is an epidemic,” says Philippa Oakley, a chiropractor and member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). Between 60 and 80 per cent of us will suffer from it in our lifetimes and the ...

Recently, one of my favorite teachers with the Iyengar Institute in New York City had us practice some interesting sit-to-stand (STS) variations. The teacher is at least 20 years my junior. I ...

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders. It’s for anyone who wants to be healthier and stronger and wants to feel more energetic and capable at any age. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t ...

As you pass 50, your body doesn’t bounce back the same way it used to. Strength training, consistent activity, and recovery ...

Ditch sit-ups. These 6 standing core moves firm your abs, boost balance, and help trim belly overhang after 45.

Belly sleepers are probably the most susceptible to neck and back problems. That’s because their neck is more likely to be in ...

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 ...