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 ...

Ankle strengthening exercises help restore ankle stability and function, especially after an injury. Strong ankles support ...

Learn how to do the Bulgarian split squat with perfect form to build leg strength, improve balance, and target quads, glutes, and hamstrings.

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 ...

Here are a couple of ways to help to improve your balance before ski season—everything from extra tools in the gym to new ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Targeted exercises can improve symptoms of knee osteoarthritis like pain and stiffness, protect cartilage, and slow the rate ...

While you can slip and fall at any point in life, it’s more common with age. More than 1 out of 4 older adults take a tumble each year, and about 20 percent of these falls lead to injuries such as ...

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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 ...