One of the first things to go for athletes as they age—aside from their hips—is their knees. Years of sprinting, jumping, and heavy squatting take a serious toll on the joints, especially around the ...

Experts say simple functional movements done consistently can preserve strength, balance, and independence as we grow older.

This simple lower-body exercise strengthens hamstrings, hips, and lower back while dramatically improving balance and stability.

Single-leg balance test after 65: what 30 seconds says about fall risk, with certified trainer tips to improve fast.

The single-leg squat – also known as a pistol squat – is an advanced variation of the regular squat. Besides impressing onlookers by being able to do this squat, it will also benefit you by building ...

Standing on one leg requires the brain to integrate information from the eyes, the vestibular system in the inner ear, and the somatosensory system, which senses body position and ground contact.