The one-leg balance test is a surprisingly accurate measure of age-related decline, offering insights beyond traditional methods like grip strength and walking speed, a new study finds. Featured in ...

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

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.

Fitness test after 50: try these 4 standing drills from a certified trainer, Felicia Hernandez, to test balance, strength, and mobility.

The Karate Kid movie is an iconic example of the fascination with karate and kung fu that permeated the 1980s. It also contains numerous legendary movie moments and possibly the most famous "standing ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among adults over 50. Even when a fall doesn’t result in serious injury, it can shake confidence and lead to reduced activity, which, in turn, accelerates ...

Balancing on a single limb can be surprisingly challenging as we get older, but training yourself to do it for longer can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain healthier. Unless you ...

When you think of leg day, you might automatically picture yourself profusely sweating as you drop into a squat, lower into a deadlift, or glide into a hip thrust. Just make sure you don’t sleep on ...