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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to ...

Stand tall and then step back with one foot, with your heel lifted. Keeping most of the weight on your front foot, bend both knees until your back knee is almost touching the floor. Your torso can ...

Sure, yoga can be a great low-impact exercise to boost overall health. But it turns out one pose, in particular, may show more than your flexibility. How long you can stand on one leg may be an ...

If you’ve ever noticed that one side of your body feels stronger than the other—whether you’re skiing, running, lifting or ...

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 ...

Dr. Allyson Coffin, our local chiropractor and wellness expert, stopped by the 207 studio to share a few exercises to improve ...

Balance exercises for women over 60, recommended by Dr. Stephanie Dunlop, MD. Build strength and stability in 15 minutes a ...

Various abilities can decline as we age. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Different exercises can help maintain these skills, plus reduce the risk of ...