Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

Central to her idea is the “Foundational Five,” a set of simple exercises one can perform every day, whenever you have a ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Rebuild leg muscle after 65 with 4 chair exercises that improve strength safely while supporting joints and balance.

In lifting circles, the barbell back squat is often considered the king of exercises. But what if—either due to injury or an inability to get the form right—you can’t squat? You train one leg at a ...

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 ...

OK, maybe not forever. But this four-workout-per-week plan can reduce your risk of death by about a billion percent. And it ...

Unlike with a Bulgarian split squat, where one foot is off the ground behind you, the Jefferson split squat keeps both feet ...

Hip abduction is essential for building strong, stable glute muscles to support balance, improve movement efficiency, and help prevent lower-body injuries.

This underrated lower-body movement rebuilds lateral strength, protects your hips, and dramatically improves balance—making it a must-have exercise for long-term mobility and functional fitness.

Small changes can lead to big fitness gains. If you have been performing lower-body exercises with two feet on the floor, side by side, try mixing up your stance, says Mark Murphy. He is the lead ...