Step ups are a staple in most strength programmes. Step-downs, less so. That’s a mistake. Put simply, a step-down involves lowering one leg from a raised surface to the floor under control, then ...

1: Sit up straight in a chair with your spine against its back. 2: Tilt your chin toward your chest and round your shoulders ...

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 ...

As we age, we tend to (rightfully) put all the focus on maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine. However, some of the most unexpected changes can come in how we safely move around and go about ...

Whether you’re an athlete or you’re past retirement age, improving your balance has many benefits. When practicing balance, we’re not just trying to stand on one leg; we’re also working on our overall ...

How much time do you spend intentionally balancing on one foot? If you’re like most people, probably not much ― but experts say you should challenge yourself to (safely) do so. Having the ability to ...

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 ...

Strength after 60 needs to reflect real-world movement across multiple planes. You step backward, reach sideways, stabilize on one leg, and absorb force from different angles. Training your legs this ...

When I was walking with Al Roker and our Start TODAY members through the streets of New York City last month to kick off our 100-Mile Challenge, we got to chatting. Al shared with me his goal of ...

“The biggest mistake people make is thinking balance training has to be time-consuming or intimidating. It doesn’t. A few ...