When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to improving our balance. That’s a mistake because there’s a use-it-or-lose-it ...

It may seem like an insignificant part of your training plan but practicing your balance is just as important as completing your cardio or doing your squats. A strong, stable foundation is necessary ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Share on Pinterest Research indicates changes in balance as people age. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Gait and balance changes are common as we age and can lead to falls. These ...

You might have had the suspicion, particularly while doing unilateral exercises, that one of your legs is stronger than the other. Chloe Costigan, a physical therapist and co-owner of Mobility-Doc, ...

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 ...

An inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in later life is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next decade, according to a new study. The simple balance test may ...