I actually recommend starting balance training as soon as you hit your 40s, by doing unilateral (single-sided) moves and ...

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 ...

Maintaining stability and coordination as you get older isn’t always the easiest. And unfortunately, you may be more at risk of falling or getting injured if you’re off-kilter. Rather than continuing ...

In this informative short video, we guide you through mastering the forearm balance, helping you enhance both strength and ...

Balance is the body’s ability to maintain its center of mass over its base of support. When you have good balance, you can remain upright and stable, distributing your weight in a way that allows you ...

It’s a stance flamingos and other feathered species usually take, but seeing how long you can balance on one leg can be a good test of your health, according to a new study. By testing how long people ...

Hip tightness can affect your whole body. Simple exercises can help you move more easily. By Alyssa Ages When Ian Root was in his early 20s, he began having persistent hip pain. His construction job — ...

After 55, balance predicts longevity. Try these 4 simple tests to gauge your fitness and start training to age in reverse.

In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's one thing to trip up the stairs or over an uneven sidewalk slab every once in a while. But as you ...

Your sense of balance fades after 40—but it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to maintain it. Regular movement and balance training—like the kind seen here—play a crucial role in staying steady and ...