TO BALANCE OUT your lower body training, it helps to shift to one side. That might sound counterproductive, but it's the truth. Unilateral exercises—moves that require you to work on one side of the ...

This variation involves performing the classic squat movement while balancing on one leg. By removing one point of support, you introduce a significant challenge to your stability and force your core ...

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 ...

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 ...

Improve your coordination, boost your longevity, and train like an athlete at any age. As you age, maintaining coordination and balance becomes essential, not just for mobility, but for longevity. A ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Longevity was the ultimate health buzzword of this year, but while many conversations centred around expensive and complicated biohacks and treatments, experts are flagging that the key to healthy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A small Mayo Clinic study published in PLOS One looked at 40 healthy, independent people over the age of ...