Balancing on one foot might seem like child's play, but don't underestimate its value as a fitness (and longevity) benchmark. Trust me, it's more than just a party trick—balancing tests your ...

Ankle strengthening exercises help restore ankle stability and function, especially after an injury. Strong ankles support ...

Limited ankle dorsiflexion can lead to injury, but you can assess and improve ankle dorsiflexion mobility at home with easy ...

Build strength, boost coordination, and support longevity with these trainer-recommended low-impact jump exercises.

Learn how to do the Bulgarian split squat with perfect form to build leg strength, improve balance, and target quads, glutes, and hamstrings.

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Peter Finch—Getty Images, Vitalalp/Getty Images, Boris ...

Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be ...

Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and ...

Rebuild strength and mobility after 45 with four moves: squats, push ups, lunges, band rows. Do them 3 to 4 days weekly.

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 ...

You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.