Losing your balance and taking a tumble every now and then is only natural. It happens to the best of us! However, as you age and the muscles you use to stand naturally weaken (along with your vision) ...

Proprioception is your awareness of your body’s position in space and it's vital for coordination, balance, reaction time and stability.

The single-leg stand is a great way to improve your balance and strengthen your legs. Stand next to a wall or chair for support, if required. Lift one leg off the ground so that only one foot is ...

Incorporating balance exercises into your strength training routine can help improve your stability, reduce the risk of injuries and enhance your running performance. From single-leg exercises to ...

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A morning ritual of brain-altering activities can improve focus, memory, creativity and decision-making all day long. Simple ...

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 one of those things we take for granted — until we don’t have it. Whether you’re navigating an icy sidewalk, reaching for something on a high shelf, or simply getting out of bed in the ...

Single-leg exercises can improve balance, protect joints, prevent injuries, and more. Here are the best ones to add to your leg day workouts, per a trainer.

While you can slip and fall at any point in life, it’s more common with age. More than 1 out of 4 older adults take a tumble each year, and about 20 percent of these falls lead to injuries such as ...

Aging doesn’t equal decline. Getting older doesn’t automatically include growing weaker, slower and more fragile. As Kris Herbert, founder and certified personal trainer at The Gym Venice, says, ...

Use Tools That Actively Challenge Your Balance Core strengthening is a great place to start, but there are also a handful of tools you can use in the gym that actively require good balance and will ...