Balance exercises improve your ability to control and stabilize your body's position. This type of exercise is particularly important for older adults — as you age, your ability to know where you are ...

When I think about having good balance, I imagine a tightrope, balance beam, or unicycle. That's the high-performance side of it, but balance is actually a huge part of your everyday life and ...

A strength coach explains the benefits of oblique workouts — plus more health tips from the One Small Thing newsletter ...

Spinning. Check. Barre. Check. Yoga. Check. If you’re a fitness lover, chances are you’re getting in your cardio and strength training. But one type of workout that is actually totally useful in your ...

A personal trainer shares six balance exercises for seniors that don't require any special equipment and can easily be done at home. For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once ...

Brad: Now, let's go to the sidestepping. Start with the left leg going to the left. Again, don't go out too far; take your time with it. If it is too easy, simply go a little deeper, but not too much, ...

Various abilities can naturally decline as a person ages. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Many exercises can help maintain these abilities and reduce ...

As people grow older, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly vital and not just for longevity, but for quality of ...

My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward.

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