Not that fussed about sit-ups? Me neither, so I say sweep them to one side and hit more muscles in one go using the good old do-it-all compound exercise — a multi-joint, multi-muscle move that hits ...

With aging, the risk of falls becomes greater. That's why having a strong balance is key to being steady and ready. These five exercises can help with stability and better footing. “The sit-to-stand ...

Recently, one of my favorite teachers with the Iyengar Institute in New York City had us practice some interesting sit-to-stand (STS) variations. The teacher is at least 20 years my junior. I ...

“Back pain is an epidemic,” says Philippa Oakley, a chiropractor and member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). Between 60 and 80 per cent of us will suffer from it in our lifetimes and the ...

Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...

Don't wait for decline to set in. By consistently training the functional strength and stability assessed by this simple ...

Those morning stretches and at-home pilates might not be enough as one doctor shared an exercise that could determine your lifespan. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar shared with the TODAY ...

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 ...

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the typical strategies of obese subjects during a sit-to-stand task (a typical daily living activity) and to assess the load conditions of hip, knee ...

The 1MSTS test is used by health professionals but can be done at home too (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re looking to get some insight into your fitness level, hold off before forking out for a high ...

Gait training is a form of physical therapy that helps improve a person’s walking ability. It may involve exercises for balance, strength, and coordination. It may also be helpful for older adults who ...