A trainer shares 4 chair exercises after 65 that rebuild leg strength and balance: chair squats, leg extensions, step-ups, ...
Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.
Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...
Weakness in the legs can be a sign of serious health issues like stroke or cancer. Symptoms like sudden leg weakness, confusion, and dizziness may mean you need medical help right away. Exercise and ...
Try standing on one leg for 30 seconds. Now the other one. Not so easy. As we age, this ability to balance on one leg declines more dramatically than other signs of aging such as grip and knee ...
Knee pain is incredibly frustrating when you are an active person. Whether running, going to the gym or even walking, it holds you back. So it’s no wonder there are hundreds of videos online dedicated ...
As a trainer, I use the straight leg dead lift (SLDL) to help fight low back distress, too many people suffer from low back pain. The SLDL could potentially be the best medicine. Not to mention, a ...
Many people assume that knee pain is caused by weakness in the knee joint, but that’s not always the case. Often, the real culprit is a weak supporting muscle elsewhere in the body. According to ...
Runners are notorious for having weak hips and glutes, or in some cases, weak hips and “sleeping” glutes—yes, a lazy butt. Because everything in the body connects, having hips and glutes that aren’t ...