TO BALANCE OUT your lower body training, it helps to shift to one side. That might sound counterproductive, but it's the truth. Unilateral exercises—moves that require you to work on one side of the ...

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 ...

Balance naturally declines with age. But with proper balancing exercises, you can stop—or even reverse—that trend. As you know, balance is a fundamental element of golf. It sets the foundation for a ...

The Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift (SLRD) sounds more intimidating than it really is. However, it still provides a challenge. This is a dynamic balance exercise that requires good core and hip strength ...

If you're bored of standard squats, single leg "pistol" squats can progress your muscle gains. Pistol squats are challenging but working on them can improve balance and fix weaknesses. You can ...

Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

One of the first things to go for athletes as they age—aside from their hips—is their knees. Years of sprinting, jumping, and heavy squatting take a serious toll on the joints, especially around the ...

The Single-Leg Squat is an all-purpose exercise for strength, balance, power and lowering risk of injury. According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, it can't be beat ...

How much time do you spend intentionally balancing on one foot? If you’re like most people, probably not much ― but experts say you should challenge yourself to (safely) do so. Having the ability to ...

Improve balance after 55 with weight shifts, tapping drills, torso rotations, and platform step-ons for steadier, safer ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A simple balance and gait assessment many therapists and athletic trainers use to detect subtle impairments in children and teens who have sustained a concussion may help identify ...