Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

Working on improving your ability to balance is important because it reduces the risk of fall-related injuries—with about 1 ...

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.

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 ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! When I was walking with Al Roker and our Start TODAY members ...

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 ...

Research has shown that, when performed properly and under supervision, neuromuscular exercises improve agility, balance, ...

Domenic Angelino, CPT, a certified personal trainer with the International Personal Trainer Academy, says that pretty much ...

In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more often you lose your balance, the more likely you are to take a tumble that ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.