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 ...

Developing elite body strength often becomes an afterthought when we hit the big 5-0. When the gym no longer becomes a place to chase personal records or lift the heaviest weights, the focus shifts to ...

Balance training is an often overlooked skill that can boost both your longevity and quality of life, researchers say. A 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that, for ...

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 ...

BOSTON - A new study suggests if you can't stand on one leg for even a short period of time, you could be at an increased risk of death. As we age, we tend to lose muscle strength, flexibility, and ...

Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be ...

Power is essential for aging well. Here’s how to increase yours. Credit...Gritchelle Fallesgon for The New York Times Supported by By Amanda Loudin After years of three to four weekly sessions of ...

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 ...