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

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Like many people, I am now working at home. Unfortunately, with my schedule, I have not been able to work out regularly, outside of running downstairs for a quick snack between ...

A trainer shares 4 chair exercises after 65 that rebuild leg strength and balance: chair squats, leg extensions, step-ups, ...

You don’t need fancy gym equipment to get a good workout. You may not even need to leave your home. Squeeze some quick exercise into your day by simply stepping onto your stairs. Research shows that ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

You have choices every time you hit the gym, and the right decision at that moment ultimately comes down to the type of results you’re after. If you’re looking to do a cardio machine workout that ...

Finding the perfect cardio workout can be overwhelming, especially when flashy new equipment like Peloton bikes and high-tech treadmills are everywhere you look. But if you’re looking for a workout ...

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building. A new study claims walking upstairs can burn 20 times more calories than walking on flat ...