A trainer shares the lunge benchmark after 50 for top-tier leg strength, plus why lower-body power protects balance and bones ...

Fitness coach Matt Roberts shares his tips for building muscle while improving balance, stability and mobility with this simple move ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I consider stationary lunges a “meat and potatoes” type of lower-body exercise, and for good reason. In ...

In the realm of functional fitness, side lunges (also called lateral lunges) are a versatile and underrated exercise, often ...

To build strong and powerful legs, try a single leg lunge with a power knee lift, says celebrity personal trainer Nadya Fairweather (u-shape.co.uk). If you’re a beginner, hold the back of a counter ...

LEG DAY WORKOUTS can be overwhelming when you want to do more than the bare minimum to challenge your lower body. Do you go with the squat, leg press, or deadlift? Those can all be great choices to ...

Jon-Erik Kawamoto, MSc, CSCS, CEP is a Strength & Conditioning Coach with 15 years of experience. He’s a co-owner of JKConditioning, a health and fitness business in St. John’s, NL, Canada, a retired ...

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 ...