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 ...

The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re aging, a study finds ...

A quick sitting-rising test reveals surprising insights into your health and longevity, measuring strength, balance, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

The one-leg balance test is a surprisingly accurate measure of age-related decline, offering insights beyond traditional methods like grip strength and walking speed, a new study finds. Featured in ...

This no-equipment move looks easy, but it can quickly expose weaknesses in your legs, posture, and core stability—making it a ...