Strength after 60 needs to reflect real-world movement across multiple planes. You step backward, reach sideways, stabilize on one leg, and absorb force from different angles. Training your legs this ...
Once you reach your 50s and beyond, it’s prime time to reassess your fitness routine. That includes showing extra TLC to parts of your body you typically overlook. Enter “toe yoga,” an underrated yet ...
The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...
Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles ...
Rebuild leg muscle after 50 with these 5 joint-friendly morning exercises. Safer than squats and easy to do at home.
Are you up for a 31-day challenge? Join us on the START Today Facebook group for daily tips and motivation, to connect with others following the plan, and to get real-time advice from trainer ...
When it comes to gym machines, the leg press is a solid choice for isolating your lower body. As a compound exercise that hits multiple lower-body muscle groups at once, it's also a great way to work ...
With so many lower-body exercises to choose from, you may occasionally suffer from decision paralysis when you're standing in front of the free weights at the gym. What dumbbell leg exercise is right ...
Plantar flexion is a movement in which the top of your foot points away from your leg. You use plantar flexion whenever you stand on the tip of your toes or point your toes. Every person’s natural ...