High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in ...

This 10-minute morning yoga session focuses on gentle hip-opening movements suitable for all levels and requires no props. With accessible poses and mindful breathing, this practice helps release hip ...

LAS VEGAS—When my aunt fell and broke a bone, it sent her on a downward health spiral she never recovered from. That story is all too common, and a prototype wearable I saw at CES called the Smart Hip ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you need support while standing. Heel raises challenge your balance while strengthening your calf muscles that help you walk and climb stairs ...

If you want to stay strong on your feet, these leg strengthening exercises for seniors after 60 offer an easy way to support daily mobility without stressing your joints. They focus on movements that ...

If you’re a runner, you may warm up with some dynamic hamstring stretches and reward your glutes and quads with a little foam rolling action when you’re done. But how often are you stretching your hip ...

Staying strong as you get older doesn’t require a gym, a trainer, or a pile of heavy equipment. A few smart resistance exercises at home can help you maintain muscle, protect your joints, and make ...

Building strength is crucial for your overall health – especially as you age – but so too is maintaining your mobility. While flexibility (which is also important) refers to the ability of your soft ...

I started running consistently about 10 years ago. I set my sights on the 2016 New York City Marathon and signed up for the New York Road Runner’s 9+1 program the year prior, which requires running ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...