Those little muscles at the back of your lower leg do a lot of heavy lifting, research has shown. A 2017 review found that ...

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

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

For lower-body workouts from Stephanie Mansour routines — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Large muscles like the hamstrings and ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...

Leg day is a staple in any well-rounded workout routine. And while many people make it a priority for a peachier backside or toned calves, strong legs are essential for reasons beyond aesthetics. In ...

How to use this list: Perform each exercise below in order for 50 seconds, resting 10 seconds between sets. Complete 2-3 rounds, resting a minute between rounds. Prefer going for reps? Aim for 8 to 12 ...

Want to get into strength training but not sure how? Let us suggest starting out with free weights. Whether you’re going for the fan-favorite dumbbells or getting more adventurous with kettlebells or ...

Expert-approved ways to warm up your ankles calves ahead of your next workout An ankle injury can stop you in your tracks, ...

The warm summer months inspire us to embrace our bodies by not covering them up. Our legs should be no different. While we recently spoke to you about developing your thighs over the summer months, ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...

Build lean muscle after 60 with 4 simple moves like squats and RDLs that train more muscles than machines and boost strength fast.