Longevity isn't just about how long you live — it's also about staying healthy for as much of that time as possible. The "sit to stand" test can be a good way to figure out how healthy you are, and it ...

Getting up from a low couch or rising from a restaurant booth without grabbing the table—these everyday movements reveal more about your fitness than most gym exercises. I've worked as a personal ...

Rebuild strong legs after 50 with 5 seated exercises that fight muscle loss, protect your joints, and feel safer than squats.

Failing a "sit-to-stand" or "sit-rise" test, which entails standing up from the floor with legs crossed, without using hands, arms, knees or side of the legs, means one has a higher likelihood of ...

Build stronger legs after 50 with 5 joint-friendly chair exercises targeting quads, glutes, and hamstrings—no heavy weights ...

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 ...