The side plank is a great isometric exercise for strengthening the obliques, hips, and shoulders and improving overall core stability. Lie on your side with your forearm on the ground and your body ...

One challenge as we get older is balance. Without leg strength, you’ll become unsteady and will eventually fall. Believe me, elders and orthopedists fear falling because broken bones can be ...

Leg cramping during exercise could be a symptom of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), but the risks can be managed. Here's ...

Maintaining joint health is crucial for seniors, as strong joints support mobility and independence in daily activities.

Leg exercises are one of the best things you can do for your overall fitness. Not only do your legs contain some of your largest muscle groups (think: quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves), they ...

How long can you stand on one leg? This balance ability is apparently a good indicator of how we’re aging — or so say several ...

Southern Mail senior reporter ROSHAN ABRAHAMS, who is also a qualified personal trainer, has launched a fitness and health column, Fit Foundations, to help you kickstart your fitness journey. In part ...

If you have restless leg syndrome, gentle to moderate intensity exercise can help you manage your symptoms. Read on to learn about exercises that can help, as well as a stretching routine with ...

so it’s even worth finishing with four or five sets of leg exercises to optimise your returns on your upper body training days. To optimise leg training, you can train your legs two to four ...

Related: 50 Best Leg Exercises for 2024 Before jumping right into it, perfecting your sissy squat form is vital to getting all the benefits without risking injury. Here's a step-by-step guide to ...

Healthy ageing involves staying active, and strengthening your joints is essential. Daily physical exercise can help you maintain mobility and remain active as you age. Here are 6 expert-recommended ...

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