An active lifestyle with regular exercise is still easily achievable for those in their 60s and beyond. Maintaining strong muscles has everyday benefits such as improving balance, reducing falls, ...

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As we age, staying limber and flexible becomes more and more important. Flexibility helps us increase our range of motion so we can easily complete everyday tasks like bending down to tie your shoes ...

It’s a good idea to warm up your muscles as part of your exercise routine. Muscles that are not properly warmed up are at higher risk of injury. This can easily be accomplished with a light, active ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Engaging in regular physical activity, approaches such as yoga or swimming, and specific stretches may reduce symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS), support better sleep, and improve quality of life ...

Stretching exercises can support your lower back and prevent pain by improving posture, reducing muscle tension, and ...

The goal of balance exercises is to improve stability and coordination throughout your body. Balance helps you stay upright as you do activities like walking, biking, climbing stairs, or dancing. It’s ...

Sciatica pain begins in your lower back and moves down the legs. Some moves can help relieve the pain. These can include a seated glute stretch and a standing hamstring stretch. Sciatic nerve pain can ...

Perform this exercise on the floor, not on a bed or other soft surface. Step 1: Lie on your back with one leg bent at about a 90-degree angle and the other leg straight. Step 2: With thigh muscles ...

Mallory Creveling is a health and fitness writer and ACE-certified personal trainer. Her work appears across several national publications, including SELF, Prevention, Runners World, and Men's Journal ...