Even more than strength or mobility, recent research says you need to look to your balance to determine longevity.

Testing your balance by standing on one leg may indicate how well you’re aging, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS One. Researchers evaluated 40 participants over the age of 50 by ...

Test balance after 45. See the one-leg hold time that signals strength—and the simple progressions to improve fast.

Wondering if you’re aging healthfully? According to a Mayo Clinic study, there’s a simple test you can do at home to find out. Researchers found that being able to stand on one leg for 30 seconds is a ...

"In clinical and rehabilitation settings, the six-minute walk test (6MWT) is widely used to assess a person’s ability to ...

A simple balance exercise you can try at home may reveal a lot about your overall health. Take this quick test to see how you're doing! Physical balance plays a crucial role in maintaining ...

The way aging is assessed is undergoing a shift as researchers uncover a simple but revealing physical test. Traditional fitness measures such as endurance and strength have long been used to evaluate ...

Weak glutes often play a role in common running injuries. The single-leg stance test shows you where your strength is lacking ...