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

Forget spending hours at the gym. A few short bursts of the Single-Leg Stance throughout your day—while waiting for the ...

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

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 ...

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

Discover how the simple single-leg stance test can reveal hidden running weaknesses and help prevent injuries.

Have you ever tested your balance during a routine physical exam? A new study suggests it may be worth it. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined if doing a 10-second ...

Have you ever tested your balance during a routine physical exam? A new study suggests it may be worth it. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined if doing a 10-second ...

One of the biggest misconceptions about longevity and fitness is that visible fitness equals internal health. Someone can be lean and active but still have dangerously high apolipoprotein B (a protein ...

Balance training is an often overlooked skill that can boost both your longevity and quality of life, researchers say. A 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that, for ...

A new study found that 20% of participants were unable to perform a 10-second single-leg balance test. Researchers suggest balance may be a stronger indicator of our overall health than ever before ...