Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more often you lose your balance, the more likely you are to take a tumble that ...

Most of us don’t think about balance until we lose it. But physical stability is integral to our survival and well-being, says Robbin Howard, assistant professor of physical therapy at USC. “Balance ...

It’s becoming popular for cyclists (and triathletes) to put a big focus on “balance training” as a part of their strength training. Do you really need the wobble, or is it just throwing your training ...

Balance training is a necessary element of a functional fitness routine, helping you effectively perform all the activities of daily life, from tying your shoes to dodging a puddle on the sidewalk. A ...

Every 11 seconds, an older adult visits an emergency room for a fall-related injury. Yet most Americans remain blissfully unaware that a simple 10-minute daily routine could dramatically alter these ...

Research has shown that, when performed properly and under supervision, neuromuscular exercises improve agility, balance, ...

A strong balance board routine is used to help many different athletes across many sports, but you don’t need to be preparing for the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge or Red Bull All Snow to enjoy this ...

Muscle strength is a potentially important factor contributing to postural control. In this article, we consider the influence of muscle weakness on postural instability and falling. We searched the ...

After years of testing workout tech, running shoes, and all sorts of home fitness equipment, balance boards (and stair steppers) surprised and challenged me the most. They’re affordable fitness ...