Here are some example exercises to try: Standing on one leg: close your eyes and lift one leg off the ground. If this is too ...

Exercising when you’re unwell might seem like a good idea, but it could make you worse. While light activity may be okay for ...

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, may add variety and value to an exercise routine when done ...

A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults.

Walking backward requires you to pay close attention to each step. This exercise is extremely productive in improving balance ...

Walking workouts are not to be sniffed at; these full-body routines can build stronger muscles, joints and bones while ...

A few minutes of movement can make a real difference to your health. That’s the finding from a new systematic review and meta ...

Ease into exercise with “Japanese walking,” a popular 30-minute interval training regimen that alternates bursts of speed with a walk at a normal pace.

Recent research highlights gait speed — the pace at which a person walks — as an important predictor of mobility, independence, and even longevity. Many experts now consider gait speed the “sixth ...

Even short, 5-minute walks can boost heart health. Breaking up long sitting periods with brief strolls improves circulation, ...

Stewart, a 78-year-old exercise physiologist at Johns Hopkins, believes that going up and down stairs helps keep seniors in ...

As bizarre as it sounds, fat loss, reduced back pain, stronger legs and improved coordination are all benefits of flipping the switch on your treadmill workout ...