Calf and foot exercises can reduce strain on the plantar fascia, improve flexibility,. • Strengthening the arch and calf muscles can improve foot mechanics and lessen plantar fasciitis symptoms. • ...

The winter holidays are a time to be together with the ones you love, and what better present to give this holiday season than making sure your aging relatives are safe?Dr. Case Tedder, a family ...

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...

Four quick tests after 50 check balance, leg power, push strength, and grip so you can stay strong and independent.

Too many of us, myself included, spend too much time sitting, hunched over a screen, and our bodies are paying the price. By 3 pm, do you get that heavy, tired feeling in your calves? You’re not alone ...

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

It’s important for seniors to stay active and remain healthy for as long as possible. A new routine can be daunting. Fortunately, exercise doesn’t need to wear you out to be effective.

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

In this video, I share some easy chair-based exercises designed to help relieve knee pain and build strength, especially if squats are uncomfortable for you. By using a resistance band and a yoga ...