Getting up from a low couch or rising from a restaurant booth without grabbing the table—these everyday movements reveal more about your fitness than most gym exercises. I've worked as a personal ...

Leg day is often the most dreaded yet rewarding part of any fitness regimen. Testing your leg strength isn't just about showing off—it's about understanding your body's capabilities, tracking progress ...

The pistol squat is the ultimate test for lower body strength, balance, and mobility. While it doesn't exactly have the same effect as the powerlifter's favorite move—the back squat, this awkward ...

Grab a sturdy chair and see if you can finish all 4 moves without resting after 55.

Borrowed from the Army’s fitness test, these moves build the kind of strength and conditioning that carries over to real life.

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

Strong glutes are a staple of strong running. They power your stride, improve your form, and quite literally propel you forward. If you’ve suffered from any of these injuries, or want to learn where ...

Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain these two critical types of strength is also an indicator of your overall ...

When it comes to gym machines, the leg press is a solid choice for isolating your lower body. As a compound exercise that hits multiple lower-body muscle groups at once, it's also a great way to work ...

Can you stand the test? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have unlocked an easy, equipment-free way to determine biological age. The team says the amount of time you are able to balance on one leg is a ...