Why You Should Add Agility Training Into Your Workout Routine, And The Best Exercises To Try, Per Experts

This type of training not only works the mind and body, but it’s also imperative for aging well. Training agility, in ...

How often should you strength train to build muscle and avoid injury

Strength training beginners should start with training 2-3 times per week and then increase the resistance and number of reps ...
Runner's World

4 best balance exercises for runners

Incorporating balance exercises into your strength training routine can help improve your stability, reduce the risk of injuries and enhance your running performance. From single-leg exercises to ...
The New York Times

What Is the Right Balance of Strength Training to Cardio?

We spoke to exercise experts to find the ideal regimen. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Ashley Abramson Q: How much cardiovascular exercise versus strength training should I ...

The Best Exercises to Improve Running Speed

Face a sturdy box, aerobic step, or weight bench. Stand with feet about hip-width apart. Send hips down and back into a squat ...
Well+Good

Strength Training Is More Important for Runners Than You May Think. Here’s How to Balance It

Spend all of your workout time racking up the miles? You're missing out on weight lifting, a key tool for runners. If you want to get better at running, you’re supposed to, well, run, right? But ...

Try barefoot training to build strength, balance and healthier joints as you age – PTs explain how

Going barefoot trains the soft tissues of your feet far more effectively than wearing shoes, says Simmons. It strengthens ...
Yahoo

How long can you stand on 1 leg? What it says about your health — and how to improve your balance.

Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...
AOL

8 Ankle Exercises for Better Balance & Strength

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...
Today

A strength-training routine for walkers: 9 exercises to help you walk faster

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 30-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. When you hear "Barry's" you probably think about ripped 20 ...

I’m a PT who trains seniors: My 5 go-to sensorimotor exercises to improve balance and prevent falls

To help you get started, our resident personal trainer, Sam Hopes, who trains clients of all ages, shared her five go-to ...
Medical News Today

Gait training exercises for older adults: A guide

Gait training is a form of physical therapy that helps improve a person’s walking ability. It may involve exercises for balance, strength, and coordination. It may also be helpful for older adults who ...