As a U.S.-based fitness and lifestyle expert, I’ve seen one pattern repeat over and over: lateral strength declines faster than forward strength as we age, and that imbalance quietly leads to hip ...

The lunge is a popular, versatile exercise for strengthening the lower body. It works many muscles in one move and offers numerous benefits. Varying your technique emphasizes different muscles or ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

Lateral step-downs are gaining popularity among fitness professionals in the United States because they train the body in a way most workouts ignore. Unlike traditional squats or lunges that work ...

The legs are the two lower limbs of the body. They provide support and a range of movements. Each leg contains five regions. They’re known as the: The upper leg is often called the thigh. It’s the ...

Let’s talk legs: They contain some of the most powerful muscles in the body (including those large muscles in your caboose called the glutes) and keeping them strong and limber is crucial for helping ...

Many “push-pull” workouts tend to focus on building upper-body strength by mixing pushing exercises (like bench presses and push-ups) and pulling moves (like bent-over rows and pull-ups). But very few ...

Weakness in the legs can happen for a variety of reasons. These can include DOMS, spinal problems, neuropathy, ALS, stroke, myasthenia gravis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Weakness in the legs ...