A trainer shares 4 chair exercises after 65 that rebuild leg strength and balance: chair squats, leg extensions, step-ups, ...

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been hearing a lot about chair yoga lately. My New Year’s resolution is to improve my health and get ...

Stronger legs set the foundation for your independence as you move through your sixties and beyond. Every step, transition, lift, and change of direction relies on the muscles in your quads, ...

As many people begin to age, they often give up on their workout routine at a time when it is most important. Even seniors with diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure or heart disease can find a ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re new to exercise, managing balance issues, or have limited mobility and looking for a gentle way to stay active, chair ...

This exercise targets the muscles in the front upper thighs (quadriceps), which straighten or extend the knee. The quadriceps are extremely important for activities of daily living such as standing up ...

Leg-strengthening exercises are vital to good mobility. This seated leg exercise is a great way to strengthen the quadriceps while providing stability. For those new to exercise, the seated leg ...

Chair exercises are an underrated way to upgrade your workout routine—especially if your goal is to melt a stubborn belly pooch. They allow you to focus on form and control without placing undue ...

EXHALE: Keeping left foot planted and upper body still, extend the right leg (bending from the knee) until it is parallel with the floor. Hold here for 2 counts and then (optional) pulse up and down ...

With so many possible exercises capable of building muscle, it's often hard to know which ones are actually worth doing. Sam Sulek rose to prominence on YouTube with his raw approach to filming and ...

During summer months it can be more difficult to keep a consistent schedule at the gym. With kids out of school, vacations, and heat and humidity zapping your energy, its nice to have an alternative ...