Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

Calf (heel) raises are designed to help strengthen the soleus and gastrocnemius, located along the back of the lower leg. The gastrocnemius is larger and more visible, the soleus lies underneath. At ...

Gentle exercises like towel scrunches, ankle circles, and standing calf raises can help improve ankle strength, mobility, and balance after an ankle sprain. Mobility, stretching, and strengthening ...

Get more from less time after 45 with squats, reverse lunges, knee drives, overhead press, side lunges, and calf raises.

Strength training exercises like squats, heel raises, and bicep curls can help older adults maintain muscle. Keeping strong as you age means you can more easily continue doing daily activities on your ...

THINK ABOUT ALL the activity taking place on your feet—walking, standing, taking the stairs, running, jumping, squatting, lunging. The ankle supports nearly every movement involving the foot. Training ...

Healthy aging includes strategies to prevent falls. Incorporating simple exercises into your day can play an important role in healthy aging. Habit stack glute bridges, one-legged stands, heel raises, ...

The peroneus longus is an important muscle in your lower leg. It starts at the top of the fibula before running down the outside of the leg and connecting to the foot with the peroneus longus tendon.

Gentle stretches are one of the best ways to kickstart recovery from plantar fasciitis. Some helpful stretches include runner's stretch, heel raises, and heel drops. Other things that can help are to ...

Great balance has a lot to do with knee and ankle function and posture Ankle mobility and function is important not just for working out, but also in everyday life. There are endless sources with tips ...

Do these 4 standing glute moves to build lift, firmness, and hip stability after 45, no machines or heavy equipment required.