Have you ever stumbled on uneven ground (or even ground) but somehow caught yourself before you fell? That’s proprioception, your body’s built-in GPS. It’s your body’s ability to sense where it is in ...
Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.
Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...
Discover proprioception, your body's hidden sixth sense that guides movement and balance subconsciously. As we age, this ...
Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...
You may be able to improve mobility in your shoulders with stretches, such as the cross-arm stretch, and exercises with and without weights. These can include rows and arm swings. Whether you have ...
The labrum is a narrow piece of cartilage that supports the stability of the humerus bone to the shoulder socket. It is also where other ligaments come together to support the ball-and-socket joint, ...
Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...
A doctor shares 5 standing moves after 50 that activate legs, core, and stabilizers to help rebuild muscle with less joint ...
Step 1 is the starting position. Stand in a split stance to stabilize the body. Hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands. Your hands should be neutral, with your thumbs around the handles and your palms ...