A simple yet powerful lower-body movement recommended by U.S. fitness experts to improve strength, balance, and coordination ...

No matter what workout routine you do, there’s a chance the squat will make an appearance. We do a lot of squatting during our normal daily activities so it may feel so familiar that you assume you ...

Plyometric exercises require you to push yourself to your maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping, sprinting, lunging and hopping. They call on you to perform explosive ...

The duck walk also improves flexibility as it requires you to maintain a squat position while moving forward. This improves ...

Plyometric training is a great way for athletes to build explosive power. Performing plyometrics one to three times a week can increase your vertical jump, speed and strength. The gains athletes make ...

As we age, exercising the lower body becomes increasingly important for purposes of mobility later in life. Maintaining strong hips and legs becomes critical as muscle mass declines during your 40s, ...

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...