If you haven't tried the sissy squat before, you're probably thinking it looks like an injury waiting to happen – knees pushing far past the toes, torso leaning back at a precarious angle. But ...

When it comes to exercise and longevity, what’s the first type of physical activity that comes to your mind? For most people, it’s some sort of cardio-based exercise, like walking, jogging or biking.

To feel healthy, resilient and independent after the age of 50, it’s vital that you make the effort to keep your body strong – especially if you want to keep running well into your later years. And ...

A centuries-old samurai etiquette practice may hold the key to stronger legs in just five minutes a day, with a new study finding that "Rei-ho" squats can boost knee strength by 26% and may help older ...

Twice a week during my time as a collegiate runner, my teammates and I would roll into our school’s weight room at 6 a.m., still half asleep but ready to get in important strength training. We’d ...

Squats are a super-move for the lower body. Do enough of them and you'll whip your booty into shape—and a whole lot more. "Squats mainly work the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings," points out Denise ...