Even more than strength or mobility, recent research says you need to look to your balance to determine longevity.

Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

Test balance after 45. See the one-leg hold time that signals strength—and the simple progressions to improve fast.

Those aged between 70 to 79 should be able to stand on one leg for around 18-19 seconds. If you’re over 80, you should be able to stand on your leg for a little over 5 seconds. The NHS recommends not ...

Balance is essential for everyday activities but is especially important to athletes and seniors as they're more prone to injuries and falls.

Wondering if you’re aging healthfully? According to a Mayo Clinic study, there’s a simple test you can do at home to find out. Researchers found that being able to stand on one leg for 30 seconds is a ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Peter Finch—Getty Images, Vitalalp/Getty Images, Boris ...

Build strength, stability, and injury resistance with these essential single-leg moves. One of the first things to go for athletes as they age—aside from their hips—is their knees. Years of sprinting, ...

Weak glutes often play a role in common running injuries. The single-leg stance test shows you where your strength is lacking ...