Sit-to-Stand: According to the folks at Peloton, “the best leg exercises (especially for beginners) focus on stability and control.” And this is one of the simplest. Sit in the center of a chair.

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Place a looped band around feet. With core engaged, send hips back into a shallow hinge position, shoulders down and back, ...

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Celebrity trainer Yasmin Karachiwala shares a simple full-body workout. The routine targets nine body areas with 15 ...

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I first discovered I was strong when I was the only girl in my weight training class in high school. At the time, there were men's record boards up, but none for women. When I deadlifted 300lbs (137kg ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

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Climbing stairs as fast as possible could be an effective way for older adults to strengthen their legs, a study suggests. It builds on past research showing that a staircase can be an effective ...