This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re new to exercise, managing balance issues, or have limited mobility and looking for a gentle way to stay active, chair ...
The best exercises for bad knees are those that target the muscles supporting the knee without placing weight-bearing stress or causing undue flexion (bending) of the knee itself. These 12 exercises ...
You can still build strength with a few simple, seated exercises. By Jen Murphy Photographs and Video by Gritchelle Fallesgon In 2020, Aarthi Ravindran, then 23, was using a leg press machine at her ...
Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...
Dear Reader: As a fellow sufferer, I know that joint pain from osteoarthritis can really interfere with life. Many joints are protected by the muscles that surround them, as muscles reduce the ...
No one likes being sidelined by knee pain. And if your ache is from a torn meniscus, it can linger for weeks. Contrary to popular belief, meniscus tears aren’t exclusive to athletes. They can happen ...
Running and jumping sports often result in jumper’s knee, a condition that causes discomfort around the knee. Lower body exercises can help to minimize pain, build strength, and prevent a recurrence.