Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

A trainer shares 4 chair exercises after 65 that rebuild leg strength and balance: chair squats, leg extensions, step-ups, ...

The best time to do it: Padilla recommends doing this exercise during regular strength training sessions, two to three times ...

Strength and stability are essential before resuming running. These five exercises target the lower body and core to help runners ease back into training safely.

Although we’re getting better at completing those strength sessions, new research shows that most of us are still overlooking ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...