Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Leg strength exercises after 55 to do in the morning, with a podiatrist’s tips for safer form, balance, and mobility.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Training your legs is vital to any fitness goal, whether you want to build total-body strength, increase lean mass, improve ...

MOST MOVEMENT DOESN'T occur with both feet planted on the floor. You walk by putting one foot in front of the other, you go up stairs one at a time, and you might even hop over a puddle on a rainy day ...

Around 15 years ago, the concept of Barre (a fitness version of ballet training) became popular in commercial fitness centers. The dance-based group workout attracted exercisers across the United ...

Jessica Biel has been a dedicated fitness buff for quite some time. The actress and Gaiam spokeswoman played club soccer as a teen, picked up yoga in her 20s, and today, turns to yoga and circuit ...

Leg presses and squats both work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But squats also work other parts of the body. It’s leg day and you want to work your quadriceps, the large muscles at the front of ...

Your schedule is probably nuts — whose isn't? — so you might not be able to fit in all your to-do's, including getting to the gym. We get it, but if there's one body part you should try to make time ...

Strengthening the core is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. The core muscles connect the upper and lower limbs, so maintaining strength in that region is vital for everyday ...

As kids across Arkansas return to school, I'm reminded that fall is right around the corner. Though it's my favorite time of year, schedules will tighten over the next three months. This week, I'll ...