Side Leg Raises: Strengthen Hips for Better Stability Side leg raises target the hip muscles, which play a crucial role in maintaining lateral balance. Stand tall next to a chair or countertop for ...

Balance exercises are an important part of staying active and healthy. They can help prevent falls and make you feel more confident in your daily life. Here are 11 to try.

Raise the top leg as high as you are comfortable with; pause at the top. Slowly lower your leg to return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times and then flip over to the other side and switch legs.

Standing Side Leg Lifts - Place your hands on your hips and your feet hip-width apart. - Lift your right leg straight out to the side as high as you can while maintaining balance.

The amount of time you can balance on one leg decreases the most with old age, new study finds. Here’s what experts want you to know about declining balance.

The amount of time you can balance on one leg decreases the most with old age, new study finds. Here’s what experts want you to know about declining balance.

Raise the top leg as high as you are comfortable with; pause at the top. Slowly lower your leg to return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times and then flip over to the other side and switch legs.