Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Dorsiflexion is one of the two main movements at your ankle joint. It occurs when the top of your foot moves closer to your shin bone (tibia). Think of ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

African traditional exercises provide a holistic approach to improving ankle flexibility. These exercises, rooted in cultural ...

Pillar 1: The Six Pillars of Functional Strength These six exercises are compound movements ... improves mobility in the hips ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

Ankle weights add a small amount—anywhere from one to three pounds—of resistance on a walk. They engage more of the smaller, stabiliser muscles in your legs and core (like the tibialis anterior and ...

People over 50 can be reluctant to exercise because of prior injuries, surgeries, and arthritis, because these conditions are ...

This type of training not only works the mind and body, but it’s also imperative for aging well. Training agility, in ...

These ankle weights are perfect if you're into low-impact exercises or even rehabbing an injury. They add just the right amount of resistance to get your muscles working harder without feeling like ...

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. Wearing ankle weights ...

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