FOR FELLAS OVER 40, few exercises pack a more versatile (and important) punch than the lunge. We lose muscle as we age—that's just a fact of life. Stability and balance become more difficult.

Lunges are a simple exercise to strengthen the lower body and core, with or without weights. Proper form and modifications can help you avoid joint pain by taking stress off the knees. Versions like ...

In the realm of functional fitness, side lunges (also called lateral lunges) are a versatile and underrated exercise, often ...

Sometimes, the most effective movements are the ones we train the least. Lateral lunges are gaining attention in the fitness ...

Yoga poses for balance include different variations on lunges like the low lunge and the high lunge. Chair pose — which involves pretending to sit on an invisible chair — may also improve balance. One ...

A commonly overlooked move that can level up your leg day is the reverse lunge. I certainly underestimated this move until I added it to my workout routine. It’s a smart move for your balance, ...

6. You do not need to hold the lunge position for any specified length. Go at your own pace, returning to the starting position by pushing through your left heel to lift your body back to standing.

Leg day doesn't have to last a long time — just ask ACE-certified personal trainer and Under Armour trainer Ariel Belgrave, who created this 20-minute lower-body HIIT workout. The session is part of ...

Milo Bryant is a performance coach as well as an experienced journalist. He’s also in his 50s—and his book Unstoppable After 40 gives you the roadmap to do more than merely remain active as you ...

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