It has long been known that falls are the No. 1 cause of serious orthopedic injuries, such as hip fractures, in the elderly. Bad knees certainly can contribute to falls, and the long-term benefits of ...

Place a 25-pound weight plate next to a wall or something sturdy that you can use for balance. Grab a 10- or 15-pound dumbbell in your right hand and step onto the weight plate with your right foot, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Glute bridges target the hamstrings and glutes. If you're walking, standing up from the couch or bending down to pick something up ...

Stand on your left leg, knee slightly bent, and extend your right leg out to the side, toe touching the floor; extend both arms overhead, reaching over to your left side (a). In one motion, raise your ...