WASHINGTON - If you’ve ever tried to step over a suitcase, climb the stairs with tired legs, or crouch down to pet your dog without wobbling, you already understand the value of a strong, stable lower ...

Full-body workouts help build all-over strength and improve cardio and endurance. Here are the five best exercises you can do at home or in the gym.

Getting fit has a lot of benefits. You may find that an exercise routine makes you feel more self-confident about how you look. Exercise also increases energy and endurance, which may help you feel ...

Step aside squats — it’s time to lunge your way to greatness. Austin Head, a trainer at Life Time fitness club in New York, said the lower body exercise is a simple yet powerful way to boost your ...

Squats and lunges are both effective moves that are commonly included in lower-body workouts — but they’re not interchangeable. Each one challenges your muscles in a unique way that translates ...

Start in a standing position with a dowel or a broomstick held vertically behind you. Hold the dowel so your hand behind your neck is palm facing inward and your hand at your lumbar curve is palm ...

Test your lower-body strength after 50. See the lunge counts for baseline vs. elite—and how to build up safely.