Building strong legs is essential for total-body fitness, athletic performance, and long-term health. This expert-backed ...

The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re aging, a study finds ...

Let’s talk legs: They contain some of the most powerful muscles in the body (including those large muscles in your caboose called the glutes) and keeping them strong and limber is crucial for helping ...

Having a variety of gym equipment at your disposal is not always a guarantee. Life gets in the way, and when you can't make it to the gym, you might be left with those dumbbells gathering dust in your ...

Want more cardio? Focus on the squat and lunge variations below that involve jumping. Amped to build strength? Perform each move slower, like you're moving through peanut butter. Focused on feeling ...

Sharp, shooting leg pain can have many causes, most of which are related to blood flow or an issue with an artery. In some cases, leg pain can be treated at home with lifestyle changes, but there are ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

Previous studies have indicated that 5 percent of the individuals in the US with diabetic foot ulcers need a major leg amputation. Most individuals fear leg amputation more than death. However, the ...

A leg bypass surgery may be necessary if fatty deposits have clogged a blood vessel, impeding blood flow through the leg. During this surgery, doctors will create a new pathway for blood to travel. If ...

Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...