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Step-ups: The functional leg exercise that builds strength without joint strain

A simple, real-life movement that improves lower-body strength, balance, and coordination while being easy on your joints.
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3 exercises that prove that a simple step can make your workout more explosive

Trainers explain how to incorporate step workout exercises into your exercise routine for added intensity and resistance. Here's what you should know. Our editors independently select these products.
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Step aerobics or kettlebell swings: Which strengthens lower back?

Strengthening the lower back is essential for overall health and well-being. Two popular exercises that target this area are ...

4 Simple Exercises That Restore Leg Strength Faster Than Squats After 60

Leg strength exercises after 60: CSCS-certified trainer shares 4 squat-free moves to climb stairs easier and feel steadier.
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My dad is 72, and these are the 3 strengthening exercises I use (as a trainer) to bulletproof his lower back, hips and glutes against injury

Ever since I started training my dad, I’ve noticed three major improvements in his fitness: Better posture, balance and functional strength. To achieve this, we work on strengthening his glutes, hips ...
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Exercise Scientist: This Lower Back Workout Eliminates Pain and Builds Strength

About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The double-edged sword? It's usually ...