As a certified athletic trainer, one of the most common sports injuries I see is the inversion ankle sprain, in which the ligaments tear when the foot turns too far inward. If athletes would just ...

Ankles take a real beating from everyday hustle, especially navigating India's pothole-filled streets, crowded trains--and ...

Anyone who’s training for a marathon will (or should) know about the importance of supportive strength training. While I was training for the Reykjavik Marathon I made sure to include of single-leg ...

THINK ABOUT ALL the activity taking place on your feet—walking, standing, taking the stairs, running, jumping, squatting, lunging. The ankle supports nearly every movement involving the foot. Training ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Before you get ready for a big lower body workout, make sure you can be steady on your feet underneath you. Weak and wobbly ankles are an easy precursor to many different types of injuries. To avoid ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A simple series of ankle and foot flexing exercises can improve strength and balance in older people, research from Portugal shows. Among elderly individuals living in an ...

Background Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. The intervention ‘Strengthen your ankle’ to prevent recurrent ankle sprains is developed and implemented since 2009, but ...

They're cheap and they're popular for at-home workouts, but ankle weights are overrated when it comes to building muscle or ...

Wearing ankle weights can help you get more out of your favorite lower body exercises. To see the best results, though, you need to choose the best ankle weights. We’ve done the research for you and ...

Shop TODAY independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Adding light weights to your fitness regime is a great way to ...