Most people have never given much thought to how long they can stand on one foot. It feels trivial, almost childlike. Yet ...

Stand on one foot right now, without holding on, and count how many seconds you make it.

Standing on one leg for 10 seconds may seem like a simple task, but it can say more about your balance and physical health. As we age, our muscles, joints, vision and nervous system undergo changes ...

Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be ...

Can you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? Discover what balance tests reveal about aging, what research says, and how to ...

There's a simple test available to seniors who want to quickly check how well they're aging: see how long you can stand on one leg. Folks over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging ...

Balance might not be an aspect of your fitness you think about until you start to lose it, but a simple one-leg test can give you a good indication of how yours stacks up. More interestingly, the ...

As I’ve gotten older, standing on one leg when I, say, put on pants has become a trickier athletic feat than it used to be. It probably means I have to get myself in shape before it’s too late, ...

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. It’s a stance ...

Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be ...