Squats are excellent for strengthening the muscles around your knees, according to a personal trainer. (Getty Images) Throughout the day, knees support your body weight and deal with different types ...

Aching knees are surprisingly common. While you may be tempted to hang out on the couch if one or both of your knees hurt, exercise — Pilates in particular — may be a much better option. It all ...

Wall sits strengthen your quadriceps, knee caps, and quadricep tendons. Doing hamstring curls boosts knee strength and lowers stress and injury risk. Clam shells target your gluteus medius and minimus ...

Runner’s knee can be a real buzzkill when all you want to do is get out and move. Whether you're a casual jogger or gearing ...

In our modern lives, sitting has become the new smoking – or at least, the new culprit behind a surprising number of aches and pains. From desk jobs to long commutes, many of us spend hours upon hours ...

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Running and jumping sports often result in jumper’s knee, a condition that causes discomfort around the knee. Lower body exercises can help to minimize pain, build strength, and prevent a recurrence.

The purpose of heel slides is to increase the range of motion of your knee. They also help to strengthen and stretch the tissues around the knee and leg muscles. This is an important part of the ...

Your knees are your powerhouses. They’re essential for supporting all of your outdoor (and indoor) activities. But, often, you forget how critical they are to all of that running, climbing, and biking ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...