Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to exercise ...

Arm day, leg day… foot day? When you’re working up a sweat, your feet likely get less attention than larger muscle groups (we’re looking at you, core workouts!), but when you have flat feet—which, ...

“The posterior tibialis is a muscle that originates on the back, or posterior, part of the tibia and fibula (your lower leg bones), up close to your knee,” explains Cathlin Fitzgerald, D.P.T, C.S.C.S.

Stretching the calf muscles can ease plantar fasciitis pain. Strengthening foot muscles may help alleviate heel pain. Picking up marbles with your toes can strengthen foot muscles. The pain in the ...

Balance isn’t something most of us think about day to day, but as we move into our 70s and beyond, maintaining good balance ...

These five standing exercises help restore muscle tone after 55 by targeting multiple muscle groups at once. A trainer shares the best moves and how to do them.

If you’ve ever had to stop mid-run due to a foot cramp, you’ll know that it’s a horrible, painful experience. These spasms usually happen in the arches of your feet – and can, quite literally, stop ...