It might seem like a harmless party trick or a childhood game, but balancing on one leg for just ten seconds could reveal far more about your health than you'd expect. The ability to stand on one foot ...

Research found that those who can balance on one leg for 30 seconds showed the lowest rate of falls, vision problems, and reduced mobility in older age. Experts suggest adding balance drills and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Meet the expert: Kenton Kaufman, Ph.D., senior author of the study and director of the Motion Analysis ...

Feb 27, 2026, 8:22am EST Updated: Feb 27, 2026, 9:06am EST Getty Images (FatCamera) A recent study found that the inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life was linked to a near ...

A Pilates instructor reveals the single-leg stand benchmark for top-tier balance after 60, plus what it means if you wobble.