Just 10 minutes of daily floor exercises may improve balance and agility, study finds

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. OB-GYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver reveals how midlife people can prioritize maintaining autonomy later in life, including a mix of nutrition, exercise and optimal rest. Just 10 minutes of daily floor exercises may improve balance, flexibility and agility, according to a new study. Researchers in Japan, including those at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, found participants improved in standing balance, side-to-side agility and trunk flexibility after completing the specific routine, according to the study, published in April in the journal PLOS One. The program, performed lying on the back daily for two weeks, was designed to link core stability with lower-body coordination. FITNESS EXPERTS SAY VIRAL WORKOUT FEELS 'TOO EASY' BUT DELIVERS REAL HEALTH BENEFITS "One of the biggest practical takeaways is that even a short, low-load exercise