SHOULD YOU TAKE THE LUNGE? I used to include lunges as a regular part of my strength-training routine. But over the past couple of years I dropped them because they’d become challenging. A full lunge requires a surprising degree of balance and flexibility which—like so many of us seniors—has decreased with the years. But now I’m beginning to think that’s exactly why I need to bring them back—starting now. Recently, I found a helpful article by Lynne Christensen, Staff Writer, Harvard Medical School, (October 28, 2025),) titled Are lunges safe for older adults? Below are excerpts, including simple modifications for...