“Is this exercise functional? I read that I should be doing functional training exercises”. This client was right, she should be (and was) doing functional exercises. But what makes an exercise ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Functional fitness is a workout philosophy that uses exercises that mimic real-life activities to make daily movement safer and more efficient. Think about all of the non-exercise movements you ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

Lie flat on your back with bent knees and feet hip-width apart on the floor. Press through your heels to lift your hips until ...

Oh, my aching (insert body part here) … Stiff back, tight hips, sore knees — sound familiar? If you’re not getting around as easily as you used to, functional mobility exercises might be the answer to ...

Sandbag exercises are becoming increasingly popular as a versatile and effective way to build strength and improve fitness ...

Try five joint-friendly chair moves that engage your core and help flatten belly overhang after 50—no floor work required.

A look into the disciplined, functional fitness and diet principles that fuel Angelina Jolie’s enduring energy and health ...