“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 ...

Functional fitness exercises include those that mirror real-life movements, such as squats, deadlifts, and walking lunges. A new report suggests that doing these can help athletes improve their ...

THERE ARE SO many reasons to exercise: aesthetics, athletic ability, even mental health. As you age, one motivation often distinguishes itself above others: functionality. When you get older, your ...

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 ...

When aiming for weight loss, it's common to focus solely on cardio workouts like running or cycling. While cardio is effective for burning calories, I often recommend that my clients try integrating ...

When it comes to increasing your levels of physical activity, anything is better than nothing. "I always tell my clients that the best exercise is the one you're willing to do," says Austin "Ozzie" ...

Test real-world strength after 55: carry 15–25 lb grocery bags for 60–90 sec. See elite benchmarks and how to train.

Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson breaks down the best strength training and functional fitness exercises that belong in ...

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 ...

This doesn't mean you're doomed to have brittle bones as you age, but it does mean you have to be proactive if you want to ...