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 ...

A strong core is not only a total flex—literally—it’s key for building total-body strength that carries over into everyday movement. Training your core functionally can help you get there. Functional ...

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" ...

After you run on the treadmill or complete a cardio workout, you may want to pick up a pair of weights and add in some strength training. But should you go for traditional strength training or ...

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

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 ...

'Functional training' is a term that throws even the most seasoned fitness professionals. Otherwise known as functional strength training, it’s a buzzphrase that’s dallied around in gym circles or ...

Medically reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPTMedically reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT Functional strength training has become a bit of a buzzword in the fitness world, but unless you’re a personal trainer ...

'Functional fitness' is a term that throws even the most seasoned fitness pros (... you rang?). Otherwise known as functional training, it’s a buzzphrase that’s dallied around in gym circles or class ...

Big goals make for great workout motivation, whether you’re packing on muscle for summer or training for your first half-marathon. But in the grand scheme of things, those milestone moments are a blip ...