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 ...

As you pass 50, your body doesn’t bounce back the same way it used to. Strength training, consistent activity, and recovery ...

If you haven't added these functional core moves to your routine, do so, stat. They help with everything from walking up the stairs to carrying groceries. Some people add core work into their routine ...

Bodyweight training, utilizing one's own body weight for resistance, offers a cost-effective way to build strength and ...

What are functional exercises? Over the years, the term "functional" has invaded the fitness world, teaching that there are some movements that are more important to moving naturally in life, work and ...

Forget fancy machines, this functional movement builds grit, strength, and cardio endurance in one go. Don’t get us wrong, trying new workouts can be fun and motivating. If you’ve been lifting for ...

How you breathe during strength training directly affects muscle engagement, core stability and power output. Dana Santas explains in the last of this five-part series.

Building and maintaining strong hamstring muscles is important for everyday mobility. Try exercises like deadlifts, squats, ...

SAN DIEGO — For older people, water-based exercises improve some functional movements better than land-based exercises, a new study shows. "In my opinion, attention should be paid to water-based ...

Study Design Randomised controlled trial. Objectives To investigate the effect of National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) corrective exercises on functional movement patterns, sensorimotor function, ...