“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 ...

We get it. Ranking the "world's best functional exercises" is an exercise in futility. Because really, what makes a thruster better than a jump squat or a handstand push-up? The actual rankings aren't ...

Power yoga is an effective form of functional exercise because its dynamic approach and full-body movements build strength, balance, mobility and endurance in ways that directly support everyday ...

In the realm of functional fitness, side lunges (also called lateral lunges) are a versatile and underrated exercise, often ...

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With so many variations out there, it can be challenging to understand what functional core training truly is. But the key is to redirect your focus away from a specific set of exercises and towards ...

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 ...

Functional fitness is probably the most practical type of exercise you can do – though you're likely not alone if you're not quite sure what it is. While we can get caught up in trying to attempt ever ...

Core activation is important for many movements in everyday life. Your core is pivotal in swinging a golf club, paddling a paddleboard, and even lifting a heavy box. Many exercises work the core, but ...

Not motivated to get to the gym? NPR's Michaeleen Doucleff explores how functional exercise, such as gardening or taking care of chickens, racks up steps and squats. OK. We're among friends. We can ...