“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 ...

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Functional strength training improves your ability to perform daily tasks by enhancing strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.

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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 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 ...

In 1996, Dr. Izumi Tabata published a groundbreaking study on high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, and its effects on aerobic (VO₂ max) and anaerobic capacity in young, physically active men ...

Trevor Thieme C.S.C.S. The primary goal of functional training isn’t to increase absolute strength or build a bodybuilder-like physique (although using these types of workouts can help you achieve ...

Over the past few decades, “functional” fitness has been seen as everything from a niche practice to a trend to a joke. The styles of training that call themselves “functional” vary as well, from ...

The latest trend in fitness, known as functional fitness, is gaining popularity for its personalized approach to health and ...