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" ...

'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 ...

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 ...

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.

To get your abs to pop, you need to lose body fat and strengthen your abdominal muscles. While doing crunches and situps may ...

an ACE-certified personal trainer and NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist But people aren’t just doing bicep curls and weighted squats then calling it a day. Data from Google indicates ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study found that heavy resistance training among older adults may help preserve long-term leg muscle function. FG Trade/Getty Images Exercise is an important lifestyle ...