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 ...

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 ...

Our bodies move in various directions to perform tasks such as picking up a child, carrying luggage, or getting up and down ...

I’d argue that we’ve fallen into a trap: overcomplicating our workouts. Drawn in by sparkly new exercises and social media trends, we’ve forgotten that the most effective workouts are actually just ...

Discover four simple standing exercises that fight muscle loss after 60, build strength, and make everyday movements feel ...

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 ...

Certified Pilates instructor Abby McLachlan likes performing the Pilates roll down daily as a ‘reset for the spine’ ...

Betsy from Fayetteville Athletic Club explains how functional movement can help you build strength, prevent injury, and move better in everyday life.

Seniors can significantly boost strength, stability, and independence with simple dumbbell exercises. Targeting key muscle ...

In Part I of this seven-part fitness series, we started our journey by learning how to strengthen our mind-body connection and practice breathing to create good posture. We also eased into an exercise ...

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 ...