Functional training has become a buzzword in gyms and on social media, but most people can’t define it beyond vague ideas of balance or mobility. The truth is, function means nothing without context – ...

Maximus calls the Bulgarian split squat "savagely hard," but it's one of the most functional leg exercises you can do. It ...

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 ...

Functional fitness exercises include those that mirror real-life movements, such as squats, deadlifts, and walking lunges. A new report suggests that doing these can help athletes improve their ...

Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson breaks down the best strength training and functional fitness exercises that belong in ...

To help you squeeze core workouts into a busy schedule, Runner’s World teamed up with Men’s Health to create a training program that includes four 20-minute workouts. Dubbed “20-Minute Functional Core ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. Scientists have known for decades that strength training is the best intervention for people over 50 to fight bone and muscle loss, ...