“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 ...

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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 ...

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.

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

Medically reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPTMedically reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT Functional strength training has become a bit of a buzzword in the fitness world, but unless you’re a personal trainer ...

After years as a self-professed Cardio Queen, actor Jennifer Aniston has relinquished the title to focus, instead, on an ...

Chas Reilly Times correspondent Mar 2, 2025 Mar 2, 2025 0 Completing such everyday tasks as getting up from a chair or bending down to pick up objects that might have been done with ease in your 20s ...

Don’t get us wrong, trying new workouts can be fun and motivating. If you’ve been lifting for years or logging miles as a seasoned distance runner, jumping into the latest HIIT class or giving HYROX a ...

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 ...

Research shows that some exercises are better than others for longevity. Experts explain the best exercises for longevity, ...

Stop coasting with minimal effort. By strategically integrating resistance training, balance work, and short bursts of power, ...