When we say “functional,” what do we mean? A functional workout is a workout that primarily uses multi-muscle compound exercises to move your body in natural ways — pulling, pushing ...

For this workout, you just need one of the best yoga mats and a resistance band or loop band for one of the exercises. If you’re rinsing and repeating the same old abs workouts, the three moves ...

By incorporating specific types of exercise into a consistent workout routine, you can proactively counter age-related ...

Spencer Shilstone, Functional Performance Specialist explains how your body burns calories, non-exercise activity and more.

Why: The deadlift develops raw strength and explosive power by targeting the posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, and spinal erectors.), and are regarded as one of the most "functional" exercises you ...

Let’s not forget your heart is a muscle you need to train. The best gym machine to do so? The treadmill. Walking, jogging, ...

"Everyone should include push-ups in their workout because they are a functional exercise that translates into real-world situations," says Robles. "Specifically, the push-up trains the functional ...

Gait training exercises are movements designed to help improve strength, balance and coordination when walking. They may be part of a physical therapy program for a person recovering from a stroke, an ...

Kelsey Kryger, C.P.T.

Prescribing physical activity to older adults reduces risk factors for chronic disease and improves functional independence, ...