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 ...

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 ...

Restore muscle tone and balance with 5 standing exercises that fire your whole body and feel easier on joints after 65.

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 ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

A strong core is essential for balance, posture, injury prevention, and overall functional strength across all age groups. Five effective exercises—crunches, donkey kickbacks, jumping jacks, The ...

An FMS is designed to assess an individual’s movement patterns and identify areas of dysfunction or weakness. This screening process aims to enhance overall physical performance, prevent injuries and ...

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 ...

Doable yoga poses can help improve mobility and manage pain. While yoga often conjures images of lithe 20-somethings jumping into pretzel shapes or holding headstands for days, it can be far simpler ...

Amazon’s fitness wearable/platform Halo may have had a quiet start, but the company is expanding its features. It’s announced Movement Health, which aims to gauge and assess your functional fitness ...