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 ...

Ditch the complicated machines and return to the foundational movements that actually matter. Science shows that mimicking ...

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

When it comes to increasing your levels of physical activity, anything is better than nothing. "I always tell my clients that the best exercise is the one you're willing to do," says Austin "Ozzie" ...

Build leg strength after 55 with 5 chair exercises a CPT recommends. More effective than gym machines—controlled daily reps that outperform the gym.

We ranked the best functional trainers by cable feel, pulley adjustability, stack or plate loading, footprint, exercise range ...

Hyrox is one of the fastest-growing fitness competitions in the world. Participants complete eight functional workouts, each preceded by a one-kilometer (km) run. Hyrox was created in Germany in 2017 ...

Women often get trapped in endless cardio cycles, spending hours on treadmills and ellipticals while their leg muscles gradually weaken with age, setting them up for mobility problems, bone loss, and ...

What on earth is functional workout, and why the heck are we trying to sell you on the best functional training gear? Basically, a functional workout is anything that mimics everyday movements—picking ...

If you’ve scrolled your social media feed lately, chances are you’ve seen the word Hyrox pop up, alongside photos and videos of athletes running, doing wall balls, pulling and pushing sleds, and more.