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'Functional training' is a term that throws even the most seasoned fitness professionals. Otherwise known as functional strength training, it’s a buzzphrase that’s dallied around in gym circles or ...

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 ...

It’s pretty clear Americans are rethinking their workouts these days. The old-school gym routines and bodybuilding moves? Not as popular. People want to feel strong in ways that actually matter—like ...

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 ...

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, ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...