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What is functional strength training?

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.
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You don’t need endless gym hours to see results. This efficient upper-body workout targets chest, back, arms, and shoulders ...
The terms mobility and flexibility are often used interchangeably in fitness conversations, yet they represent distinctly different aspects of physical capability with unique implications for movement ...
Physical health isn't just about running faster or lifting heavier – it's about building movement that supports you for life. Functional exercises train your body to handle the demands of daily ...
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 ...
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined NBC 10 Sunrise early Friday morning to discuss the end of the search for the Brown University shooting suspect. How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown ...
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 ...
Forward lunges and side lunges are two popular exercises that target different muscle groups in the lower body ...
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 ...
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 ...