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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This 8-minute morning routine boosts circulation and mobility after 50 to support muscle recovery, reduce stiffness, and feel ...

New Functional Racks to be introduced to studios globally to empower members to take their fitness goals to the next level while staying true to F45’s signature functional training style AUSTIN, Texas ...

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 ...

We begin my summer Pilates class assessing what the participants want to work on. We are all women—cashiers, dental hygienists, language teachers, students, but also movement professionals such as ...

Toning the mirror-muscles or exclusively doing cardio to lose weight without a concern for strength or flexibility can be more detrimental than beneficial. In the worst case, the resulting pain might ...