It’s easy to get stuck in an exercise rut – a stale program that leaves you frustrated. Last week I offered tips to improve a rusty cardiovascular and strength program. This week we’ll discuss ...

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 ...

Functional fitness is a workout philosophy that uses exercises that mimic real-life activities to make daily movement safer and more efficient. Think about all of the non-exercise movements you ...

Sandbag exercises are becoming increasingly popular as a versatile and effective way to build strength and improve fitness ...

The ability to benchpress hundreds of pounds is impressive—no one can really deny that. But unless you’re a competitive lifter, that strength—and more specifically, that learned lifting motion—doesn’t ...

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 ...

Recent research highlights the critical importance of hip mobility in maintaining overall physical health and performance. As a central point of movement, the hips play an essential role in daily ...

Previous studies have shown that exercise improves axSpA disease activity, and physical activity is now recommended as a crucial component of disease management. 2,3 However, studies of exercise ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...