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 ...

Over the past few decades, “functional” fitness has been seen as everything from a niche practice to a trend to a joke. The styles of training that call themselves “functional” vary as well, from ...

I’d argue that we’ve fallen into a trap: overcomplicating our workouts. Drawn in by sparkly new exercises and social media trends, we’ve forgotten that the most effective workouts are actually just ...

Our bodies move in various directions to perform tasks such as picking up a child, carrying luggage, or getting up and down from the floor. Functional core workouts strengthen the core muscles in all ...

We get it. Ranking the "world's best functional exercises" is an exercise in futility. Because really, what makes a thruster better than a jump squat or a handstand push-up? The actual rankings aren't ...

Think you’re fit? Functional Fitness and HYROX are redefining what it means to be in peak condition. With Noah Ohlsen, we put them head-to-head to find out which style builds the fittest athletes.

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 ...

You don't need to spend two hours a day. You need three focused 45-minute sessions a week where you prioritize heavy, ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Late-onset depression and anxiety are now considered risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is also believed that the insidious emergence of a neurological ...