From Crossfit to boot camps to gyms, functional exercise or functional movement is a phrase that is tossed around constantly. So much so that the phrase is included in the definition of CrossFit — ...

“Is this exercise functional? I read that I should be doing functional training exercises”. This client was right, she should be (and was) doing functional exercises. But what makes an exercise ...

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 ...

What separates functional fitness workouts from other viral exercise trends is the sheer value they offer in addition to muscle gains and PB potential. Because, while all workouts are purposeful, not ...

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 ...

Functional fitness is probably the most practical type of exercise you can do – though you're likely not alone if you're not quite sure what it is. While we can get caught up in trying to attempt ever ...

Not motivated to get to the gym? NPR's Michaeleen Doucleff explores how functional exercise, such as gardening or taking care of chickens, racks up steps and squats. OK. We're among friends. We can ...

Power yoga is an effective form of functional exercise because its dynamic approach and full-body movements build strength, ...

The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is an established submaximal exercise assessment designed to quantify functional exercise capacity in diverse populations. By measuring the distance a subject can walk ...