Functional training is a buzz word in fitness right now. Here's what it really means.

THERE ARE SO many reasons to exercise: aesthetics, athletic ability, even mental health. As you age, one motivation often distinguishes itself above others: functionality. When you get older, your ...

“I'm seeing a lot more people incorporating functional training into their workout routines,” says one of the experts who recommends the exercises for their everyday usefulness and injury prevention, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Resistance training has emerged as a pivotal strategy for mitigating age‐related declines in muscle strength and functional capacity. By engaging in structured exercises that impose external loads on ...

Maintaining lean muscle is a powerful way to promote healthy aging, influencing everything from mobility and independence to metabolic health and longevity. Now, a November 2025 study published in the ...

Strength training is a fundamental aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, often regarded as one of the most effective biohacks for longevity and overall well-being. Whether you’re just starting ...

A trainer with 40 years of experience shares 4 functional exercises that rebuild full-body strength and independence after 60 ...

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 ...