“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 ...

After testing the system for several weeks, I can confidently say that Pvolve is a fantastic alternative to traditional strength training. Not only does it sculpt and tone your entire body, but the ...

Not every online workout program is a good fit for every person, but when you find the right fit, you may be able to makeover your fitness from the comfort of home. (Getty Images) Raise your hand if ...

A home-based strength training program does not improve dyspnea in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), but it does improve some functional capacity and helps patients feel better, a ...

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 ...

Downtown Springfield has a fitness hub that’s breaking barriers and building community. Build Em Up Fitness, led by owner ...

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 ...

In people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of injuries. The Otago exercise program is a fall-prevention exercise program for the elderly. It was designed to prevent falls by ...