Al Roker is starting the year strong with functional strength-training workouts that improve balance, mobility, and core strength, and lots of walking.

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Functional strength training improves your ability to perform daily tasks by enhancing strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.

The gym and pounding the pavement aren’t the only ways to get strong and fit. If you’re looking to train with minimal equipment and using nothing more than your bodyweight as a form of resistance, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. ‘Functional training’ has become a bit of a buzzword lately in the fitness industry, but all it ...

Walk into most gyms today and a clear shift is visible. Fewer people are glued to treadmills or weight machines, and more are ...

What on earth is functional workout, and why the heck are we trying to sell you on the best functional training gear? Basically, a functional workout is anything that mimics everyday movements—picking ...

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Plus, how it differs from strength training and expert tips to program workouts for both approaches.

If you’re new to lifting, you don’t want to start with more specialized and, let’s face it, awkward exercises like pistol squats and cossack squats. To build foundational muscle and strength, it’s ...

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

Walk into most gyms these days and you’ll notice something. Fewer people are hopping onto the treadmills, ellipticals, or ...