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.

A simple, real-life movement that improves lower-body strength, balance, and coordination while being easy on your joints.

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Simply put, the farmer's walk is one of the most functional strength exercises you can do. Grab a heavy weight in each hand – ...

The latest trend in fitness, known as functional fitness, is gaining popularity for its personalized approach to health and ...

Master these 4 standing moves at 60 to boost balance, strength, and mobility, and outperform most people a decade younger.

Every year at this time we turn our attention to New Year’s resolutions, promises that often are extreme and rarely, if ever, kept. Heading the list are resolutions to get healthy and that often means ...

Nordic walking poles—also called walking sticks—are lightweight, adjustable, and draw inspiration from cross-country skiing, ...