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.

Functional training is a type of exercise that looks like movements you make in your daily life. It can be helpful for athletic performance, injury prevention, and other everyday fitness tasks.

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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 ...

This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. The primary goal of functional training isn’t to increase absolute ...

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After you run on the treadmill or complete a cardio workout, you may want to pick up a pair of weights and add in some strength training. But should you go for traditional strength training or ...