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.

Building strong legs is essential for total-body fitness, athletic performance, and long-term health. This expert-backed ...

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 ...

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

Learn more about what calisthenics workouts are, why the protocol is beneficial, and how to incorporate it into your fitness ...

I love a tough leg day workout. I'm all about deadlifts and the many types of squats to challenge all the lower body muscles. Still, I often find myself doing the same moves on repeat and could use an ...

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

Rebuild leg muscle after 65 with 4 chair exercises that improve strength safely while supporting joints and balance.

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 ...

Women often get trapped in endless cardio cycles, spending hours on treadmills and ellipticals while their leg muscles gradually weaken with age, setting them up for mobility problems, bone loss, and ...

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