We get it. Ranking the "world's best functional exercises" is an exercise in futility. Because really, what makes a thruster better than a jump squat or a handstand push-up? The actual rankings aren't ...

Functional fitness has emerged as a game-changer in the fitness world, shifting the focus from traditional exercise routines to practical movements that mirror daily life. Unlike conventional workouts ...

How you breathe during strength training directly affects muscle engagement, core stability and power output. Dana Santas explains in the last of this five-part series.

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 ...

You don't need lunges to build stronger legs with knee pain; just try this personal trainer's alternative, called the suitcase deadlift.

There are nine different factors that the longest-living people in the world have in common, and “natural movement” is number one. We know that exercise is vital to longevity, because it “not only ...

Forget fancy machines, this functional movement builds grit, strength, and cardio endurance in one go. Don’t get us wrong, trying new workouts can be fun and motivating. If you’ve been lifting for ...

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 ...

If you haven't added these functional core moves to your routine, do so, stat. They help with everything from walking up the stairs to carrying groceries. Some people add core work into their routine ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends ...

OCEAN BEACH – There’s a new fitness startup in Ocean Beach focused on getting people out of chronic pain through posture and biomechanical correction. There are now two fitness modalities sharing ...