I’d argue that we’ve fallen into a trap: overcomplicating our workouts. Drawn in by sparkly new exercises and social media trends, we’ve forgotten that the most effective workouts are actually just ...

“I'm seeing a lot more people incorporating functional training into their workout routines,” says one of the experts who ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPTMedically reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT Functional strength training has become a bit of a buzzword in the fitness world, but unless you’re a personal trainer ...

A growing number of experts warn that what’s marketed as “functional fitness” may be more hype than science—raising questions ...

Let’s be honest: who doesn’t dream of having six-pack abs? A shredded midsection might help you look the part, but there’s a ...

In 1996, Dr. Izumi Tabata published a groundbreaking study on high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, and its effects on aerobic (VO₂ max) and anaerobic capacity in young, physically active men ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. Scientists have known for decades that strength training is the best intervention for people over 50 to fight bone and muscle loss, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Not every exercise deserves a spot in your workout. Some lifts add more risk than reward, while others are so ...

Early on in her career, Jennifer Aniston’s physique made headlines when she was thrust into the spotlight as the beloved Rachel Green on "Friends," arguably one of the most popular American sitcoms of ...

We blink, and another decade has seemingly passed, and the importance of maintaining well rounded fitness activities grows. Training with longevity in mind starts when you are younger, but you can ...