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 ...

No matter how much information comes out on the benefits of unilateral exercises (i.e., single-arm or leg exercises), there will always be meatheads who refuse to complete any exercise with only one ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

This functional fitness workout will reduce your risk of injury during daily movement — while strengthening and toning the entire body. An added bonus? These exercises build strength in the core, ...

Single-limb exercises mean that the individual moves with one limb vs. two limbs — for example, a single-arm curl vs. a double-arm curl. There are many advantages to unilateral exercise training that ...

When it comes to increasing your levels of physical activity, anything is better than nothing. "I always tell my clients that the best exercise is the one you're willing to do," says Austin "Ozzie" ...

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