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" ...

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 ...

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.

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

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, ...

Don’t get us wrong, trying new workouts can be fun and motivating. If you’ve been lifting for years or logging miles as a seasoned distance runner, jumping into the latest HIIT class or giving HYROX a ...

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