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Functional fitness exercises might be 'going back to basics' - but they are all you need to boost strength, muscle, and stability

If you've been working out for a few years, you may want to make workouts more complicated to see results. Functional fitness ...
Rolling Out

8 must-try exercises for a stronger back

The landscape of fitness has dramatically shifted toward home-based workouts, with back strength training emerging as a crucial focus for health-conscious individuals. The transformation of living ...

Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

If you have tight hip flexors from extended time sitting down or repetitive exercise like cycling and running, this move is a ...

I'm a Trainer and These 5 Bed Exercises Help Rebuild Back Strength After 60

A trainer shares 5 bed exercises for back pain after 60 that rebuild strength and stability — no equipment or floor work ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Functional fitness may extend your life, study finds

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent study suggests that functional fitness, which focuses on workout moves that mimic everyday tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, and twisting, can add years to your ...

I’m a competitive powerlifter at 68: The 3 functional exercises I use to build full-body strength

Here's the 3 exercises this powerlifter uses ...
The New York Times

What Are the Best Exercises for Back Pain?

The condition is hard to treat. But moving can help, if you do it right. Ask Well The condition is hard to treat. But moving can help, if you do it right. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times ...

I'm a strength and conditioning coach who works with seniors — here's 5 exercises I prioritize with my clients who are 50+

All of the exercises above help build full-body, functional strength while minimizing the risk of falling and getting injured ...