I have room for one or the other in my home 'gym' - either a functional trainer or a standard style home gym type machine. I already have a very nice elliptical (for me) and treadmill (for the wife).

Believe it or not, bone loss becomes a significant concern at the ripe old age of … 30. Turns out that building strong, ...

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" ...

A woman wants to join her family on backpacking hikes. A golfer would like to strike the ball better and avoid back soreness. A grandfather longs to lift small grandchildren with confidence. An elite ...

This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. The primary goal of functional training isn’t to increase absolute ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Over the past few ...

Functional fitness is probably the most practical type of exercise you can do – though you're likely not alone if you're not quite sure what it is. While we can get caught up in trying to attempt ever ...

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, muscles ...

What good is a sculpted butt if you can’t squat down to pick up your keys? And TBH, toned biceps are kind of useless if you can't even lift your gym bag. That's the mindset behind a type of training ...

Focusing on the 27-day demonstration at Flos Higashikojiya to reclaim time for functional training instructors *Photos are ...

There is a movement in the fire service to workout and train in a more functional capacity. For the firefighter, functional training means integrating exercises that mimic and improve movements ...

Functional training is any type of exercise that has a direct relationship to the activities you perform in your daily life. Whether you are a marathon runner, a triathlete, or simply a homemaker who ...