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 ...

Al Roker is starting the year strong with strength-training workouts, walks and lots of words of encouragement.

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.

“Is this exercise functional? I read that I should be doing functional training exercises”. This client was right, she should be (and was) doing functional exercises. But what makes an exercise ...

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

Resistance training has emerged as a pivotal strategy for mitigating age‐related declines in muscle strength and functional capacity. By engaging in structured exercises that impose external loads on ...