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 ...

Betsy from Fayetteville Athletic Club explains how functional movement can help you build strength, prevent injury, and move better in everyday life.

Oh, my aching (insert body part here) … Stiff back, tight hips, sore knees — sound familiar? If you’re not getting around as easily as you used to, functional mobility exercises might be the answer to ...

An FMS is designed to assess an individual’s movement patterns and identify areas of dysfunction or weakness. This screening process aims to enhance overall physical performance, prevent injuries and ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

A decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength and an increase in body fats are often associated with aging. This trend could potentially be reversed by way of an innovative magnetic muscle ...

Modified ski poles designed for walking on sidewalks, not schussing down snowy mountains, may be a great way for heart disease patients improve their mobility and their ability to manage routine daily ...

Basically, functional mobility describes a person’s ability to move around safely and independently and participate — or function — in the daily tasks of living, both at home and at work. For instance ...