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

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Engage your core and press through your heels ...

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Standing ab exercises are the floor-free way to master your core and boost strength, says PT and women's fitness coach, Kate ...

Build lasting strength in just 5 minutes a day with this powerful morning routine designed for adults over 50.

Jennifer Aniston incorporates Pvolve, functional fitness training, into her weekly routine to keep up with her physical health. Rachel Katzman is the founder of Pvolve.

Functional core exercises for to make day-to-day movement easier 1. Leg raises Leg lifts will develop your core, helping you sit for longer periods of time at your desk without lower back pain.

Functional training serves a different and important purpose than other popular workouts – one that doesn't focus on your physical appearance.