Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What Is Functional Fitness, Anyway? - Thomas Trutschel / Contributor / Photothek via Getty Images Over the past few decades, ...

Fitness is typically associated with strength and muscle tone but there is another type of fitness that's more important for your day-to-day: functional fitness. Functional fitness refers to your ...

Try this trainer-designed fitness test for adults over 60 using three standing exercises and practical benchmarks.

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 ...

These three squat variations build strength and muscle.

It's all about mastering the fundamentals.

CrossFit is an example of a workout which focuses on functional fitness. Kjetil Kolbjornsrud/ Shutterstock What’s the best type of exercise you can do for your health? The answer seems to change every ...

Functional bodybuilding coach Marcus Filly is all about building strength and muscle in a safe and sustainable way—and while much of his training advice revolves around tips and techniques for lifting ...

This quick workout strengthens the muscles that matter most.

From red carpet events to everyday style, some leading ladies are proof that Hollywood’s elite take fitness just as seriously as their careers. Through relentless dedication to exercise routines like ...

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 ...