Tag: functional fitness

5 Exercises You’ll Regret Skipping 10 Years From Now

Strength training is gaining popularity consistently, but millions are still on the…

Vidur Saini

The 3-Set Core Plan That Works Better Than 100 Sit-Ups a Day

When it comes to training abs, sit-ups are the first exercise that…

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Challenge: Carry Your Bodyweight for 100 Feet Without Dropping (The Farmer’s Walk Test)

Can you carry your bodyweight 100 feet without dropping it? As a…

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Planks Are Overrated — This 6-Minute Pilates Core Finisher Hits Deeper Muscles Fast

You have probably seen folks in your gym holding planks like their…

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Want Stronger Legs Without Running? Rucking Changed My Mind in 7 Days

It’s no secret that leg days are the most dreaded workout worldwide.…

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45-Day Hybrid Athlete Workout Plan: Endurance Meets Strength

Let’s be honest; everyone doesn’t want to look like a juiced-up bro.…

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7-Day High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) Blitz for Busy Individuals

Let’s be honest; 60-minute workouts sound great, but who has the time…

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Age-Proof Your Body: The Ultimate Guide to Exercises That Prevent Mobility and Muscle Loss

Irrespective of who you are, where you are from, what you do,…

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The Farmer Burns Workout: Grappling and Strength Training from the Early 1900s

Martin Burns (February 15, 1861 – January 8, 1937), popularly known as…

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I Tried the ‘Farmer’s Carry Only’ Workout for 30 Days — The Full-Body Transformation Was Unbelievable

With over 17 years of experience lifting weights, I have learned that…

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I Followed Rich Froning’s CrossFit Workouts for a Month: Can You Keep Up with the Fittest Man on Earth?

Rich Froning Jr. won four consecutive CrossFit Games (2011-14) as an individual…

Filip Maric, PT

I Followed a Viking-Inspired Fitness Regimen for 45 Days — Here’s How It Forged My Body and Mind

Think Vikings, and what comes to mind? Ferocious intensity, raw power, and…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Transform Your Lower Body with One-Side Loaded Squats

While I generally avoid flashy exercises that prioritize style over substance, the…

Vanja Vukas

Ultimate Medicine Ball Slam: Power Up Your Core & Strength

Medicine ball slams are a dynamic and versatile exercise. While renowned for…

Vanja Vukas

Power Up Your Upper Body: Medicine Ball Throws Workout

Medicine ball throws are incredibly effective for building explosive power and strengthening…

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11 CrossFit Coach-Approved Workouts for Functional Fitness You’ll Wish You’d Known About Sooner

CrossFit comprises three modalities — monostructural, gymnastics, and weightlifting. The training methodology…

Functional Training: Exercises That Build Real-World Strength

Do you want strength that translates to the world outside the gym?…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine