At first blush, the ability to do lunges may not seem like a good way to measure functional fitness. But when you consider how many times a day you bend forward, climb stairs or reach for something on ...

Functional strength training is a workout designed to enhance one's ability to perform everyday activities with ease and ...

Squats are a foundational strength-building exercise, which use functional movements to efficiently strengthen the lower body ...

Reverse lunges work your calves — the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles — located on the backs of your lower legs, according to Wickham and Snyder. They help push your body back up from the lowering ...