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Top 5 strength-training exercises for functional strength

Top 5 Strength-Training Exercises for Functional Strength

You hear a lot about functional training – and for good reason. Functional fitness training helps your muscles work better together when you play sports or do the things you do every day. Devoting time to functional strength training will pay off with better strength, coordination, and balance. Here are five strength exercises that belong in any functional training routine. 

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Strong vs Skinny: Why Strong Is Better

Strong vs Skinny: Why Strong Is Better

Would you rather be skinny or strong? Hopefully, you said strong. This article lists five reasons strong is better than skinny and why building strength is better than using unhealthy measures to lose weight.

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4 Ways Exercise Improves Aging

4 Ways Exercise Improves Aging

Exercise not only makes you look and feel better now – it makes it more likely you’ll be healthy enough to enjoy your retirement years. Staying physically active can help you age smarter. Here are four ways exercise improves the aging process.

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Exercise During Middle Age Protects Against Muscle Loss Later

Exercise During Middle Age Protects Against Muscle Loss Later

Can exercise during the middle age years of your life protect against frailty and loss of strength later? That’s what a new study shows. Find out more about strength training and how it may reduce your risk for sarcopenia later on in life. You’ll discover the role nutrition plays in preventing loss of muscle as well as a vitamin that may be beneficial.

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