All forms of exercise offer some kind of benefits—whether it’s building strength, improving mobility or boosting your cardio fitness.

But the right training program can make everyday tasks, like climbing the stairs or carrying your shopping bags, feel easier—and that’s the goal of functional training.

“Doing functional workouts will actually translate to your life,” says Tine Boles, a master trainer at Les Mills. You may like

An expert instructor recommends mastering these three moves if you want to age well

The two moves a trainer recommends to beginners who want to build strength and boost longevity

A physical therapist says this one move is even better than dead bugs for developing functional core strength, and it’s completely beginner-friendly

Boles ran me through a Les Mills C

See Full Page