Fitness isn’t just about looking good in the gym. It’s about preparing your body for the demands of daily life—what we call “functional fitness.” These are the movements that help you lift a heavy suitcase, play on the floor with your kids, or carry all the groceries in one trip!
Incorporate These Moves:
- The Squat: For getting in and out of chairs and picking things up off the floor.
- The Lunge: For walking up stairs and stabilizing your body.
- The Hinge (Deadlift): For lifting heavy boxes (and toddlers!) with a safe, straight back.
- The Push: For pushing a heavy door or moving furniture.
- The Pull: For carrying heavy bags of groceries or pulling a lawnmower cord.
You don’t need fancy equipment. Practice these patterns with bodyweight, resistance bands, or light dumbbells. When you train for your life, you feel stronger and more confident in everything you do.
