Seen the trending workout and wondering, what is functional strength training? Currently a favourite of go-to fitness pros with over 100 million posts on TikTok, it's almost as popular as Pilates RN.
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What is functional strength training?

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Functional strength training improves your ability to perform daily tasks by enhancing strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.
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