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What Is Functional Fitness?


Functional fitness can be considered working out for "real-life" situations. You prepare your body to allow you to do the normal things that you do, day in and day out. This is the reason that most people want to be fit in the first place. Not everyone wants to exercise so they can run marathons and compete in weightlifting tournaments. Most people just want to be strong and healthy enough to live their life and go about their daily routine.

The Mayo Clinic, a globally recognized health authority, defines functional fitness as:

"Exercises