Fitness

Functional fitness: Exercising with everyday movements

By Dr TIMOTHY CHENG and Dr NATALIE LIM
Dr Lim teaching modified step-ups to a patient during a clinic consult. — Photos: Dr TIMOTHY CHENG

Functional fitness revolves around movements that you likely perform every day without even thinking about.

These movements include squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling and carrying – essential actions for daily life.

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