Having a strong body, in general, has numerous benefits. A stronger person is more resistant to injury, typically moves and feels better, can do more physical activity, and they have a greater chance of not developing some chronic diseases (like osteoporosis). There is one specific muscle group though, that is perhaps the most beneficial to strengthen. That muscle group is the Back. In another article we discussed the growing issue of back pain, and how it's prevalence can b

Functional training has become a popular phrase used to describe many different types of exercise styles. It has most widely been used to describe cross-fit style workouts, but not all functional training is cross-fit. In fact, for many individuals cross-fit style workouts might not even be functional for them to perform. Our definition of functional training here at La Misión Fitness & Yoga is training that prepares an individual for their normal daily activities, is multi-p