Functional Full-Body Conditioning

If you asked me what my training philosophy was at any point in the past 40 years, I would have told you that it was, at its core, old-school bodybuilding. I modified it some and eased off the heavy loads as I got older, but the main principle of bodybuilding—chasing the pump—has been central to what I was after every time I set foot in a gym.

This philosophy, though, has its drawbacks, especially as you age. I’m not 25 anymore, and my biceps are as big as they’re ever going to get. Fitness, then, needs to be about keeping my muscles and joints healthy and strong, and to put off “feeling my age” for as long as possible.

My trainer, Steve Wrona, opened up my eyes to the “Fit For Life” concept, and it’s been a total game-changer for me. The total-body circuit below is a prime example of the kind of functional training I’m doing these days. It keeps me lean, strong, and most importantly, moving around in the world pain-free. Watch the video to see Steve explain everything in detail, then give it a try. I guarantee you’re gonna feel like a million bucks.