Four essential strength exercises that will make everyday tasks feel easier, recommended by a master trainer

Man performing a squat with arms outstretched in front on a blue exercise mat. there's a laptop on the floor in front of him and a living room setting with two sofas and a large window behind him.

All forms of exercise offer some kind of benefits—whether it’s building strength, improving mobility or boosting your cardio fitness.

But the right training program can make everyday tasks, like climbing the stairs or carrying your shopping bags, feel easier—and that’s the goal of functional training.