Here at Mint, functional fitness is at the center of how we build our individualized programs. Simply put, functional fitness incorporates movements in exercise that prepare you to better handle everyday activities.

An example of this is carry exercises.

Carries involve, as the name suggests, carrying weight as you move around a designated space. There are many ways to perform a carry and the variations can help you build muscle for a wide array of activities.

From balancing with heavy bags of groceries, to scooping up your grandchild, these exercises help you build a foundation of stability and strength so that you can keep doing day to day activities, and interacting with those you love, without risking injury!

In the video below our studio manager will walk you through four different types of carries so you can get started incorporating this essential move into your fitness routine.

Need help adding movements like these to your fitness routine? Give us a call!

Mint Condition Fitness has personalized programs led by professional fitness and nutrition coaches who are ready to help you begin making progress on your health goals and start living the life you envisioned.