Functional Training: Top 10 Common Questions Question 1: What is functional training? Functional training is the utilization of exercises that involve complex, multi-joint movements of the upper body, core and lower body in each exercise. These movements enable greater overall bodily functioning and performance enhancement through improved coordination and the proper stimulation of muscular “firing” […]
How is Functional Training Different From Other Training?
What is Functional Training? Over the past ten or so years, the term “functional training” has become a popular catchphrase in the fitness industry. Other terms such as “integrated training” and “optimum training” are almost used interchangeably. These terms are heard uttered by personal fitness trainers, athletic trainers, yoga instructors, Pilates instructors and even group […]
Benefits of Functional Training
Functional training is one of the top fitness trends, and definitely worth your attention (especially if you have plans to grow your client list this year.) But what makes one program more “functional” than the next? Is functional training effective? What is Functional Training? Functional strength training focuses on compound movements that work out more […]