If you’ve heard the term “functional strength training” but you’re not sure what it is, you’re not alone. Functional strength training is a type of exercise that focuses on building strength and improving overall fitness while also helping you to perform everyday tasks more effectively. That is the key: to be able to be practical with our muscles for every day tasks. The goal of functional strength training is to improve movement patterns, core strength, stability, and balance while performing daily activities.
By focusing on the movement patterns used in everyday activities, functional strength training can help improve posture, reduce the risk of injury, and even enhance sports performance. Movements such as squats, lunges, pushups, and pull-ups are used in this type of training in order to train the body to move more efficiently. Additionally, functional strength training can also involve resistance bands and free weights for added resistance and variation. From bodyweight exercises such as planks and mountain climbers to high-intensity interval training (HIIT), functional strength training is versatile and effective for both novice and experienced athletes alike.
Functional strength training can also be used to help improve overall physical performance, even if one is not in a competitive sport. It can increase fat burning and metabolism, build muscle tone, and prevent certain chronic conditions. It can improve mental focus and reduce stress. All of these benefits make it a great choice for anyone who wants to become healthier. By using the same muscle groups over and over again, functional strength training can also help increase motor skills and control. For example, activities such as standing on one foot, walking in a straight line, and even jumping can be improved through this type of training.
Remember to warm up for 10 minutes and cool down for 10 minutes and then stretch the muscles used. I follow free functional strength trainers on YouTube and also use the free FitOn app for easy and more challenging variations in my routine.
By following these steps, you will be well on your way to getting the most out of your functional strength training routine! Good luck, and have fun!
In Gratitude,
KJ Landis
@superiorself on Instagram and X
SuperiorSelf channel on Youtube
[email protected]
Books available everywhere!
By focusing on the movement patterns used in everyday activities, functional strength training can help improve posture, reduce the risk of injury, and even enhance sports performance. Movements such as squats, lunges, pushups, and pull-ups are used in this type of training in order to train the body to move more efficiently. Additionally, functional strength training can also involve resistance bands and free weights for added resistance and variation. From bodyweight exercises such as planks and mountain climbers to high-intensity interval training (HIIT), functional strength training is versatile and effective for both novice and experienced athletes alike.
Functional strength training can also be used to help improve overall physical performance, even if one is not in a competitive sport. It can increase fat burning and metabolism, build muscle tone, and prevent certain chronic conditions. It can improve mental focus and reduce stress. All of these benefits make it a great choice for anyone who wants to become healthier. By using the same muscle groups over and over again, functional strength training can also help increase motor skills and control. For example, activities such as standing on one foot, walking in a straight line, and even jumping can be improved through this type of training.
Remember to warm up for 10 minutes and cool down for 10 minutes and then stretch the muscles used. I follow free functional strength trainers on YouTube and also use the free FitOn app for easy and more challenging variations in my routine.
By following these steps, you will be well on your way to getting the most out of your functional strength training routine! Good luck, and have fun!
In Gratitude,
KJ Landis
@superiorself on Instagram and X
SuperiorSelf channel on Youtube
[email protected]
Books available everywhere!
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