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Functional training is training movements not just muscle groups.
Let me challenge you a bit...Take a close look at your strength training program. Are you mostly sitting on exercise machines? If so, that needs to change and you are probably not training in a functional manner. One of our goals with this web site is to educate you on the concept of functional training and its benefits. If you and your coach just don’t know what to do, or know how to get started on a functional training program then this is a great place to begin.
Don't miss the articles at left in our side bar...especially the one titled, "What is Functional Strength Training."
We also have some basic, pre-designed functional training programs that you can purchase right here from our site to get started on right away. Visit our section on Conditioning Programs and pick the one that best suits your needs. Buy one, download it and take it directly into the weight room. Nowhere on the web will you find these types of programs that can be so easily acquired at a great price.
Training functionally involves:
1. Closed chain tasks, (feet on the floor) where strength, stability, balance, agility, coordination and proprioception is enhanced with each exercise.
2. Working in multiple planes of motion... it is freedom of movement.
3. Mastering body weight exercises with control before external resistance is used.
4. Combinations of movements to simulate how the body is meant to move in our everyday life or sporting activities, (sports appropriate training).
5. Performing dynamic exercises such as kettlebell swings and medicine ball throws.
6. Learning how to effectively perform explosive movements to improve power such as hopping, leaping, bounding, running and jumping. Many female athletes need to improve running and jumping mechanics.
7. Working within the 4 Pillars of human movement: rotation, push/pull, locomotion and level changes.
   
Body weight Agility work Plyometrics Strength training
exercises
   
Balance Level changes Core work Posture
training
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