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Functional fitness
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E L I T E F I T N E S S
WHAT IS
FUNCTIONAL
FITNESS?
Functional fitness is a classification
of training that prepares the body
for real-life movements and
activities. Also known as functional
training or functional movement.
functional fitness is focused on
building a body capable of doing
real-life activities in real-life
positions, not just lifting a certain
amount of weight in an idealized
posture created by a gym machine.
IS
FUNCTIONAL
FITNESS
RIGHT FOR
YOU?
If functional fitness sounds like
something you are interested in, it’s
important to consider the method in
which you will be completing these
exercises.Following a training
program will lead to the most
success.
HISTORY OF
FUNCTIONAL
FITNESS
The evolution began when more
and more personal trainers started
leaving big box gyms filled with
traditional equipment to start their
own open concept training studios.
Less of the expensive and
expansive cardio and strength
training equipment left more space
for trainers to get creative with
functional movement training
concepts.
FUNCTIONAL
FITNESS
BENEFITS
Improves everyday life-
Functional fitness improves overall
quality of life due to the stress
relief factor. This type of training is
usually more fun than others since
you are essentially training for your
everyday life.
Greater muscle memory-
functional fitness exercises you are
not just building muscle and core
strength, but actually exercising
the brain too – effectively boosting
your brain’s memory.
Increased mobility-
functional fitness exercises you are
not just building muscle and core
strength, but actually exercising
the brain too – effectively boosting
your brain’s memory.
Improves balance and posture-
Training the muscles to manage
weight properly will also reduce
stress on the body. In turn, posture
will be improve
Reduced risk of injury-
Functional fitness training
encourages muscle and ligament
strength, which are the areas that
are highly susceptible to injury.

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Functional fitness

  • 3. Functional fitness is a classification of training that prepares the body for real-life movements and activities. Also known as functional training or functional movement. functional fitness is focused on building a body capable of doing real-life activities in real-life positions, not just lifting a certain amount of weight in an idealized posture created by a gym machine.
  • 5. If functional fitness sounds like something you are interested in, it’s important to consider the method in which you will be completing these exercises.Following a training program will lead to the most success.
  • 7. The evolution began when more and more personal trainers started leaving big box gyms filled with traditional equipment to start their own open concept training studios. Less of the expensive and expansive cardio and strength training equipment left more space for trainers to get creative with functional movement training concepts.
  • 9. Improves everyday life- Functional fitness improves overall quality of life due to the stress relief factor. This type of training is usually more fun than others since you are essentially training for your everyday life.
  • 10. Greater muscle memory- functional fitness exercises you are not just building muscle and core strength, but actually exercising the brain too – effectively boosting your brain’s memory.
  • 11. Increased mobility- functional fitness exercises you are not just building muscle and core strength, but actually exercising the brain too – effectively boosting your brain’s memory.
  • 12. Improves balance and posture- Training the muscles to manage weight properly will also reduce stress on the body. In turn, posture will be improve
  • 13. Reduced risk of injury- Functional fitness training encourages muscle and ligament strength, which are the areas that are highly susceptible to injury.