Functional Training

What is "Functional Training"?

The term can include a large range of exercises and equipment, and it can apply to sport performance training, rehabilitation , corrective posture, and training for improved daily life.

Simply put, Functional Training is about proper movement. This makes Functional Training great for Everyone!

Functional Training for Sport Performance

• Proper cross training is critical to counter the negative effects of repetitive motions common in many sport movements
• Increasing efficiency of motor patterns through Functional Training allows for optimal power generation, which is vital in many sports
• Improving joint mobility and stability can decrease the potential for an injury sustained in sport performance

Functional Training for Rehabilitation

• Before, during, and after Physical Therapy for an injury or surgery, Functional Training can be incorporated in order to help you return more quickly to normal activity and exercise
• Exercises that mimic what patients do at home or work are implemented by a trainer
• Our trainers with Corrective Exercise and Rehabilitation Specialties will work closely with your Physical Therapist and Doctor to get you stronger than before the injury

Functional Training for Daily Life

• Exercises that will help train you to perform the activities of daily life more easily and without injuries
• Combat the effect of sitting or standing all day at work and address chronic pain issues that result from a sedentary lifestyle
• Restoring proper movement patterns allows your body to utilize energy more effectively, supporting weight loss and maintenance goals as well
• Functional Training workouts are typically more time efficient than workouts that incorporate mainly isolated movements, making them easier to fit into a busy schedule