FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
It is the
method of training the whole body.
Ø Method of training in which focus is
on integration of multiple muscle groups while exercising the entire body.
Ø It does not isolate individual muscle
groups.
Ø It encourages complex multiple joint movements.
Criteria to differentiate
functional training from other training methods
Ø Specific reflex responses can be
targeted with exercise to improve comparable reflex profile.
Ø Maintenance of our center of gravity.
Ø Functional exercises act similar to daily work e.g. squat is similar to
standing up from a chair.
Ø Functional training is exercising to
improve real life postures and movements.
Benefits of functional
training
Ø It improves body awareness.
Ø It improves ability to work in daily
life.
Ø It burns more calories than
traditional exercises.
Ø It helps to prevent injuries and strengthens
entire body.
Ø It improves body balance.
Ø It stimulates central nervous system functioning.
Ø It improves our body posture.
Functional training
exercises
1. Frog jump
2. Duck walk
3. Spider walk
4. Burpee
5. Inch worm movement
6. Mountain walk
7. Surya Namaskar (yoga)
