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Functional Training
Increased joint stability and range of motion – ideal for people recovering from injury
Better muscular balance and inter-muscle tension which reduces risks of injury for even the fittest and healthiest people
Practical and useful exercises with a proven track record in improving a person’s quality of life
More efficient movement patterns
Better core strength and balance
Huge variety of exercises e.g. bodyweight exercises, kettlebells, Suspension Training like TRX, Boxing, Swiss balls, dumbbells and cable machines.
Improves competitive performance
Functional training and exercise prepares the body for various forms of activity and conditions the nervous system to move in movement patterns that translate directly to life, work and sport situations, in addition to aiding postural alignment, balance and coordination.
‘The body knows nothing of muscles, only movements” (Bobath,1980)
For those more technically minded, the generally accepted definition from leading anatomical and biomechanical researchers Ida Rolf, Andre Vleeming and Raymond Dart in 2004, is that the following are essential for Functional Movement:
It requires proper gravity-orientation
It should be proprioceptively enriched