Functional Training refers to an integrated training program consisting of purposeful exercises designed to train all key muscle groups. A key aspect is that functional training is progressive, that is the athlete or client trains each major group of muscles in a systematic method progressing through a series of more and more demanding exercises.

Another important aspect of functional training is its focus on “core” muscle conditioning; Core muscle conditioning simply refers to the improvement of muscle groups located in the torso area of your body. The core musculature is technically defined as the “lumbo-pelvic-hip complex” and there are approximately 29 muscles attached to that complex, which we’ll simply refer to as your “core”. Think of your core as that part of your trunk that connects the upper and lower sections of your body. It is the body’s center of gravity and the location where all body movement begins. It’s an important link and deserving of special attention! Functional Training will improve the strength and stability of the athlete’s core muscles which in turn improves the body’s entire kinetic (or movement) chain and thus provides stability and strength throughout the body.