In the last few years the use of the word functional training has grown more and more popular… aka its been the BuzzWord… however, defining and understanding the meaning of functional training seems to fall short….
Member 1: “Training that allows you to access and evolve fundamental skills towards a particular function.”
Member 2: Functional Training.. “Is it like… training that is functional.”
Member 3: “Functional Training is something that gives you a good outcome or the results you are seeking.”
So…. here is what functional training actually means…
At 926 you are constantly utilizing functional fitness. Crossfit and Spark are made up of multi-joint movements. Whether using barbells, dumbbells or just body weight at 926 we are training you for everyday life! You are constantly squatting, hinging, pushing and pulling. These are all movements that train your body to work as a unit. This translates over to natural movements you use everyday, for example, standing up from a chair, reaching up to grab an item off of a top shelf or bending down to pick up a heavy box. Working out is beneficial in many ways...but now you know what functional training is and why it is so important for an healthy, active life!
