In the realm of fitness, combining functional fitness and functional strength training offers a holistic approach to enhancing your physical performance and daily life activities. Functional training emphasises movements closely resembling everyday activities, including squatting, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This approach benefits a wide range of people from beginners to athletes, older adults and more.

Read on to find out how this combination works for different groups and how we can guide you on your fitness journey to achieve faster, more effective results.

What is functional fitness and strength training?

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Functional fitness training aims to improve the overall ability to perform daily activities and movements efficiently and safely. It emphasises exercises that replicate common movements performed in daily life.
 

• Enhancing overall fitness

• Improving balance, coordination and flexibility

• Increasing core strength

• Promoting better posture and body mechanics

• Preventing injuries by strengthening the muscles and joints used in everyday tasks.

Functional strength training is a subset of functional fitness training that specifically focuses on building strength through exercises that simulate real-life activities. The primary goal is to improve the strength and stability needed for daily activities, sports, or specific tasks.
 

• Building strength in multiple planes of motion

• Targeting multiple muscle groups simultaneously

• Increasing muscular endurance and power

• Enhancing stability and balance

• Developing strength specific to daily activities, sports or occupations.

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Which individuals should consider functional fitness training with a personal trainer?

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• Beginners

• Older adults

• Individuals with specific health conditions or injuries

• Athletes

• Prenatal and postnatal women

• Busy professionals

• Fitness enthusiasts looking to overcome plateaus

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Beginners: Starting strong

For those new to fitness, the vast array of exercises and techniques can be overwhelming. If you’re a newcomer, you may need guidance to learn proper form, techniques and the right type of exercises tailored to your needs and goals.

We ensure you start on the right foot by teaching proper form and technique to ensure exercises are done correctly. We create a personalised plan that gradually builds your strength and endurance, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring steady progress by building a solid foundation.

Older adults: Maintaining independence and mobility

As we age, older individuals may face issues with maintaining balance, strength and mobility. Functional fitness exercises improves coordination, strength and flexibility, which are essential for daily tasks like walking, lifting and bending.

We design a customised program tailored to your abilities, focusing on exercises that increases joint stability and balance, reducing the risk of falls. We also provide modifications to accommodate any physical limitations, ensuring safe and effective workouts.

Individuals with specific health conditions or injuries: Safe and effective rehabilitation

For those recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions, regaining strength and functionality is crucial. Functional fitness helps by strengthening the muscles and joints needed for everyday movements without exacerbating existing issues.

We create a customised workout plan that takes your specific condition into account ensuring safe and effective workouts that accommodates your needs. Your progress is closely monitored and exercises are adjusted as needed to avoid re-injury and ensure a safe, effective recovery, making it easier to return to everyday activities.

Athletes: Enhancing performance and preventing injuries

Athletes need to move efficiently and powerfully in their respective sports. Functional fitness training mimics sport-specific movements, improving overall performance by enhancing strength, agility and coordination. The risk of injuries is reduced through targeted exercises that strengthen specific muscle groups used in the specific sport.

We tailor workouts to the demands of your sport, focusing on exercises that improve your athletic performance. We also introduce advanced techniques and exercises to push your limits and optimise your performance, while monitoring your progress to ensure continuous improvement.

Prenatal and postnatal women: Supporting health and recovery

 

Pregnancy and postpartum recovery require special attention to physical changes and safety. Functional fitness helps by strengthening the core, improving posture and enhancing overall well-being.

We design safe, effective workouts focusing on exercises that support a healthy pregnancy and aid in postpartum recovery, core strength, pelvic floor muscles and overall fitness.

Busy professionals: Efficient workouts for maximum results

With tight schedules, busy professionals need workouts that are both efficient and effective. Functional fitness routines are often more time-efficient, focusing on compound movements that target multiple muscle groups simultaneously. This maximises workout efficiency, allowing you to achieve significant results in less time.

We create time-efficient, high-impact workout plans that fit into your busy schedule. We ensure you get the most out of each session, helping you stay consistent with goal-oriented sessions that maximise limited workout time.

Fitness enthusiasts: Overcoming plateaus

Regular exercise is essential for maintaining health and fitness, but even the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts can hit a plateau. A fitness plateau occurs when your body adapts to your current workout routine, making it harder to see progress. This is a common experience for regular exercisers who have been following the same regimen for awhile. Your muscles and cardiovascular system become efficient at the exercises you do repeatedly, reducing the effectiveness of your workouts.

Functional fitness and strength training provide the variety and challenge needed to overcome these plateaus. By incorporating new movements and intensities, these training methods keep your body guessing and adapting.

We can help you overcome fitness plateaus by providing advanced workout techniques and introducing new exercises and progressions. These will challenge your muscles in different ways, promoting growth and improvement, helping you push past fitness plateaus and reach new fitness levels.

Ready to incorporate functional training into your fitness routine?

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Both functional fitness and functional strength training offer numerous benefits tailored to various needs. We can help with providing personalised guidance, ensuring safety and keeping you motivated. Whether you aim to improve your overall functional movement, build specific strength, or simply make your daily activities easier, functional training can help you achieve a healthier, more active lifestyle.

 

Ready to elevate your fitness journey? Contact us to book your introductory session for $70 today and experience the difference personalised coaching can make.