Monday, December 13, 2010

The Fundamentals of Functional Training Techniques

If you are ready to get strated on a fitness routine that would work all the areas of the body with the least amount of stress and strain as possible; you need to first know some facts. Once you are aware of what are the correct functional training techiniques to use for your body, you will be better prepared to set up and use an optimal workout routine.

Functional training first started out in rehabilitation. Physical therapists thought to incorporate normal activities done by a patient at home and work, then into an exercise routine that would help them get back to living life the way they did before. For example, if a patient used to run a day care from home and was lifting, carrying and moving children around, the workout designed would concentrate on strengthening those muscles needed with moderate lifting and endurance in mind.

The main goal of functional trainng is to target the core muscles in the abdomen and lower back by utilizing weight bearing exercises, optional bands, and medicine balls to train full range of motion and target the smaller underlying muscles.

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