1. Reduction in blood pressure
2. Decrease in total cholesterol
3. Increase in HDL cholesterol
4. Prevention of type II diabetes
5. Decrease clinical symptoms of anxiety and depression
6. Increase in aerobic work capacity
1. Increased muscle fiber and strength
2. Increased ligament and muscle-tendon strength
3. Increased bone density
4. Improves posture
5. Increased self-esteem
6. Increased self-confidence
Functional training is a method of training that focuses on improving and preserving basic motor skills used by individuals in day-to-day living.
In theory, training techniques are presented that equal or exceed the coordinated energy necessary to accomplish anticipated daily tasks.
Training challenges encompass all seven dimensions of fitness; strength, power, agility, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination.
Traditional training has a long history with the human race.
Techniques were defined and elaborated on by ancient Greek athletes and Spartan and Roman soldiers.
These techniques were more focused on building muscle for strength and endurance to compete in arduous tasks or athletic goals.
Modern-day traditional training is performed with barbells, weights, dumbbells weight benches, weighted circuit isolation machines, and weight machines.
As noted in the name, this type of training is very individualized and specific to the sport the individual participates in.
Training programs are created to mimic the biomechanics used during participation but since the clients are generally well-conditioned athletes, the training is both challenging and arduous.