By Topic: Functional Training

In this video with Dawn the basic movement pattern is the squat, but we will add some more dual-task sequences to add challenges to work brain health as we train... View More

Strengthening the posterior kinetic chain and improving dynamic hip stability is important for balance, injury prevention and athletic performance. Learning how to do a proper hip hinge can be challen

Walking is the most foundational and functional movement we do every day. But did you know the way we walk matters?... View More

Think and talk less about fitness and communicate more about what people want and dream for their lives... View More

Again, we have a series of balance and reaction time drills that will not only challenge our clients' balance system but their cognitive system as well... View More

Achilles tendinopathy and calf strains are common issues that many clients struggle with as they age and with participation in sports... View More

As our arches start to flatten, there is often a subsequent delay in glute strength... View More

One of the biggest problems clients run into with lunging is anterior knee pain. This is especially prevalent in middle-aged females... View More

So while the front plank is useful, why don't you try a few more variations — the combinations really become endless... View More

Many people think of balance as a single thing and either they have good balance or they don’t, but it is much more complicated than that... View More

Tightness in the hip flexors can lead to muscle imbalances, poor pelvic positioning and even contribute to back pain. This exercise utilizes reciprocal muscle inhibition to facilitate a comfortable, yet... View More

The Hurdler warm up exercise is great for static balance on top of warming up our hips for activity... View More

Strong movement requires healthy feet, and healthy feet require daily attention. Acting as our foundation, our feet experience repetitive forces unlike any other part of our body... View More

Jumping jacks can be a great warmup exercise, or simply a great transition exercise to get clients heart rate elevated.There are endless combinations and here we show just six varieties... View More

Insufficient shoulder strength and poor scapula-thoracic stability can increase injury risk and decrease performance in overhead athletes. This exercise links the shoulder, torso and hips while focusing... View More

If you are ready to set yourself apart from other trainers and programs working with older adults, then consider adding cognitive fitness to your training repertoire... View More

Winter is a great time to create extra at-home drills for your clients... View More

One of the easiest and most effective ways to get the client connected to their foundation is through an exercise called forward lean... View More

It is imperative that you make your website standout, connect with your visitors and capture more leads. Here are 5 hacks to making a fitness website that can have a direct impact on your business... View More

With over 36,000 gyms open in the U.S. alone, there is no shortage of competition in the fitness industry. Learn more about assessing the value of a business partner in this feature article!... View More