Tag: functional fitness

So today the keyword or word phrase is Functional Fitness. So what is functional fitness or functional training?  Well even though this phrase gets thrown around in the fitness community more these days than Kim Kardashian's name does on the latest headlines of entertainment weekly the fact still remains that some so-called professionals miss the mark on it's meaning. By definition functional training involves training that mimics the demands of a given physical activity or individual need. This is where most folks don't realize that even though there may be a lack of resources it doesn't mean that it should be an excuse not to train.

Growing up my favorite super hero was the Incredible Hulk. Even today I admire the big green furious character because to me he physically symbolizes being the most complete super hero. You see the thing that made Dr. David Banner so strong was that he found a way to strengthen his weaknesses.  He came up with a way to tap into his most complete physical makeup.  In the world of strength and conditioning this is something that I find myself trying to do with folks all of the time. The good news is that if you want to be a physical specimen like the Hulk you can put your mind at ease because you don't have to inject yourself with gamma radiation in order to make it happen. Keep on reading if I have your attention.