Functional Fitness: Training Methodology For Real Life Application

Introduction ....................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1 .............................................................................................. 8
What is Functional Fitness? ........................................................... 8
Functional Fitness Defined ..................................................................... 8
Complimenting Functional Fitness with Your Lifestyle..................... 10
Is Functional Fitness Right For You? ................................................... 13
Chapter 2 ........................................................................................... 17
Benefits of Functional Fitness...................................................... 17
Easier Movement .................................................................................... 17
Stronger Support and Immune System ............................................... 20
Look Better, Feel Better ......................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 ........................................................................................... 26
Functional Fitness and Other Exercises .................................... 26
1 - Bodybuilding ...................................................................................... 26
2 - Heavy Weight Training .................................................................... 29
3 - Group Training .................................................................................. 32
Chapter 4 ........................................................................................... 35
Common Mistakes with Functional Fitness ............................. 35
An Everyday Routine ............................................................................. 35
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Love What You Do .................................................................................. 37
Dieting ..................................................................................................... 39
Rolling with No Goals ............................................................................ 41
Chapter 5............................................................................................ 44
The First Component of Functional Fitness: Power ............... 44
What is Power? ....................................................................................... 44
Power in your Daily Life ........................................................................ 48
Power Moves ........................................................................................... 50
Chapter 6 ........................................................................................... 54
The Second Component of Functional Fitness: Strength...... 54
What is Strength? ................................................................................... 54
Strength in your Daily Life .................................................................... 57
Strength Moves ....................................................................................... 59
Chapter 7 ............................................................................................ 63
The Third Component of Functional Fitness: Range of
Motion ................................................................................................ 63
What is Range of Motion? ..................................................................... 63
Range of Motion in your Daily Life ...................................................... 66
Range of Motion Moves ......................................................................... 67
Chapter 8 ........................................................................................... 71
The Fourth Component of Functional Fitness: Balance and
Endurance ......................................................................................... 71
What is Balance and Endurance? ......................................................... 71
Balance and Endurance in your Daily Life .......................................... 74
Balance and Endurance Moves ............................................................. 76
Conclusion ......................................................................................... 78
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