Functional training is a method of physical activity that is performed without gymnastics equipment, whose goal is to improve the physical condition by imitating normal daily movements. This type of training thins and gives a well-designed and firm body in a few weeks of training, since it works at the same time with various muscle groups, promoting an increase in metabolism, caloric expenditure, muscle endurance gain and fitness improvement.
In addition, functional training is also used to strengthen the abdomen, lower back, prevent injuries, reduce fatigue and strengthen muscles. Functional training is intense, dynamic and is performed in circuits, with usually set time to perform the series of exercises without making intervals between movements, only between series.
- Functional exercises are performed.
- Most of the time.
- Using the weight of the body itself and involve performing movements that are part of daily life.
- Such as crouching.
- Running.
- Jumping.
- Pulling and pushing.
- For example.
- In addition.
- As it is also of high intensity.
- Functional exercises have several advantages.
- The main ones being:.
Functional exercises can be performed in any space and are fast, with circuits ranging from 20 to 40 minutes depending on the size and number of series to be performed. It is important that the practice of functional exercises is monitored by a physical education professional so that the exercises are performed properly and intensely to have benefits.
Functional training exercises are usually performed on circuits, which stimulates cardiorespiratory improvement, as well as promoting greater physical endurance. In order for the person to feel the benefits of functional training, it is important that it is done under the guidance of a physical education professional, since it is possible to build a circuit according to the objectives of the person. See some examples of functional exercises.
Functional training can be done by athletes, postpartum, sedentary or anyone interested in increasing flexibility, losing weight and strengthening muscles. There are no contraindications, as the exercises can be adapted to the needs of the individual, which means that functional training can be performed even by older people with orthopedic diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain, herniated disk and others.