Functional training - key information

Functional training for everyone

There are really no limits when it comes to this training system! Women, men, teenagers, adults, seniors, people who are slim, have a lot of muscle mass or excess weight - everyone can start doing functional training. What is more, this training model is suitable for practically every sport discipline. Its effectiveness in strengthening muscles and improving body functionality can be used to correct movement patterns or eliminate pain associated with low activity levels.

Complex effects of functional training

The unquestionable advantage of functional training is its multidimensional effect on the body. Training plans in the form of station circuits not only help to overcome boredom, but also ensure involvement on various levels. Participants can improve their condition, increase their fitness, improve their deep feeling (central stabilisation of the trunk), increase the flexibility of the musculoskeletal structures and ensure an optimal range of joint mobility. What is more, functional training helps to control the correct body weight and to eliminate excess body fat.

Functional training with and without equipment

Most functional training classes are held in fitness clubs, where instructors use a wide range of equipment. The use of elastic bands, gymnastic bands, TRX trainers, gym balls or BOSU platforms ensures extremely strong muscle engagement, which allows for even better results during exercise. An equally interesting tool are small mini bands available from Olimp Sport Nutrition. Their handy size allows you to take them with you everywhere, and the high quality of their production (including high elasticity and durability of the material used) ensures incredible comfort during training. Moreover, exercising people cannot complain about boredom - the accessories are the perfect refresher and provide an element of entertainment in the training plan, which helps to avoid boredom.

However, nobody said that functional training has to involve additional equipment! There are many interesting and incredibly effective exercises based on your own body weight. Exercises without any equipment are just as effective and often provide even better engagement of the deep muscles that are responsible for stabilising the trunk. This allows the body to be more effective in controlling the guided movement and maintaining the correct posture during the workout.