5 Popular Functional Training Exercises
- Mar 28, 2016
- 2 min read
Functional training is slowly progressing towards being the go-to-workout for getting back into the workout groove. Originally introduced as a rehabilitation exercise through physiotherapy, the workout is gaining prominence as it reduces the risk of injury, and improves quality of life. The exercise simultaneously uses every muscle and joint of the body which leads to an increase in endurance, overall strength, coordination, balance, posture and agility of the body. Functional Training exercises can be done anywhere. However, it is advised to start with them at a gym or fitness studio first, since the atmosphere will pump you up further for the workout, and one can be guided to maintain the right posture as well. The following are the most popular functional training workouts:
1. Squats Squats focus on thighs, glutes, buttocks, quadriceps, hamstrings; it strengthens the bones and joints as well. The movement for a squat is similar to when sitting down and getting up from a chair. Anyone doing a squat is expected to hold a squat for 2 seconds before moving up to stand straight. Effective squat workouts strengthen your leg muscles.
2. Step Bicep Curl Using stairs as a part of your fitness regime keeps your legs conditioned, and toned when used regularly and adequately. Biceps curls on the other hand strengthens your arm muscles and increases your ability to lift heavier weights. Mixing both the workouts builds the body’s ability to lift heavier weights while being on the move, and when walking against gravity.
3. Diagonal Extensions with Medi-ball Diagonal reach is one of those exercises that is hidden in your day to day chores, be it in taking out clothes from your cupboard or drawing out a book from the topmost shelf. Since it stretches the body, it is extremely beneficial for those looking to tone up. Various forms of this activity works on all muscle groups- arms, shoulders, legs – the ball is lifted diagonally, over the head, and lowered as well.
4. Push ups Push ups is the best warm up exercise for almost every workout and sport, because it activates nearly every muscle in the body. The back muscles are effectively stretched when body moves closer to the ground, and the biceps are stretched fully when one moves back to the starting position. Push-ups are most effective for improving arm & core strength! 5. Crunches Crunches as a functional training workout improves body balance by strengthening abdominal muscles and tightening the core. Posture also improves, which prevents lower back pain and any muscle injury.
Practicing these key moves regularly ensures a stronger set of muscles and leaner body. Getting started on a new workout plan? Strengthen yourself with Functional Training. Fitpass provides the best functional training classes in Delhi-NCR at Rs. 999 per month only.
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