Decalogue of functional training

According to American College of Sports Medicine , one of the fitness trends for this year is the functional training . This type of exercises they require little or no equipment. They adapt to individual needs to improve daily performance and increase the quality of life.

 

About, Mateo Rodríguez Quijada, specialist in Physical Education of the University of Santiago de Compostela of Spain, points out that the functional training integrates all aspects of human movement. It is based on the work of force that involves the whole body and not just a group isolated from muscles " .

 

Decalogue of functional training

Rodríguez Quijada notes that the functional training look for the maximum muscle performance . Works with exercises specific based on moves of the daily life and the sport

To learn more about this practice, GetQoralHealth presents the decalogue of the functional training , in accordance with Mateo Rodríguez Y Edgar Lopategui Corsino , Master in Exercise Physiology .

1. The functional training it means training with a purpose.

2. Functionality varies among people. What works for someone, is not necessarily functional for another.

3. Al train functionally All muscle groups are mobilized and work together.

4. Machines are not used, equipment such as balls, dumbbells, TRX tapes are used.

5. Training focuses on integrated movements, exercises multiarticular and control in the speed of movement.

6. In each exercise strength, speed, endurance, agility, flexibility and posture are applied.

7. Training based on common movements of the sport such as running, jumping, lifting, bending, throwing, reaching and pushing.

8. Work to strengthen the muscles adapts to be in harmony and against the force of gravity.

9. The training is done on a variety of surfaces: hard, soft, smooth, uneven or irregular.

10. Anyone can perform the functional training according to your needs and objectives.

With the functional training you want more flexibility , agility , coordination Y Balance . Remove calories and you burn body fat. In addition, it improves body posture, affirms Adrián Schiavello, physical education teacher and fitcode consultant .

There is no excuse, you have options to get out of the classic gym routines. Start activating and getting fit.