Functional Training
Functional Training at InfiniteRize:
Enhancing Life Through Balance and Strength
Welcome to InfiniteRize, where we introduce a revolutionary and comprehensive programme that merges the foundations of Pilates with the power of strength training. Our Functional Training is meticulously crafted to optimise your strength, balance, and overall well-being. This unique programme is specifically designed to benefit individuals grappling with the challenges of extended hours in front of a computer, often resulting in stiff shoulders and lower back issues.
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What is Functional Training?
Functional training is a type of exercise that focuses on training the body to perform everyday activities more efficiently and safely. The goal of functional training is to improve overall functionality and enhance the performance of activities of daily living, such as bending, lifting, reaching, and twisting.
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Unlike traditional strength training, which often isolates specific muscle groups, functional training incorporates movements that involve multiple muscle groups and joints working together. This approach helps improve coordination, balance, flexibility, and stability, which are essential for performing various daily tasks and preventing injuries.
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Functional training exercises often mimic real-life movements and can include activities like squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, rotating, and bending. It may involve the use of bodyweight exercises, stability balls, resistance bands, free weights, and other functional fitness equipment.
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BENEFITS
1. Alleviating Stiffness and Discomfort:
Modern work environments often necessitate prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive movements, which can cause stiffness and discomfort, particularly in the shoulders and lower back. Our Strength and Mobility Training focuses on relieving this discomfort, providing targeted exercises to enhance flexibility and reduce stiffness.
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2. Enhancing Posture and Body Awareness:
Good posture is fundamental to overall health and wellness. Through a tailored approach, our programme emphasises strengthening the muscles essential for maintaining proper posture. By cultivating body awareness and muscle engagement, you'll stand taller and exude confidence, even after long workdays.
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3. Improving overall strength.
Functional training engages multiple groups simultaneously, promoting balanced strength throughout the body. This enhancement in stability and coordination is particularly advantageous for individuals with sedentary lifestyles or professions that involve extended periods of repetitive tasks.
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4. Enhanced flexibility and mobility:
Functional exercises often requires full range of motion, helping to improve flexibility and joint mobility. Our programme includes a specialised mobility training component for those grappling with stiff lower back, shoulders and neck. By employing tailored exercises and movements, we aim to enhance your mobility and alleviate discomfort, allowing you to move freely and comfortably throughout your day.
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5. Functional Muscle Group Training for Everyday Efficiency:
Recognising the significance of daily functional movements, our programme focuses on specific muscle groups crucial for everyday activities. We customise our training to engage these muscle groups effectively, promoting functional strength and efficiency in daily tasks.
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6. Injury prevention:
By targeting functional movements and incorporating a variety of exercises, functional training can help reduce the risk of injuries.
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7. Increase calorie burn:
Many functional exercises involve compound movements, which can contribute to increased calorie expenditure and improved cardiovascular fitness.
Who is it for?
Functional training is suitable for a wide range of individuals, as it can be adapted to different fitness levels, ages, and abilities. Here are some groups of people who can benefit from incorporating functional training into their fitness routines:
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1. General Fitness Enthusiasts
Functional training is great for individuals looking to improve overall fitness, strength, flexibility, and endurance. It provides a well-rounded approach to exercise that can enhance overall physical well-being.
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2. Athletes
Many sports require functional movements and agility. Athletes can use functional training to improve sport-specific skills, enhance performance, and reduce the risk of injuries by promoting functional strength and flexibility.
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3. Seniors
Functional training can be adapted to suit the needs of older adults, helping them maintain or improve balance, coordination, and strength for daily activities. It's often used in senior fitness programs to enhance mobility and reduce the risk of falls.
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4. Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
Physical therapists often incorporate functional training into rehabilitation programmes to help individuals recover from injuries. Additionally, it can be used as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of injuries by addressing muscle imbalances and promoting overall stability.
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5. Office Workers
If you find yourself sitting at a desk for extended periods, incorporating functional training into your routine can be highly beneficial in mitigating the adverse effects of prolonged sitting. It helps improve your posture, reduce muscle imbalances, and alleviate discomfort associated with sedentary lifestyles.
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6. Fitness Beginners
Functional training is adaptable and can be modified to suit the fitness levels of beginners. It provides a foundation for building strength, coordination, and overall fitness.
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7. Weight Loss Seekers
If you are aiming to lose weight, incorporating functional exercises, particularly those that involve compound movements, can contribute to increased calorie expenditure and enhanced cardiovascular fitness. This makes functional training beneficial for you in your weight loss journey.
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8. Individuals with Limited Time
Functional training often involves full-body movements, allowing individuals to engage multiple muscle groups in a shorter amount of time compared to traditional isolation exercises.
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