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Functional training

               Functional training is different. It is a set of exercises you perform which involves training the body using
               daily life activities. It stimulates common movements, like bending, pushing, pulling and other basic daily
               movements.

               For example, pushing a trolley full of groceries is stimulated by pushing a functional sled machine. If you
               find it difficult to pick up something from the floor, then you could try doing more jump squats.

               Functional training doesn’t just isolate one body part like your bicep, it works various muscle groups
               which strengths your entire body. It functions as a single unit


               High intensity functional training (HIFT)

               High intensity functional training is a form of interval training, it uses functional equipment exercise
               strategy which alternates short periods of intense anaerobic exercises with less intense recovery periods
               and builds muscle while burning fat in less time.

               Examples

               Dumbbell plank row
               Single leg deadlifts

               Wall squat throws

               30m sprint

               Perform all of those without resting and have as little rest as possible after each set

               Low intensity functional training
               Low intensity functional training is the same as (HIFT) but with a lower intensity, more rest and less
               tempo.

               Functional training equipment list:

               Training slam ball
               Battle rope

               Bosu balance trainer

               Trx suspension trainer

               Dumbbells

               Kettlebells

               Wall balls
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