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5 types of functional training

Core stabilizer
This is best described as being able to engage or control your core
Plyometrics
Is the ability to increase your strength of your fast twitch fibers.
Isometric exercises
Contraction of a group of muscles or a muscle and the joint muscle doesn’t change during contraction
Metabolic training
Metabolic training is hybrid of anaerobic strength training and aerobic cardio exercises
Unilateral training
These are single leg or single arm movements

Explosive training

Explosive training is a form of training that increases human movement performance when done
correctly and safely. Muscle fibers and muscle power increase when training explosively

The aim of explosive training is to move heavy objects like weights very quickly, safely and without
injuring yourself, in a very short time frame depending on your training routine. Explosive training is all
about speed, strength and power

Functional training benefits
- Increase athletic movement
- Strengthens core muscles
- Mimic real-life movement
- Increases strength and endurance
- Improves balance and coordination
Functional exercises improve performance

Explosive training benefits

- Improved reaction time
- Enhanced cardiovascular function
- Increased strength
- Calorie burn
- Improved efficiency of movement