Getting My Functional Exercise
Functional exercises are performed every day in our workouts but have you considered doing a Functional Exercise workout to your weekly routine. As of recently this primary type of activity has not only caught my attention but is now I include it daily in my exercise. It only takes me less than 20 minutes, and I am feeling the difference a month later.
What is Functional Exercise?
The point of the Functional exercise is to train your muscles to perform the everyday task safely and productively. Huh? Isn’t that the whole point of the exercise. Well yes, but functional training is more specific than that. Functional exercises teach your muscles to work together and get them ready for your day to day tasks. The functional exercise simulates typical movements you may do at home, work or in sports. One of thing things I like about functional exercise is its emphasis on balance. Usually, the exercises are performed while using various muscles in the upper and lower body at the same time this helps stabilize your core.
What are the benefits of Functional Exercise?
I have been on this weight loss journey for a year now. Recently, it has turned from a want to lose weight to new fitness goals. I decided that I want to be the fittest 70-year-old. Since yesterday was my birthday that means I have 36 years to obtain my long term goal, God willing. One of the benefits of Functional exercise and the advantage of all exercise is a lean, in shape physique. Another advantage of functional exercise is it helps make everyday life task easier. When functionally exercising you are using multiple joints and muscles at the same time. Training is liking this also reduces your risk of injury and helps improve your quality of life.
Functional exercises tend to be multi-joint, multi-muscle exercises. Instead of only moving the elbows, for example, a functional exercise might involve the elbows, shoulders, spine, hips, knees and ankles. This type of training, properly applied, can make everyday activities easier, reduce your risk of injury and improve your quality of life.
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Great post and great info!! Thanks functional fitness is so important to daily life.
Something so basic but so necessary! Thanks Love!
I’m a huge fan of functional workouts; they just make everyday tasks like lifting boxes in our house or carrying wood so much easier! 🙂
That’s what it’s about. Doing better so we can move better.
Great work! I have been doing the “7 minute workout” lately as it does workout circuits like this one and have started to see improvement as well. I love the fact that these workouts mimic everyday activities so we get to practice our form more often!
Yes! My goal is to function better!
Great post. Exercise is one of those areas that I have really been working to fit in between grad school classes, homeschooling 2 kids, and ministry duties. Thanks for giving me the encouragement to keep pushing forward.
I understand as a Mama of 3, student, and other responsibilities. Its just something I make time for and put in on the schedule among all the other duties.
I lift! I can’t deal with life without having my weekly exercise routine. We need to take care of the bodies God gave us!
Amen Sister! He only gave us one….some people take better care of their shoes than their bodies which makes no sense to me.
Nice I’ve never heard of functional excercise.
Functional Exercise Training is good for everyone not just older generation but is usually included in regular workout routines.
I need to incorporate more functional exercises in my workouts. Thanks for the workout idea, it is great to keep handy.
Wouldn’t it be awesome if we have a new older generation of functionally fit people. We need to start now. I am so glad I could inspire you.
Good for you being a fit mamma! I would like to get back into fitness soon. I always feel so much better. I have never heard of functional exercise. I will have to check that out.
I really hope you do find time to make it a priority. I am glad that I could give you some new ideas.
That is one of my long term goals too. I want to make certain I stay in shape for my family. I dont have one yet, but I know when I have children it will be needed.
I think it would be amazing if our generation could be the generation that reduces medical cost and lives longer more productive lives. Yes, start now before the kiddies you’ll be grateful you did.
I want to be a fit old person too. The only time I want to be in a wheelchair is during a race. You’ll be a fantastically energetic 70 year old!
God willing. I want to live this life to its fullest.
Thanks for sharing your insights. Truly inspiring! Keep up your efforts!
Thank you so much! I am glad that I could inspire others to live healthier happier lives.
these are great and look like things anyone at any level can do
They absolutely are for any age and level. Thanks for stopping by!