NEW HUSH FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING
How can functional strength training improve my everyday movements and reduce the risk of injury?
Functional strength training focuses on exercises that mimic everyday movements, such as lifting, reaching, and twisting. By strengthening the muscles used in daily activities, you improve your ability to perform these movements safely and efficiently. This can reduce the risk of injury by enhancing joint stability, flexibility, and muscle coordination.
In what ways does functional strength training enhance my overall athletic performance compared to traditional weightlifting?
Functional training involves multi-joint, multi-muscle exercises that activate various muscle groups simultaneously. This better simulates the demands of sports and athletic activities, which often involve complex movement patterns. The result is improved agility, power, and endurance, leading to enhanced performance in sports or physical activities.
How can functional strength training help me develop strength that translates better to real-life activities?
Unlike traditional weightlifting, which often isolates muscles, functional strength training focuses on movements that engage multiple muscle groups working together. This approach builds strength that is more applicable to real-life tasks, such as carrying shopping, climbing stairs, or playing with children, making daily activities easier and more manageable.
Why is functional strength training more effective for improving balance, coordination, and stability?
Functional exercises typically involve working on unstable surfaces, or using free weights, which require your body to stabilize itself during the movement. This improves proprioception (your body's sense of position), enhances balance, and strengthens stabilizer muscles, leading to better coordination and body control.
How can incorporating functional strength exercises benefit my posture and alleviate chronic pain or discomfort?
Many functional strength exercises focus on core engagement and alignment, which can help correct muscular imbalances and improve posture. This can alleviate chronic pain, such as back or neck discomfort, by strengthening the muscles that support proper body alignment and reducing strain on overworked or underutilised muscles.
What are the long-term health benefits of focusing on functional strength training rather than isolated muscle exercises?
Functional strength training promotes long-term health by increasing joint mobility, enhancing muscle endurance, and improving cardiovascular fitness. It encourages a holistic approach to fitness, which can lead to better overall well-being, reduced risk of lifestyle-related illnesses, and a more active, pain-free lifestyle as you age.
Hush Functional Strength Training is versatile, adaptable for all fitness levels, and can be customised to meet specific goals, making it a well-rounded approach to maintaining strength, flexibility, and endurance. (It’s also a great complement to a regular yoga practice!)
We know that a gym environment isn’t for everyone so we have created a very special and intimate space for you to train in so if you are interested in finding out more and/or booking a taster session, then complete the form below or reach out on social media. We would love to hear from you. (We offer one to one sessions in our Rusper studio with the benefit of free parking!)
