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How can you convince skeptics of functional training to give it a try?

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Functional training is a type of exercise that focuses on improving the performance of everyday movements, such as squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling. It can help you build strength, stability, mobility, and balance, while reducing the risk of injury and chronic pain. However, not everyone is convinced of its benefits, especially if they are used to traditional weight training or cardio workouts. How can you persuade them to give functional training a try? Here are some tips to help you communicate the value of functional training and overcome some common objections.

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Andree Lerat

RYT500 (E-RYT200) group and private yoga trainer

1 Explain the concept

The first step is to explain what functional training is and how it differs from other forms of exercise. You can use simple examples of functional movements that people do in their daily lives, such as picking up a child, carrying groceries, or climbing stairs. You can also mention how functional training can improve your posture, alignment, and core stability, which are essential for preventing back pain and other musculoskeletal problems. You can also highlight how functional training can enhance your athletic performance, if that is relevant to your audience.

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Andree Lerat

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As a yoga trainer I believe in using the whole body. All muscles coordinating to make a movement addresses the whole spectrum of movement. Yoga awakens our ability to select the right muscle at the right time with proper intensity to achieve proper action.

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David Takacs

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Functional training, as a concept, is flawed and not very helpful. Skeletal muscles are designed to make your body move, so any exercise that makes your muscles stronger can help you move better. Functional training may suggest that using machines or traditional strength training equipment will make you weak and clumsy, but that's not true. Strong muscles lead to strong movements, regardless of your daily activities.

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2 Demonstrate the results

The second step is to show them the results of functional training, either by sharing your own experience or by pointing out some success stories of others. You can use photos, videos, or testimonials to illustrate how functional training has improved your physical appearance, health, fitness, or well-being. You can also use objective measures, such as body fat percentage, blood pressure, or functional movement screen scores, to demonstrate the progress you have made. You can also compare your results with those of people who follow other types of exercise routines and show how functional training has given you an edge.

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David Takacs

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In our modern world, where time is limited, it's crucial to make the most of our available time. Instead of investing less effective functional training, consider focusing on more impactful options like hyperthrophy or direct cardio training.

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3 Address the concerns

The third step is to address the concerns or objections that skeptics of functional training may have. To start, you can explain how functional training can be modified to suit different levels of difficulty and intensity by changing the load, speed, range of motion, or complexity of the movements. Additionally, you can demonstrate how functional training can be tailored to specific goals and needs by choosing the appropriate exercises, equipment, and frequency. Moreover, functional training can be varied and creative by using different tools, environments, and formats, as well as social and enjoyable by joining a group class, a community, or a challenge. Inviting them to join you for a session could be the best way to let them experience the challenge for themselves.

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4 Invite them to try

The final step is to invite them to try functional training for themselves, either by offering them a free trial, a discount, a referral, or a gift. You can also suggest some resources, such as books, websites, podcasts, or apps, that can help them learn more about functional training and get started. You can also follow up with them and ask for their feedback, opinions, or questions, and provide them with support, encouragement, and guidance.

By following these steps, you can convince skeptics of functional training to give it a try and discover the benefits of this type of exercise for themselves. You can also share your passion, knowledge, and experience of functional training and inspire others to join you on your fitness journey.

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David Takacs

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Skepticism toward functional training is understandable due to its low efficacy, lack of specificity, and failure to deliver optimal results when compared to more targeted training approaches. The emphasis on everyday movements not adequately address specific fitness goals or target muscle groups effectively.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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