Here's how you can confidently communicate your ideas as a Functional Training expert in a team setting.

Powerful communication matters. If you have great ideas, you have to know how to articulate and share them in order to get ahead. That goes for whether you’re selling a product or service or trying to get your boss and colleagues to buy into a new idea. It’s also one of the best ways to broaden your influence and make a bigger impact in the workplace. But perhaps most importantly, it improves your self-esteem. To connect with your clients, you need to understand why your program is important to them. You don’t want the information you’re sharing to just be about why you’re great. If you want to break through, your message needs to convey what’s in it for them.

1. Know your audience: Tailor your message to fit the knowledge level and interests of your team members. 2. Use clear language: Avoid jargon and technical terms that may not be familiar to everyone in the team. 3. Prepare concise explanations: Present your ideas in a structured and straightforward manner to keep your audience engaged. 4. Provide examples: Illustrate your points with practical examples or case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of your ideas. 5. Encourage questions: Foster an open dialogue by inviting questions and feedback to ensure clarity and understanding. 6. Be open to feedback: Embrace constructive criticism and be willing to refine your ideas based on team input.

Know what you bring to the table. If the team is looking at a new piece of equipment you can back the product, look into the product further, or go against the product. If you are going to back something or go against it you better be able to back your statement based off of research and preferably personal experiences as well. It is never wrong to say you are unsure of something. But it is better to be actively researching on topics to get a grasp and create a perspective. If you still are unsure after doing your own search, ask intelligent questions to those that do have experience in your team. Look to provide knowledge and questions based off of fundamentals on the topics at hand. A strong team is built on knowledge and curiosity.

Understanding Functional Training thoroughly before presenting ideas to your team is crucial. Functional Training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, engaging multiple muscle groups and enhancing muscle coordination. By mastering these principles, you can design effective and relevant exercises, making your recommendations more credible. Your knowledge will show in your confident communication. Being able to clearly explain the benefits of Functional Training—such as reduced injury risk, improved athletic performance, and better quality of life—builds trust and respect among your team members. They are more likely to follow your lead and implement your ideas when they see your deep understanding of the subject.

Functional Training often mimics everyday actions in a form of multi joints/compound exercises but that’s a miss conception. Functional training should help people to execute everyday movements and if that means that you need to do an isolated exercise that is as functional or more as a compound exercise. Understanding the science and analysing the case will be crucial to choose the appropriate process.

Communicate your ideas with clear objectives. Outline what you aim to achieve in each discussion, whether it's improving a training program or introducing a new technique. For instance, specify that your goal is to enhance client mobility by incorporating dynamic stretches. Clear objectives help your team understand the purpose and direction of your ideas, making your communication more effective.

Before proposing ideas on a plan, listen. Too many clients come to me after a bad session with a trainer who means well saying, “they never listen to me. They just have me doing what they want.” You lose trust, yes hold a client accountable because you have to push them but make sure they ate heard as well. Effectively communicate in all ways.

Articulate your training philosophy, emphasizing the principles and methods you advocate for in functional training. The core principles Balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, and agility. Be mindful of the methodologies that Incorporate multi-planar movements, compound exercises, and sport-specific drills. There should be a hololistic approach that focuses on integrating mental and physical training, emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and overall wellness.

Finding a clear objective starts with communication. Listening to find out what the objective of the functional programs aim is. Then you can clearly outline steps to initiate the program. The goals for each individual will be different but the impact of the functional program can be a bit broader. With this you can focus on how each individual can use the functional training to benefit their lifestyle.

Proponha metas e objetivos gerais, assim como metas e objetivos específicos curtos. Tenha a vis?o da amplitude geral que gostaria de abordar e trace pequenos planejamentos para abranger todas as vertentes que necessitam ser trabalhadas! Lembre-se que ao planejar é necessário levar em considera??o o que precisa ser feito e o que os praticantes gostariam de fazer! Um planejamento claro e bem estruturado guiará a equipe, aumentará as chances de sucesso e amenizará possíveis vieses que possam surgir com o caminhar do percurso!

Engage your team by encouraging participation and valuing their input. Ask for feedback and invite questions during discussions. For example, after presenting a new training routine, ask teammates for their thoughts and suggestions. Active engagement fosters a collaborative environment, making everyone feel valued and more likely to support your ideas.

Engaging others is not only important for feedback but it also allows others to feel like they are part of the process. Engaging others allows you to further refine your functional training to have familiar applications for participating team members

Offer workshops on functional training techniques, injury prevention, and sports performance. Prepare speaking engagements to present at conferences or webinars to share your knowledge and expertise.

Engaging with each other is key when it comes to functional training. This can increase moral and consistency in a group. When people suffer together in a workout environment and accomplish a task it's celebrated. Plus, this can be a great team building exercise.

Likewise encourage team members to share their knowledge and experience with each other - rather than starting from a position of protecting their domain, rather begin from sharing about how they go about their daily tasks

Simplify complex concepts using analogies. Relate functional training principles to everyday experiences. For instance, explain muscle imbalances by comparing them to driving a car with one flat tire—it disrupts performance and can cause damage. Analogies make your ideas more relatable and easier to understand, ensuring your message is clear.

Commit to lifelong learning and staying updated with industry trends. Continuing education should be regularly attended to courses, workshops, and certifications. Stay informed about the latest research and advancements in functional training and sports science.

Functional training is life. When you can relate this type of training to an individual's life or circumstances, it seems to resonate better. Using analogies brings this out of trainer talk to a more personal conversation. Analogies create a picture for some people to understand where and how functional movements can take place in their life and therefor in the gym.

I find using examples from other industries helps people gain a different perspective on the situation they experience every day

Enhance your communication with visual aids. Use charts, diagrams, and videos to illustrate your points. For example, show a video demonstrating proper squat form to highlight key techniques. Visual aids reinforce your message and help your team grasp complex ideas quickly, making your presentations more engaging and effective.

Uma estratégia que pode facilitar a compreens?o e a fixa??o do conhecimento é a utiliza??o de metodologias ativas de aprendizagem. Permitir que a equipe esteja imersa no conhecimento explorando-o, pode tornar o aprendizado mais eficaz. Seja criativo e objetivo na comunica??o.

Visual aids are great ways to break up the monotony of text and are great was to support verbal explanations. Complex topics are sometimes captured perfectly through real life applications seen on a video, or a single picture that symbolizes a process, or can even be represented through a clever comic strip. Visual aids are great ways to cater to visual learners and it is best practice to keep 1 image max per slide.

Practice patience when communicating with your team. Understand that everyone has different learning paces and perspectives. For example, if someone struggles to understand a concept, take the time to explain it differently or provide additional resources. Patience ensures that all team members stay on the same page and feel supported, enhancing overall communication.

When starting a new program or form of training, patience is key and not always fun. Communicating with the team about experimenting and finding what feels good to them and is safe is key. Individuals are built differently and it's ok if each movement is a little different. The key is good body mechanics. When functional movements are taught properly, they can enhance a person's life. Being open to bring people back to the basics when teaching this form of exercise is paramount.

Listen listen and listen again. Encourage people to express their ideas and listen, ask questions that demonstrate you have heard what they are speaking about. Use sentences like: “I hear you saying that …”. Or “it’s interesting to hear you describe that … “. Open up dialogue rather than presenting monologues

Se for necessário repita de maneira diferente. Comunicar-se é se fazer compreendido independente de utilizar comunica??o verbal ou n?o-verbal. Tenha paciência, seja flexível, adaptável, criativo e empático. O treinamento funcional é mais do que a prática de exercícios, é o resgate da funcionalidade corporal permitindo vivências incríveis e extraordinárias. Para que isso ocorra, toda a equipe precisa possuir as características citadas acima para flexibilizar e adaptar as atividades aos alunos seguindo o princípio do treinamento esportivo: individualidade biológica. Utilize esse princípio também na hora de planejar e treinar sua equipe.

Consider factors like body language, tone of voice, and timing. Use open, confident body language and a clear, calm tone to convey your message. Choose the right moment to present your ideas, ensuring your team is receptive. For example, avoid introducing new concepts during stressful times. Addressing these elements ensures your communication is effective, professional, and well-received.