Functional training: a conceptual update

Functional training (FT) has grown in popularity; however, such growth is still disorganized and multifaceted. Thus, a conceptual “update” is necessary, especially based on how FT has been applied in most research. In this context, FT has been understood as the synergistic, integrated and balanced i...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de cineantropometria & desempenho humano 2020-06, Vol.22
Main Authors: Marzo Edir Da Silva-Grigoletto, Antônio Gomes Resende-Neto, Cauê Vazquez La Scala Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Daily activities
Quality of life
Resistance training
Sedentary lifestyle
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Summary:Functional training (FT) has grown in popularity; however, such growth is still disorganized and multifaceted. Thus, a conceptual “update” is necessary, especially based on how FT has been applied in most research. In this context, FT has been understood as the synergistic, integrated and balanced improvement of different physical capacities to ensure efficiency and safety during the daily tasks performance, based on the principles of training, and above all, on the principle of specificity. FT sessions should focus on improving basic movement patterns, adequately stimulating strength in various situations, muscle power, and cardiorespiratory capacity, frequently activating the stabilizing muscles and including complex activities, respecting safety and effectiveness criteria.
ISSN:1415-8426
1980-0037
DOI:10.1590/1980-0037.2020v22e72646