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Fictional or Functional?

Fictional training is characterized by exercises that have no connection to reality much less to a sport or an activity. They look very intriguing, but on deeper analysis there is no there there. They make you tired and they may even make you puke, but they don’t connect. There is no connection between body parts or to reality in terms of transfer to performance. They are often an end unto themselves and produce highly adapted athletes.

Functional movements on the other hand focus on training movements that do connect. They may not be fancy and use equipment that beeps and has flashing lights but the movements get results. They enhance linkage and connect body parts to produce coordinated movements that transfer to the competition arena. They are not an end unto themselves; they are a clear means to an end – a better injury free athlete who is highly adaptable.

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  1. Functional movements on the other hand focus on training movements that do connect. They may not be fancy and use equipment that beeps and has flashing lights but the movements get results. They enhance linkage and connect body parts to produce coordinated movements that transfer to the competition arena. They are not an end unto themselves; they are a clear means to an end – a better injury free athlete who is highly adaptable.

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