Movement practice

Functional training for capable, repeatable movement.

Functional training is not a style of decoration. It is a way to choose movements that support the tasks, positions and demands a person wants to perform with confidence.

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Man over 35 performing a controlled split squat with dumbbells in a modern training room

Pattern

Squat, hinge, push, pull, carry and rotate are useful categories for organizing movement choices.

Capacity

Choose a load and range that permit controlled repetitions and sensible progression.

Context

Make the program fit available equipment, schedule, current skill and recovery capacity.

Mature athlete carrying two kettlebells through a bright outdoor training area

Quality earns its place

A movement earns repetition when it can be performed consistently, adjusted when needed and recovered from without disrupting the rest of the week.

Small, repeatable sessions often teach more than occasional heroic efforts.