In this episode, Mike and Eric break down “Functional” training and what that means in 2025:
• Defining “Functional”
– The Webster’s Dictionary definition
– Is it defined by what it is or what it does?
• History of “Functional”
– Pre-bodybuilding
– Late 90s / Early 2000
– Current state
• Why does it matter?
– Is your training contributing to or taking away from your function?
– What is the scale or measure?
• Are function and performance the same?
– Robustness, Adaptability and Resiliency
– The Cost of Specificity
• Hardware vs Software
– Skill acquisition and movement execution
– Pattern development and movement as a habit
– Coaching vs Reflexive demonstration
– Structure driving function versus the opposite
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