Functional Training
This section of the site collects content relating to functional training: build muscle, strength, speed, agility, mobility, endurance, and more.
The Parkour Workout: Strength and Agility for Free Running
Strength and conditioning can increase your power and performance in parkour and open new creative options.
Training Ambidexterity – For Athleticism, Creativity, and Symmetry
What does your handedness say about you? Here’s why and how to train for ambidexterity.
Train Like Goku and Vegeta – Strength Training for Martial Arts
Dragon Ball is an inspiration to many who train – martial artist or not. This video explores the training Goku and Vegeta use and how to apply it in real life.
Could Your Fitness Save You in a Crisis?
How fit are you when push comes to shove? Could you save your own life? Would you be useful in a crisis? How should we train for this?
Working Memory and Movement – Why Can’t You Run Fast in Dreams?
Why can’t you run fast in dreams? It may be due to our limited working memory and attention which limits coordinated movement.
Your Amazing Muscle Fascia – An Excerpt
This post is an excerpt from Functional Training and Beyond that discusses the crucial role of the fascia for movement and power.
Why Everyone Should Run (Like Bruce Lee)
Running is not just for “runners!” There’s a reason that Bruce Lee used to jog every day.
It’s Time to Reconsider the Three Set Approach
This post explores the traditional 3 x 10 approach to sets and reps and argues that there are more efficient & interesting ways to train.
Quadrupedal Movement: The Bear Crawl Exercise Explained
This post explores the benefits of quadrupedal movements – for coordination, strength, and endurance.
Five Kettlebell Exercises to Jump Higher – At-Home Athleticism!
This post lists five kettlebell exercises to jump higher quickly. All can be done from home and are highly effective!