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Training for Strength and Power: Functional Training

Functional training has gained popularity as a method that enhances everyday activities through exercises mimicking real-life movements. Unlike traditional strength training, which often isolates muscles, functional training focuses on multi-joint movements that improve strength, balance, and coordination. However, it’s important to understand that functional and non-functional training is not a black-and-white issue; both have their merits, and the fitness industry sometimes oversells the benefits of functional training.…