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Functional Strength Training Resources

Learn about movement patterns, injury prevention, and building real-world strength that carries over into daily life.

Featured Articles

Training Philosophy

Why Functional Strength Training Beats Traditional Gym Workouts

Discover why movement patterns matter more than muscle isolation, and how functional training builds capability that translates to real life.

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Injury Prevention

The Over-35 Professional's Guide to Injury Prevention

How to stay strong and mobile as you age, with specific strategies for desk workers and busy professionals.

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Getting Started

Building Strength Without Gym Intimidation: A Beginner's Approach

Starting your strength journey in a supportive environment - what to expect from your first functional training sessions.

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Movement Pattern Guides

Downloadable resources to support your functional strength journey

Movement Guide

The Perfect Deadlift

Step-by-step breakdown of the most important functional movement pattern

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Exercise Program

Desk Worker's Daily Mobility Routine

10-minute daily routine to counteract the effects of prolonged sitting

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Self-Assessment

Functional Strength Assessment

Evaluate your current movement quality and identify areas for improvement

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Reference Guide

Injury Prevention Checklist

Key warning signs and prevention strategies for common movement-related injuries

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Exercise Technique Videos

Watch proper form demonstrations for key functional movement patterns

Video Tutorial

Goblet Squat Progression

From bodyweight to loaded - building the foundation squat pattern

Video Tutorial

Farmer's Walk Variations

Carrying patterns that build real-world strength and core stability

Video Tutorial

Push-Up to Overhead Press Flow

Combining pushing patterns for functional upper body strength

Nutrition for Functional Strength

Building real-world strength requires proper fuel. Here are the fundamentals of eating to support your training without complicated diet rules.

Pre-Training Nutrition

  • Eat 1-2 hours before training for optimal energy
  • Focus on easily digestible carbohydrates
  • Avoid heavy meals that slow you down

Post-Training Recovery

  • Protein within 2 hours to support muscle repair
  • Carbohydrates to replenish energy stores
  • Hydration to replace fluids lost during training

Daily Energy Management

  • Consistent meal timing to maintain energy levels
  • Balanced plates with protein, carbs, and vegetables
  • Listen to hunger and fullness cues

Ready to Put These Principles into Practice?

Reading about functional strength is great, but experiencing it is better. Book your assessment and let's start building strength that matters.