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All The Small Things

If you’re familiar with my teachings on ideal exercise for fat loss you may be surprised to know there was a time when I was proud to be known as a certified ‘cardio queen’. Yep. I’d do hours and hours of the stuff each day let alone each week. All in the eternal quest to [...]

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What Is Functional Fitness – The Brief Version

A method of exercise that enables you to better handle your day-to-day movements – this is why I say it’s different for everyone, although some similarities apply.
A reflection of your body’s innate movement requirements, enabling optimal performance, ideal body weight, and enhanced energy/wellbeing
A variety-orientated approach to training, keeping you switched on body, mind and [...]

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What Is Functional Fitness?

How does Functional Fitness affect you?

There are two primary ways:

1. It allows you to better perform common everyday movements faced by most people (like sitting, twisting, lifting, bending, walking, carrying, sorting)

2. It enhances your performance and skill-set for specific sports, tasks and activities. This could be anything from the sport-specific requirements of a novice up [...]

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Awesome Functional Fitness Workout #1

Want to give yourself a good going over (in the best possible way) in just 30 minutes? Try this Functional Fitness workout next time you’re in the gym, or just grab a pair of dumbbells and do it at home, in the park, anywhere! Make sure you bring some energy and motivation with you, because [...]

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