The Benefits of Functional Exercise

So you’re ready to begin an exercise routine. But where do you start? This can be very confusing for many people due to the abundance of choices and conflicting information. In truth any thing is better than nothing, but with that being said not all exercise is created equal and most people who are thinking about starting an exercise program are looking to improve the way they look and feel.

If this is you your  best choice is functional exercise. Functional exercise focuses on exercises that load the muscles while working them through full range of motion and movements, increase heart rate at the same time, and use an interval approach. While many popular fitness routines e.g. running, yoga, Zumba, and spinning incorporate a some these none of them incorporate them all and utilize them to the fullest extent. Rather these forms of exercise work more as a compliment to functional exercise.

To improve the way you look and feel you need to:

1.Load the muscles. One of the biggest benefits of functional exercise is that is allows you to lift weight and stimulate the muscles.

2. Work the muscles through a variety of movements.

3. Increase HR using intervals. Research has shown time and time again that the use of intervals reaps better results than continuous aerobic exercise, in fact one study has shown that 20 minutes of interval training 3x per week for 16 weeks got 9 times better results than 60 minutes of aerobic training done 5x per week for 20 weeks. The most popular form of interval training is HIIT (high-intensity interval training)  where you exercise for a set amount of time and then rest for a set amount of time circuiting through a group of exercise for a set number of rounds. But, the truth is interval training is anything where you work hard for a period of time and then rest for a period . This equals strength training

Defined Fitness will be hosting a Functional Exercise workshop on Saturday June 22^nd, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with sessions starting on the hour. The workshop is free to attend and open to the public. If interested call Defined Fitness at 724-934-2000 for more information and to reserve your spot.

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CALLING ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!
Come and experience the Wexford area's First Functional Training Fitness Center and see for yourself how we are different!
DF is having a Functional Exercise Open House on Saturday June 22nd from 8:00am to 11:00am Workouts start on the hour.
Please call 724-934-2000 to reserve your spot.


WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
Help us support our nations wounded veterans on Independence Day by attending a benefit workout to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project

Thursday July 4th Work out starts at 9:15am

Please call 724-934-2000 to reserve your spot

Free to attend, open to all members and non members
Donations are encouraged and appreciated 
ALL proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project