FITNESS BLOG
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Functional Anatomy Of The Kettlebell Windmill – Wednesday Wisdom
08/13/2018Continuing from last week’s functional anatomy analysis of the kettlebell swing, this week we will look at the functional anatomy of a kettlebell windmill.
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Functional Anatomy of a Two-handed Kettlebell Swing – Wednesday Wisdom
08/06/2018In this series of articles, we will be exploring the functional anatomy of various functional training exercises. In particular, we will review a range of different exercises and their respective movement planes of motion, muscle mechanics, fascial anatomy, exercise variations and injury prevention considerations. To commence with, this week we will look at the functional […]
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High Intensity Interval Training Pt. 4 – Wednesday Wisdom
08/03/2018As previously discussed, high intensity interval training (HIIT) is hard, but not maximal exercise. In fact, a more robust definition of HIIT includes any training program that targets training intensities between 80-100% of peak heart rate. Typically, HIIT programs utilise bursts of activity that last between 1-4 minutes, that are key word “within” the individuals […]
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Sprint Interval Training – Wednesday Wisdom
07/26/2018In this week’s post, we are going to look at an example of a very popular, but not well understood sprint interval program or SIT. Recall, that SIT programs are defined by the level of intensity, the working interval is prescribed, typically this is > 100% of maximal power output or oxygen consumption. This may […]
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HIIT vs SIT – Wednesday Wisdom
07/13/2018Strictly speaking, there are two different types of interval training programs that are likely to be most relevant to you, the functional training practitioner. They are: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Sprint Interval Training (SIT) The first type of interval training (HIIT) you are already familiar with, but how familiar are you with the second type […]
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HIIT For Functional Training – Wednesday Wisdom
07/09/2018Despite its popularity, High intensity interval training or HIIT certainly isn’t new. In fact, HIIT dates back to the 1920’s when pioneer track and field coaches were utilising this form of training with their 200 and 400 meter runners. Later, in the 1960’s a series of seminal experiments by legendary physiology researchers by the likes […]
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- Coach with purpose by building a strong coaching vision, mindset and technique
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- Move with purpose by progressing through the 5 Pillars of Functional Training, which showcase the key functional movements and tools
- Program with purpose by taking a structured but flexible approach to exercise planning and selection in service of their goals
Claim Your Free Copy of the Bestselling «Purpose Driven Movement» eBook and Subscribe to the FTI Weekly Newsletter
- Coach with purpose by building a strong coaching vision, mindset and technique
- Assess with purpose by understanding how to detect, correct and prevent poor movement patterns and injury
- Move with purpose by progressing through the 5 Pillars of Functional Training, which showcase the key functional movements and tools
- Program with purpose by taking a structured but flexible approach to exercise planning and selection in service of their goals
