Master Functional Trainer Certification - Online Course
How To Successfully Grow Your Fitness Coaching Business with The Master Functional Trainer Certification
Revealing FTI’s Adaptive Functional Training System – One Of The World’s Most Comprehensive Programs On Functional Training
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Revealing FTI’s Adaptive Functional Training System –
One Of The World’s Most Comprehensive Programs On Functional Training
It’s Coach Tarek,
If you’d like to master the functional training methods that give you confidence to assess, program, and coach your clients… and ultimately build a successful business…
… then here’s how over 1,000+ personal trainers and fitness professionals have done it with FTI (and continue to)… and why you can do the same.
Because with the right systems, instructors, and application – I believe almost any trainer or fitness professional can become a highly skilled master of functional training and movement sooner than you think.
Our FIT-STORY
Launched the first kettlebell level 1 course in Sydney
Developed more functional courses including the battling ropes course
The Master Functional Trainer program is developed as a system of functional movement
FTI launches globally starting in Thailand.
FTI collaborated with Rehab Trainer to produce the first blended functional training and rehab program called Rehab Fx
The Movement Restoration coach program is launched with Rehab Trainer
FTI develop their learning management system to offer online education
Purpose driven movement is published, becoming a best-seller
FTI collaborated with The Coaching Room to create a framework and program called Mental Skills Training.
FTI continues to be a world leader in health, fitness and wellness education having graduated over 15,000 coaches worldwide and delivering face-to-face education in over 15 countries
Adaptive Functional Training System
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Introducing: The Master Functional Trainer
The Master Functional Trainer (MFT) is our flagship certification which gives you the Adaptive Functional Training System.
It’s one of the world’s most comprehensive functional fitness certifications in the world, with over 100+ hours of content by certified FTI course educators.
So we can give you the tools and knowledge you need to master this system of functional movement.
It’s an online self-paced course which can take anywhere from 4-12 months to complete, depending how much time you dedicate each week.
Whether it’s 2 hours a week and you complete it in 12 months, or 5 hours a week and you complete within 5 months.
It’s broken down into small chunks so you can work your way through it without feeling overwhelmed.
You also receive the MFT Study Guide (along with a tutorial video) roadmap.
So you can remain on track, week-by-week, making the course manageable as you progress.
To complete MFT, you’ll go through a unique 3-Stage Process (revealed in a moment).
USPs
- Operating since 2009
- Taught over 300+ virgin active Trainers
- Trained over 15,000+ coaches worldwide
- Worked with some of the biggest brands including Fitness First, Virgin Active.
Stand Out From The Crowd As a Trusted Expert
The MFT Certification comes with 6 globally accredited certifications.
A reminder of your dedication to mastering functional training and movement with a unique skill set that allows you to stand out from the crowd
You’ll walk away with:
Suspended Fitness
Functional Trainer
of Mobility
The Master Functional Trainer is Accredited By International Organisations
Check out what a few students had to say
Jacquelynne Tan
Fiona Keable
“MFT has given me a skill set that sets me apart from other coaches to empower and educate our tribe to move more efficiently and get maximum results to train for life. We have everyone from post-injury and ages clients to sports conditioning and they can all train under this system.”
Leanne Coffey
“The MFT Program has increased my knowledge and confidence in understanding functional training concepts. Rather than overwhelm me with a lot of new information, it has actually simplified things into a usable system that I have started using straight away. I can’t think of another training course I have done that has been as effective for me.”
Shaun d'Andrea
“The MFT Program has increased my knowledge and confidence in understanding functional training concepts. Rather than overwhelm me with a lot of new information, it has actually simplified things into a usable system that I have started using straight away. I can’t think of another training course I have done that has been as effective for me.”
Terri Batsakis
David Okeby
3-STAGE Process
Theoretical Foundations Pathway
Functional Anatomy
- The importance of myofascial lines, including: superficial front and back line, spiral line and lateral line
- How to develop a list of functional exercises which target superficial front and back line, spiral line, and lateral line
- Understand the joint by joint approach as it relates to joint function, mobility, and stability
were learning the myofascial lines and movement patterns and working
with the power bag, the only piece of equipment I had never used before.”
Functional Assessments
- The differences between static and dynamic posture and how muscle imbalance affects them
- How to assess your clients statical posture using the New York Postural Profile in the goXpro app
- Screening procedures in dynamic postures of your client using… single leg squat, hip hinge, push and pull assessments
- How well your client holds their posture
- How well your client moves
- Discover their goals and how to set sensible benchmarks
- How to create a unique functional programming system for your clients
- And much more…
5 Pillars Of Adaptive Functional Training Systems
Functional Mobility
Pillar 1 - Restore Function & Movement
- How to restore mobility
- The different tools you can use such as myofascial release (coach and self-guided)
- Different types of functional stretching and joint rolling and the theory behind it so you understand the purpose
- How to apply mechanical pressure to loosen knots which harm your clients movement
- How to use muscle activations to get your clients to move more freely
- How to use "iso-integration" developed by FTI Coach Ulrik Larsen to activate muscles in your clients
- 3 kinds of stretching and when to use them with your clients
- And much more…
Suspended Fitness
Pillar 2 - Develop Proper Movement Patterns
- The 4 key principles of suspended fitness and how it opens the door to over 300 different exercises you can introduce to your clients which add variety so they never get bored
- How to progress and regress suspended fitness exercises so you always find the right amount of resistance needed for your client to begin noticing benefits
- How to correctly and safely set up your suspension equipment to make training your clients a breeze
- Understand the underlying techniques and how to perform and teach these key suspended fitness movements: Lunge, Press, Pull Squat, and Plank
- Discover complimentary tools used by experts which work perfectly with suspended fitness
- And much more…
Functional Bags
Pillar 3 - Load Client's Foundations
- How to progress and regress functional bag exercises so you always find the right amount of resistance needed for your client to notice almost immediate benefits
- How to incorporate partner training with functional bags to create engaging and fun sessions… so your clients never get bored
- Why understanding the "sling system" is crucial not only to functional bags, but functional movement as a whole
- How to mimic BJJ, rugby, and rock climbers’ grip to create more strength and function in your hands
- How to use the functional bag to create a variety of press variations that safely work for your clients
- The 3 simple ways to incorporate power movements with your functional bags… plus methods of progression and regression for your clients
- Little-known ways to perform deadlift progressions for clients who can't perform deadlifts
- Discover the specific exercises to use on the 3 planes of motion so you possess variety in your toolbox and keep your clients interested
- And much more…
Kettlebells
Pillar 4 - Build Strength & Power
- 4 key foundational lifts and why other lifts spring from this foundation
- Supplementary lifts which support the 4 key lifts… allowing you to choose from a variety of exercises from your toolbox
- A system of kettlebell programming… so you confidently create effective and safe programs for your clients that build their strength and power and stay injury-free
- How to use the kettlebells to create a variety of press, row, squat, lunge variations
- And much more…
kettlebells have become a large part of my own personal exercise regime…
…and play a large part in the programming I use for clientele.
Kettlebells are versatile, easy to transport, fluid and promote functional movement
which help create great results, FAST!”
Battling Ropes
Pillar 5 - Integrate Complex Functional Patterns
- How to challenge your clients in a variety of different movement patterns through all planes of motion
- What velocity training is in relation to battling ropes, and how it helps you and your clients easily train with battling ropes
- How to explain safety cues when using battling ropes… so you avoid injuring your client and risk losing them forever
- Develop client grip strength through our “strongman series”
- How to use partner based training drills so you increase motivation and engagement with your clients
- How to progress and regress clients so you choose the right exercises avoiding risk of injury
- How to select exercises for all 3 planes of motion so your clients avoid injury and reach their goals faster
- And much more…
Master Functional Trainer course, and as part of that,
have now completed by Battling Ropes Fundamentals course through them.
Once again, their training methods are exceptional.”
How To Apply The 5 Pillars - Final 2 Modules
Functional Programming
- How to screen and assess your client so you train them safely
- Simple ways to setting goals and benchmarks for their ability level so they avoid injury and enjoy their sessions
- How to create a long term exercise plan which keeps your client showing up to your sessions consistently
- How to select a program format that aligns with your clients training status
- How to plan the weekly schedule to keep your clients on track of reaching the benchmarks and goals you set
- How to select the correct type of exercise so your client avoids injury
- Easily create and organise functional training programs in goXpro
- And much more…
Coaching And Mindset
- How to use a simple tool developed by clinical psychologists in the 1980s which can transform you into a master communicator… so you can consistently coach your clients to success
- A simple method to get your clients to prioritise their fitness so they consistently reach their goals… and you retain them longer
- How to "embody and transfer' your functional knowledge so your clients don't ignore your advice through lack of understanding… and eventually leave you
- How to make your sessions more fun, engaging, and effective by using comedy, anecdotes, and analogy… so your clients understand what you're saying and why you’re saying it
- And much more…
Interactive Practical Application
MFT Assessment Pathway
Program Mastery
Coaching Mastery
Movement Mastery
Meet Your Tribe
Also, you gain access to a private FTI Tribe FB group with over 1,000+ members – Exclusively for MFT trainers and fitness professionals.
You can network with your peers and FTI coaches and create life-long connections
with like-minded people that enrich your personal and business life.
Here’s what MFT student Jacquelynne Tan said about the FTI Tribe,
“Shoutout to the passionate FTI instructors for their passionate sharing friendliness, and warmth – which makes a big difference in an online learning process.
Overall such a pleasant online learning experience with – FTI… and bonus is my new virtual FTI Tribe community!”
In addition to enrolling in MFT, you’ll also get…
BONUS #1
BONUS #2
BONUS #3
BONUS #2
BONUS #1
Sales & Service Systems (SSS) Coaching: 90-Minute Webinar +
90-Minute Business Implementation Call (valued at $725)
The Sales & Service Systems (SSS) Coaching consists of TWO 90-minute one-on-one webinars with an FTI coach.
You’ll discover how to prospect and how to lead your prospect through a journey of overcoming their barriers, pains, disappointments, limiting beliefs until they’re a happy client.
We go deeper into understanding what your prospect or client wants and needs.
So you’re best positioned to help clients achieve their dream outcome.
And the purpose of these TWO one-to-one calls is to teach you SSS so you can quickly begin to apply your technical knowledge as an expert.
The FTI coach has observed and spoken to thousands of coaches…
…discovering what works and what doesn’t when it comes to attracting and converting new clients.
This process has been systemised in SSS.
Here’s what each call consists of…
The 90-Minute Webinar Call
90-Minute Business Implementation Call
This is where the FTI coach works with you to implement everything you learned about SSS in the first call.
We assess your business, break down your mission, values, audience, the pain points of your audience, their problems and their solutions.
You’ll then walk away with a tailored plan to put the whole system to work so you can become a successful business operator with a robust organic ecosystem.
BONUS #2
The Kettlebell Bodyweight Programming System
(valued at $197)
The purpose of this 8-week beginner programming system is to provide a realistic structure in which your client sticks to a plan based on their needs and goals.
It’s a flexible system that can be used on a diverse range of clients.
It installs a habit of sticking with and gaining the positive results of regular exercising under your guidance.
BONUS #3
FREE eBook of best-selling
Purpose Driven Movement
(valued at $10)
My best-selling book shows you my philosophy and system around functional training and movement.
You’ll discover everything from assessing, coaching, programming, and moving with purpose.
My Personal Guanrantee
You’re also protected by my 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
All I ask is you give MFT an honest go by completing stage 1 and submitting the
quiz on each module within 90 days of enrolling.
I’m so confident you’ll begin seeing benefits in how you approach and work with clients within 90 days, I’m willing to shoulder the risk.
If you aren’t completely convinced and feel you haven’t received the value I’ve promised, you can get 100% of your money back.
What’s The Investment
It’s taken over 15 years to master functional movement and develop the Adaptive Functional Training System.
You now have the opportunity to learn this system in a tiny fraction of the time — avoiding the trial and error that goes with it — and begin putting the system to use with your clients immediately.
And with MFT being one of the world’s most comprehensive courses, I’ve decided on an investment that’s within reach of anyone wanting to achieve mastery of functional movement.
So your investment is only $1750 USD
$1750 USD
You have an option of a flexible payment plan of You have an option of a flexible payment plan of 12 monthly installments of $145.83 or 10% off ($1575 USD) if you pay in full upfront
A small price to pay for being handed the systems you learn over 4-12 months which can help you become a respected expert and master of functional training.
Not to mention the beginnings of a thriving coaching business because…
you’ll retain clients for longer and those same clients refer you to their friends and family
The Adaptive Functional Training System is ready to be handed to you. The choice is yours.
FAQs
It’s our flagship certification which gives you the proven, evidence-based Adaptive Functional Training System being used by over 1,000+ trainers and fitness professionals.
It’s designed to turn you into a master in functional training who can confidently assess, program, and coach your clients safely and effectively – the foundations of a thriving coaching business/career driven by retention and referrals.
MFT is an online course, however, if you interested in bespoke corporate training for your team for a competitive price, get in touch by clicking here.
You’ll receive 48 CEC points to count towards your professional development and 6 globally accredited certifications once you complete MFT.
No. MFT is a reliable, repeatable system of assessing, programming, and coaching clients any fitness professional can benefit from.
You can dedicate as little as 2 hours a week and complete within 12 months, or 5 hours a week complete within 5 months.
Standard personal training courses tend to teach you the basics to get started.
We don’t just show you basic theory.
MFT gives you an in-depth way of approaching your clients.
Deepening your knowledge on how the body works and how to help your clients move functionally.
You can expect benefits before you complete the course.
Within 3 months of completing stage 1, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of functional movement which shape shifts the way you approach and train your clients.
But from the first couple of modules you’ll likely notice immediate benefits in the way you train and assess your clients.
Read this before investing in MFT.
If you’re a personal trainer, coach, or therapist (massage, chiro, yoga, Pilates etc…), new to the industry and you’re hungry for knowledge on functional movement, MFT is for you.
If you’re already studying, or you think there’s nothing more to learn, then MFT isn’t for you.
You have an option of a flexible payment plan of 12 monthly installments of $146 OR $350 OFF ($1400) if you pay in full.
You’re also protected by my 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
I’m so confident you’ll begin seeing benefits in how you approach and work with clients within 90 days, I’m willing to shoulder the risk.
All I ask is you give MFT an honest go by completing stage 1 and submitting the quiz on each module within 90 days of enrolling.
If you aren’t completely convinced and feel you haven’t received the value I’ve promised, you can get 100% of your money back.
Yes. Click on the chat function on the bottom right of this page and let the FTI coach know you’re interested in MFT.
Or, click “Book Your FREE Coaching Call” to organise a time to chat to an FTI coach.





