#1 - Functional Training Explained: Train Movements, Not Muscles

What is functional training… really? In this episode, Mark Broadbent breaks down the truth behind one of the fitness industry’s most misunderstood buzzwords—and why most people are getting it wrong. If your training isn’t improving how you move in real life, it might be holding you back.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Functional training = movement, not exercisesMost gym training builds strength at "exercises"… not in real-life movementsHumans are built to lift, carry, push, pull, rotate—not isolateHeavy barbell work can create stiffness, not better movementRotation and unilateral work are massively undertrainedStrength without movement skill doesn’t transfer to sportTraining should improve coordination, balance, and controlLongevity matters—train in a way you can sustain for lifeBEST MOMENTS:"We don’t want to get strong at exercises—we want to get strong at movement." "Functional training is something that helps you move better in real life." "You’re getting stronger at the exercise, not stronger as a human." "Humans are built to lift and carry, push and pull—not rep out squats." "If you train to be stiff and rigid, you won’t move well." "Strength is useless if you can’t apply it through movement." LINKS:Website: movebetter.clubEmail: [email protected] THE HOST:Mark Broadbent is a health and movement coach with 20+ years in the fitness industry. Host of The Move Better Podcast, he challenges mainstream fitness, helping people train smarter, move better, and live and eat healthier for long-term strength and longevity.