#3 – The Truth About Functional Training Nobody Wants To Admit

In this episode, Mark Broadbent sits down with David Weck to challenge everything you think you know about training. From “core stability” to traditional strength methods, this conversation questions whether modern fitness is actually making people worse. If you care about moving better, performing better, and training with purpose—this is essential listening.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Most training focuses on dysfunction, not real movement“Core stability” may actually reduce real-world performanceBalance is the foundation of force productionThe body is designed to coil, rotate, and flow—not stay rigidWalking mechanics are more important than most workoutsStrength built on poor movement creates long-term problemsReal training should reflect real-life movement demandsEfficiency beats brute force over timeBEST MOMENTS:“You can’t build strength on dysfunction.” “If you can’t take a single step in balance, that cannot be the right foundation.” “We’re training people to be stronger at being helpless.” “It’s just as easy to walk perfectly as it is to walk slightly out of balance.” “There’s not a fast person on earth that runs stiff.” LINKS:Email: [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.