EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 37 MIN
#35 - What Functional Training Really Means for Athlete Moms: Training for Life, Not Just Looks
from The Athlete Mom Project | Pregnancy Workouts, Postpartum Exercises, Meal Plans, Diastasis Recti, Back Pain, and Mindset Tips · host Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate
Functional training” has become a buzzword in fitness—but do you actually know what it means? . . In this episode, we break down what true functional training is (hint: it’s not about doing squats on a BOSU ball). I’ll walk you through what it looks like for endurance athletes, why lifting heavy is essential for long-term performance, and how your training should reflect the life you want to live—not just the body you want to sculpt. . . We’ll talk: Why strength training supports runners, not slows them down The difference between flexibility and mobility (and why you feel tight) How to train for recovery, not just output What “functional” looks like in different seasons of life and training How to auto-regulate and prevent injury before it happens . . If you’re an athlete, mom, or anyone who wants to be capable in their body for life—this one’s for you. . . Learn More About the Hut Trip Here: San Juan Mountains Hut Trip . . 🗓️ September 23–25 📍 Silverton, Colorado - San Juan Mountains . . Over two nights we’ll move our bodies, hike to alpine lakes, eat nourish meals, share stories over campfires and reconnect with our bodies — surrounded by alpine peaks at 10,000 feet, yummy food, and even better conversation. . . 🛏️ Full Retreat: $900→ Includes lodging, 2 days of meals, all resources, coaching app access with workouts and nutrition support (optional), and all workshops! ***BONUS OFFER: Come with a friend as a (2 for 1). Bring a buddy and you both can come for $900 total*** - DM me @withchanyoucan and say "BUDDY" and I'll hook you up. PAYMENT PLANS are available as low as $56 per month 🫶🏻 💥 12-week training plan included 💥 Expert-led workshops 💥 All meals + lodging included in the price . . 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack 👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project Course Training that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life. 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram 👉 [@withchanyoucan]
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Functional training” has become a buzzword in fitness—but do you actually know what it means? . . In this episode, we break down what true functional training is (hint: it’s not about doing squats on a BOSU ball). I’ll walk you through what it looks like for endurance athletes, why lifting heavy is essential for long-term performance, and how your training should reflect the life you want to live—not just the body you want to sculpt. . . We’ll talk: Why strength training supports runners, not slows them down The difference between flexibility and mobility (and why you feel tight) How to train for recovery, not just output What “functional” looks like in different seasons of life and training How to auto-regulate and prevent injury before it happens . . If you’re an athlete, mom, or anyone who wants to be capable in their body for life—this one’s for you.
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