#56 Functional Training and Beyond - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Functional Training and Beyond’ by the esteemed Adam Sinicki, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following fascinating topics:What is functional training and why do we need it?What is super functional training?Do we gravitate towards types of fitness that are easier to measure?The science of movement and strength The current state of trainingHow to master your bodyHow to relearn how to moveUnusual Tools for Unusual StrengthIf any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ‘Functional Training and Beyond’ awaits your exploration.As a sneak peek into what's on the horizon, next week we will be switching things up a little, focusing more on politics, economics, and corruption. We will be unravelling the pages of ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ by Mattias Desmet, so remember to stay tuned for that enlightening experience.We that you enjoy it!-------------------------00:00:00-Introduction00:00:16-Overview00:04:55-Chapter 1: Welcome to Functional Training00:11:14-Chapter 2: Why we need to go beyond regular training00:17:46-Chapter 3: What is super functional fitness00:17:52-Functional Training Definition00:20:09-Superfunctional training00:22:46-Ability Tree/ ATSP Hierarchy00:28:44-Point (Do we gravitate to forms of fitness that are easier to measure and compare?)00:32:52-Point (Learning how to learn by going to the gym)00:34:23-Chapter 4: The Science of Movement and Strength00:35:05-Muscle Contractions00:39:22-Muscle Fibre types00:42:36-Hypertrophy and Strength Gains00:46:53-The Biphasic Nature of Muscle Growth00:47:50-Chapter 5: The Current State of Training00:48:02-Bodybuilding training00:49:08-Intensity Techniques00:49:55-Benefits of bodybuilding training00:51:35-Powerlifting Training00:55:34-Progressive Overload00:56:15-Chapter 6: The Forgotten History of Techniques of Physical Culture00:57:01-Old Time Strongmen01:02:13-Grip Strength01:04:33-Mind-muscle connection01:10:00-Chapter 7: Kettlebells: A Secret Weapon for Functional Power01:10:37-The Kettlebell Swing01:11:01-Loaded Carries01:12:45-Heavy Clubs01:14:11-Chapter 8: Unusual Tools for Unusual Strength01:15:49-Proprioreception Training 01:17:35-Neck Training01:19:21-Serape Effect01:21:08-Chapter 9: Mastering Your Body01:21:13-Calisthenics01:21:45-Training Stability and Anti-extension movements01:23:51-The Freestanding Handstand01:24:35-Training for Explosive Performance01:26:56-Chapter 10:(Re)learning to Move 01:29:08-Training Movement01:32:42-Animal Flows01:33:35-Point: Training predictable vs unpredictable movements01:40:41-Parkour01:43:20-Chapter 11: The Evolution of Movement01:44:08-Training in Barefeet01:47:59-Training Outdoors01:50:27-Human Mobility01:54:41-Training the Fascia01:57:23-Chapter 12: The Mind-Body Connection01:57:32-Embodied Cognition01:58:49-Training NeuroplasticityIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:Website: https://wisewords.blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblogFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog