Functional Fitness - is it just trendy?

Functional fitness means "building a body capable of doing real-life activities in real-life positions, not just lifting a certain amount of weight in an idealized posture created by a gym machine." In Functional Fitness the muscles learn how to work together in harmony instead of being all aloof and separated from each other - this is how the body works in real life. Instead of using huge cumbersome weight machines designed to isolate muscles, functional fitness uses simple equipment like medicine balls, sandbags, plyo boxes, cables, or kettlebells. Or better yet, you can use nothing but your own body weight, with exercises like push ups, pull-ups and handstands. Training involves the continued practice of perfecting these movement skills and produces strong and highly skilled athletes.

However, most importantly functional training methods are diverse, interesting and great fun, a far cry from the boredom associated with machine and isolation training. All this makes this 'Trendy' fitness method hotter than anything I've seen in over 30 years of training.

My experience of the Monkey Bar Gym

• Running
  


• Jumping
  


• Crawling
  


• Climbing

Eischens yoga restoration to rid the body of injuries and pains; Skill training to develop high skilled and strong individuals; Plant based nutrition to feel light and energised. The training I recieved was incredible and light years ahead of the current 'Fitness matrix'. Not only will it benefit my life, but my family and client's lives too.

Best salad ever!

This is absolutely the best salad that I've ever had - even my 14 year old and 12 year old boys ate the whole lot!

Full of nutrition: strong plants & fruit, and perfect assistance for your fitness - remember 70% of your health is done in the kitchen. Don't kid yourself that you can eat junk, train hard and you'll still be fit.

Black Bean, Corriander and Apricot Salad

• 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup each of: chopped apricots, pure mango juice and chopped fresh corriander
• 1/4 cup each of: diced carrots and cashew nuts
• Chopped spring onions x 4
• Garlic cloves x 2 - crushed
• 2 tablespoons each of: olive oil and freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 tablespoon each of: Soy sauce and grated fresh ginger
• Season to taste

Add last: 4 cups of chopped baby spinach or fresh lettuce

1. Mix all the ingredients (except the spinach) together well in a large bowl, cover bowl and place in fridge over night to marinade.

2. Bring to room temperature and add toss with spinach - serve and savour!

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• MORE ENERGY AND VITALITY


• INCREASE YOUR BODY AWARENESS AND SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT


• KEEP YOUR BODY STRONG, FIT AND BALANCED AS YOU GET OLDER
  

My training will involve anything from using kettlebells and medicine balls to literally beating a tractor tyre with a sledgehammer, which is great fun - especially after a day’s work!

My training is about strengthening the spirit through strengthening the body. I promise you'll love it and so will your body.