Is There Any Non-functional Training? A Conceptual Review
This conceptual review investigates whether functional training (FT) is a different approach from traditional strength, power, flexibility, and endurance (aerobic or cardiorespiratory) training already adopted in the physical training plan of professional, recreational athletes, healthy, and older a...
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| author | Bernardo N. Ide Amanda P. Silvatti Moacir Marocolo Clarcson P. C. Santos Bruno V. C. Silva Dustin J. Oranchuk Gustavo R. Mota |
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| description | This conceptual review investigates whether functional training (FT) is a different approach from traditional strength, power, flexibility, and endurance (aerobic or cardiorespiratory) training already adopted in the physical training plan of professional, recreational athletes, healthy, and older adults. The 20 most recent papers published involving FT were searched in the PubMed/Medline database. Definition, concepts, benefits, and the exercises employed in FT programs were analyzed. The main results were: (a) there is no agreement about a universal definition for FT; (b) FT programs aim at developing the same benefits already induced by traditional training programs; (c) exercises employed are also the same. The inability to define FT makes the differentiation from traditional training programs difficult. Physical training programs can be easily described and classified as strength, power, flexibility, endurance, and the specific exercises employed (e.g., traditional resistance training, ballistic exercises, plyometrics and Olympic-style weightlifting, continuous and high-intensity interval training). This apt description and classification may provide consistent and clear communication between students, coaches, athletes, and sports scientists. Based on the current evidence and to avoid confusion and misconceptions, we recommend that the terms FT, high-intensity FT, and functional fitness training no longer describe any physical training program. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d54d115c7335431587de83879310d67c2022-12-21T16:35:07ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672022-01-01310.3389/fspor.2021.803366803366Is There Any Non-functional Training? A Conceptual ReviewBernardo N. Ide0Amanda P. Silvatti1Moacir Marocolo2Clarcson P. C. Santos3Bruno V. C. Silva4Dustin J. Oranchuk5Gustavo R. Mota6Exercise Science, Health and Human Performance Research Group, Department of Sport Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, BrazilDepartment of Physical Education, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, BrazilPhysiology and Human Performance Research Group, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, BrazilResearch Group on Metabolic Diseases, Physical Exercise and Health Technologies, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, BrazilDepartment of Sport Sciences, University Center of Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, BrazilAcumen Sport and Shoulder Clinic, Calgary, AB, CanadaExercise Science, Health and Human Performance Research Group, Department of Sport Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, BrazilThis conceptual review investigates whether functional training (FT) is a different approach from traditional strength, power, flexibility, and endurance (aerobic or cardiorespiratory) training already adopted in the physical training plan of professional, recreational athletes, healthy, and older adults. The 20 most recent papers published involving FT were searched in the PubMed/Medline database. Definition, concepts, benefits, and the exercises employed in FT programs were analyzed. The main results were: (a) there is no agreement about a universal definition for FT; (b) FT programs aim at developing the same benefits already induced by traditional training programs; (c) exercises employed are also the same. The inability to define FT makes the differentiation from traditional training programs difficult. Physical training programs can be easily described and classified as strength, power, flexibility, endurance, and the specific exercises employed (e.g., traditional resistance training, ballistic exercises, plyometrics and Olympic-style weightlifting, continuous and high-intensity interval training). This apt description and classification may provide consistent and clear communication between students, coaches, athletes, and sports scientists. Based on the current evidence and to avoid confusion and misconceptions, we recommend that the terms FT, high-intensity FT, and functional fitness training no longer describe any physical training program.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.803366/fullcore trainingexercisesflexibilityfitnessperiodization |
| spellingShingle | Bernardo N. Ide Amanda P. Silvatti Moacir Marocolo Clarcson P. C. Santos Bruno V. C. Silva Dustin J. Oranchuk Gustavo R. Mota Is There Any Non-functional Training? A Conceptual Review Frontiers in Sports and Active Living core training exercises flexibility fitness periodization |
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| title_short | Is There Any Non-functional Training? A Conceptual Review |
| title_sort | is there any non functional training a conceptual review |
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