1157: Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss seven reasons why adding functional training can improve fat loss and muscle gain.

1157: Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle

• Why it is SO important to look deeper into a study. (2:41)
• How the term functional has become bastardized. (11:55)
• Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle: The carryover, benefits & MORE. (18:40)
• • #1 – The emphasis on mobility. (19:56)
  • #2 - Utilizes different planes of motion. (30:14)
  • #3 – The importance of novelty to get your body to respond. (36:00)
  • #4 – The carryover value of using unconventional tools in your routine. (41:14)
  • #5 – A focus on performance over aesthetics. (46:49)
  • #6 – Employing all three contractions muscles make. (53:15)
  • #7 – Increasing your body’s total work capacity. (58:00)

People Mentioned

• Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo)  Instagram
• Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science)  Instagram
• Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink)  Instagram

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