Too often the term “functional” is used without considering the critical issues of integrated movement. This program will address the characteristics of human motion and the criteria that make an activity or movement pattern truly “functional.” The second half of this seminar will look at the kinetic chain and explore how you can blend progressive functional training with the traditional model of exercise, and target various regions of the body, through the Science of Tweakology.

This course will delve into the true characteristics of human motion and definitively address the criteria that make an activity or movement pattern functional. Too often fitness professionals use the term “functional” without addressing the issues of integrated movement. Participants will be exposed to the following concepts and learn how they interface with functional integrated movement.

Human motion is an integrated chain relationship that is dependent upon the partnership of adjacent muscle groups to attain optimal function and performance. As an example, for optimal three-dimensional abdominal motions, the calf group must have adequate range of motion to allow the hip to be in proper motion and to ultimately affect the abdominals.

We will address the functional anatomy of the lumbar and thoracic spine and explore useful assessment techniques that can successfully be used to determine the action of the back and its impact upon nearly every movement of the body. Gain an understanding of the expected biomechanical reactions of movement and some of the common compensations exposed by proper implementation of specialized assessment tools. You will view movement from an entirely different perspective and develop a new thought process for program design.

The functional revolution has expanded the mindset of the personal training world. But it has also caused considerable controversy as to the what, how, when and why to use functional training. This series, usually presented in three parts, has been combined into one complete 4-hour InTensive session. Participants will explore the criteria that make a program functional and how to blend traditional exercises with functional movement patterns in order to create a comprehensive training program for all clients. Limited to 24 participants. Additional fee required. See page 12 for more information. CEC: ACE 0.4 NASM CGT 0.4 NASM CPT 0.4 AFAA 3.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.4 NSCA-CPT 0.4 AEA 2

Understanding the interaction of the foot and its relationship to the upper and lower extremities is a critical component to developing a comprehensive training program. This session will demonstrate functional assessment techniques and how the information they provide is applied to enhance foot action for all clients. Note: This is the second of three sessions in the Assessment and Reaction series. Enrolling in all three is recommended, but not required.