Functional training isn’t about balancing on BOSU balls or mimicking sport-specific movements. At Strong Parent Collective, we define functional training as fitness that enhances your physical capacity and longevity — both inside and outside of the gym.

In this video, I’ll walk you through what that really means, and break down the three foundational pillars we use to guide every phase of training:

1. Optimal Biomechanics

We teach joint positions and muscle activations that protect your body and improve performance — especially in high-risk environments like the gym.

• Biomechanics Hierarchy: Spine → Legs → Shoulders

• When your spine is stable, your hips and shoulders can produce strength safely and efficiently

2. Movement Patterns

We don’t train muscles in isolation — we train the patterns your body relies on every day:

• Double leg stance (squatting, hinging)

• Single leg stance (lunging, step-ups, SL hinges)

• Push / Pull (horizontal & vertical)

• Rotation

• Gait (carries, walking, running)

3. Variable Stimulus

To build a resilient, capable body, we layer different training demands over time.
This includes:

• Strength

• Power

• Conditioning

• Balance

• Mobility

By training smart with these three pillars, you’ll move better, get stronger, and stay pain-free — not just for your workouts, but for life.