SHSS on Nostr: “Functional Training” is mostly BS in general, but especially in the context of ...
“Functional Training” is mostly BS in general, but especially in the context of sports.
Doing CrossFit is not going to make you better at any sport other than CrossFit. I used CF as an example, but this goes to any “functional training” modality. There is some nuance, of course, but the statement is true.
The only thing that translates to sports is strength and movement-specific improvements in endurance. The most effective and safe way to increase strength is rarely functional training. Athletes should develop the specific skills needed for their sports and get stronger safely and efficiently in the gym. Think MJ doing conventional weightlifting and not LeBron doing all the silly shit he does.
Do “functional training” if you enjoy it, but know it will only make you better at your sport to the extent it makes you stronger.
There are things to be said about injury prevention for injury-prone athletes and recovery from injuries, but even then the logic is kinda sus.
#sport
Doing CrossFit is not going to make you better at any sport other than CrossFit. I used CF as an example, but this goes to any “functional training” modality. There is some nuance, of course, but the statement is true.
The only thing that translates to sports is strength and movement-specific improvements in endurance. The most effective and safe way to increase strength is rarely functional training. Athletes should develop the specific skills needed for their sports and get stronger safely and efficiently in the gym. Think MJ doing conventional weightlifting and not LeBron doing all the silly shit he does.
Do “functional training” if you enjoy it, but know it will only make you better at your sport to the extent it makes you stronger.
There are things to be said about injury prevention for injury-prone athletes and recovery from injuries, but even then the logic is kinda sus.
#sport