OVERVIEW
Why Functional Strength & Conditioning?
A functional strength and conditioning workout generally incorporates some exercises that involve compound movements which activate several muscles at once. This demands a coordinated effort from muscles and joints to provide the desired functional movement. Additionally, incorporating more muscles at once increases the oxygen demand and therefore requires more from your cardiovascular system.
There is a direct transfer from a functional strength and conditioning workout approach to what you do outside of the gym. The benefit of this approach is that consistent training prepares you for daily life as well as any athletic pursuits.
YOUR TRAINER
Brent Bishop
Brent Bishop is a national on-air fitness expert, celebrity trainer, published author, influencer and fitness expert on CityTV’s daytime lifestyle show, Cityline. With over 25 years in the fitness industry, Bishop dedicates himself to inspiring the active lifestyle through fitness, adventure and media.
He has notable fitness career highlights working with Olympians, high-level athletes and various film and television personalities. Whether it’s hiking the Andes in Peru, leading a group on a snowshoeing expedition or planning his next eco-adventure race, Bishop dedicates his time and energy to inspire the active lifestyle through fitness, adventure and media.
THE WORKOUT
Included below are 8 exercises, 4 of which use the EQualizer or an option using bodyweight. The other 4 use the HIIT System or the option of dumbbells or bodyweight.
Utilize some of these exercises to add to your existing routine or complete all 8 exercises in a row as a circuit with minimal rest in between exercises (choosing one option of each exercise).
Aim for 15 reps of each exercise and complete 3-4 rounds of the circuit.
THE PRODUCT
Lebert EQualizers are the most stable bars without sacrificing the benefits of instability. With over 100 body-weight strength exercises for the beginner to the advanced, this high-quality functional fitness dip stand station with stabilizing challenger bars is perfect for full body bodyweight resistance exercises such as dips, push and pull ups, l-sits, knee and leg raises, stretches and more.
LEBERT EQUALIZER TOTAL BODY STRENGTHENER
MORE WORKOUTS
Try the other workouts in our Fitness Fundamentals for Beginners 1
Bodyweight Exercise
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Bodyweight Exercise
Reach your goals in a minimalist style. Using solely your bodyweight build resistance for progressive exercises.
