functional training
nounUK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
Exercise that helps you do everyday things like lifting, carrying, and climbing more easily.
She does functional training at the gym so she can carry her groceries without getting tired.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A style of fitness coaching that focuses on movements used in real life rather than on single muscles.
The coach built a functional training plan around squats, lunges, and carries.
3. Training for a job or task that matches exactly what the work requires.
New staff get functional training on the machines they will actually use.
4. In sports science, exercise that trains several body parts together to improve daily performance.
Functional training for older adults can lower the risk of falls.