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#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?

November 30, 2023 Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?
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Fit Body, Happy Joints ®
#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?
Nov 30, 2023
Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Do you HAVE to squat and deadlift to maintain your functional strength throughout your life?  Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon discuss misconceptions about choosing "functional" exercises.

Study referenced

0:00: Introduction
1:10: What is “functional fitness”?
4:33: Are other exercises not helping with function?
9:50: How muscles are loaded
10:45: Sport-specific training
15:44: Summary

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Show Notes

Do you HAVE to squat and deadlift to maintain your functional strength throughout your life?  Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon discuss misconceptions about choosing "functional" exercises.

Study referenced

0:00: Introduction
1:10: What is “functional fitness”?
4:33: Are other exercises not helping with function?
9:50: How muscles are loaded
10:45: Sport-specific training
15:44: Summary

14-day free trial
Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram
Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram