Ron Jones: Functional Training

Even the White House is doing Functional Training!

What is Functional Training?

Anatomical Position

Planes of Motion

Functional Training Handouts: (PDF only)

1. Introduction & Balance Assessment

2. Balance Training & Progressions

3. CORE Muscles: Strength & Endurance

4. Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises

5. Stability Balls

Functional Training Exercise Photos

• CORE Exercise Photos

• CORE, Joint Mobility, Body Weight Exercise Photos

• Stability Ball Photos: Basic Positions

• Stability Ball Photos: Exercises

Functional Training Seminars/Websites/References: *Highly Recommended!

• Gray Cook (FunctionalMovement.Com)

• Vern Gambetta (Homepage)*

• Juan Carlos Santana (Homepage)*

• Michael Boyle (Homepage)

CORE Performance by Mark Verstegen (A must buy book for learning about functional exercises!)*

Functional Training Equipment:

• Low Budget Basics-How to Get Started

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*Note: The exercises in these handouts are intended for normal healthy individuals.  If you have an injury, or abnormal pain is present, see your physician or a certified physical therapist before continuing your exercises. 

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(Updated 11.23.07)

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