Functional Training:

·         "Movements or exercises that improve one's ability to complete their activities of daily living (ADLs) with greater efficiency and effectiveness."

·         "Integrated, multi-planar movements that involve joint acceleration, stabilization, and deceleration, with the intent of improving movement ability, core strength, and neuromuscular efficiency."

·         "Capable of operating or functioning, or capable of serving the purpose for which it was intended."  Webster's Encyclopedia (2nd edition - 1996)