Here's how you can propel your career as a Functional Training professional through innovation.

You must consider incorporating fitness apps or virtual reality to make workouts more engaging. Use social media to share success stories and connect with clients. By harnessing the power of technology, you can enhance your training programs, track client progress more effectively, and offer personalized experiences that set you apart from others. Then connect with other Functional Training professionals, join fitness forums, and participate in industry conferences. Sharing ideas and experiences can lead to collaborative opportunities and open doors to new training techniques and business strategies. Lastly position yourself as a forward-thinker in the industry who not only follows trends but also creates them.

As functional training professionals, we can leverage AI to become biohackers of movement! Imagine using AI to analyze a client's movement patterns and design personalized workouts that optimize their function and reduce injury risk. We can also utilize AI-powered wearables to provide real-time feedback and track progress more precisely. By harnessing AI, we can transform ourselves from trainers into movement scientists, creating a new era of functional training.

Um neue Technologien anzunehmen, bedarf es zuvor bereits einer stetigen Auseinandersetzung damit. Das bedeutet für Dich, auch wenn nicht jede Technologie es zwingend in Dein Leistungsportfolio bzw. das Deines Unternehmens schaffen muss, solltest Du Dir zumindest den Freiraum geben, neue Technologien auszuprobieren. Nur wenn Du es am eigenen Leib erlebst, kannst Du die Sinnhaftigkeit einer neuen Technologie auch einschätzen. Bedenke dabei aber auch immer die Kundenbrille! Nicht jede kleinste 0,1% Verbesserung, die Du als Profi für Dein Training vielleicht feierst, ist für den durchschnittlichen Kunde wirklich relevant.

The world of functional training is constantly evolving. Stay ahead of the curve by attending workshops, getting certified in new techniques, and keeping up with the latest research. This dedication shows clients you're invested in their success and sets you apart as an innovator in the field.

3 Simple tips to help clients: 1. Change. I always change something about my workouts each and every time I train. I do the same for my clients online and in person. A change can be as simple as high vs low reps, staggered stance or reverse grip. 2. Create well-rounded workouts that include a variety of intensities, angles, and purpose. For example, Vary the intensity of strength training, agility drills and plyometrics. Incorporate band exercises for hip & glute strength. 3. Form. I always stress the importance of proper body alignment, stance & form. This is of the upmost importance to get the most from each exercise and injury prevention.