What do you do if you're an executive seeking to boost creativity through functional training?

1. Identify specific goals for enhancing creativity within the organization. 2. Design training programs that incorporate techniques like brainstorming, design thinking, and lateral thinking. 3. Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration to stimulate diverse perspectives. 4. Provide tools and resources for creative problem-solving and innovation. 5. Foster a supportive environment that values experimentation and risk-taking. 6. Measure and celebrate creative achievements to reinforce a culture of innovation.

As a physical therapist, I’m here to tell you that functional training isn’t just about getting those gains or prepping for your next marathon. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of workouts – it’s got a tool for every task! Imagine this: You’re reaching for that report on the top shelf, and thanks to those squats, you’re not just lifting with your legs, but your brain’s getting a bicep curl too! Functional training is the secret sauce to not only keep your muscles in harmony but also to tune up that brain of yours.

From a physical therapy standpoint, integrating functional training activities like yoga and dance can be highly beneficial for enhancing creativity. These exercises not only improve balance coordination spatial awareness but also promote neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to form new neural connections). I personally believe you need to mix up routines to allow different pathways, and I also think adding motions and activities that are creative and fun will reduce boring exercises and ultimately a sustainable lifestyle...because most people don't stick with stuff that is boring...it just sucks. Just my opinion though -Ry

Group functional training can be a powerful tool for fostering creativity and collaboration within an executive team. These enhance physical health and possibly build communication and trust... However, in my opinion I think it's important to maintain professional boundaries and ensure that all team members are comfortable with these activities...the workplace is weird these days and exercise at work may not always be recognized as team building for creativity...be cautious with implementation and be sure to get waivers...haha

This is just like physical therapy with Re-evaluation, progress notes and keeping on the path to a successful rehabilitation. You need to have set goals and metrics to measure them...then a periodic check in to see where you are.. otherwise it's just random garbage and you never know if it was successful... Functional training needs to have a systematic approach and set parameters to follow. With each success a new PR to obtain, and with each failure, an assessment of why and how to overcome the problems... Otherwise it's not scientific and ends up a lame buzz word you boast about at the water cooler...just my thoughts. -Ry

Functional Training (FT) integrated as a part of a complete program of Purposeful Longevity®️ produces an employee army that is healthier, more focused, more adaptive with fewer lost days and the ability to produce more and better during the work day. The earlier FT is introduced and maintained, the better the person and the workforce