Functional Movement 101

Functional movement deals with the basic movements our bodies are built to make based on the biomechanics of the human body, and how engaging with them correctly can optimize our fitness and/or performance in sport. This can help prevent injury and premature deterioration of the body. A knowledge of functional movement helps us return to our most primitive selves in order to ensure the progress of our physicality! By revisiting the natural developmental principles, pioneers in the physio and mobility industry (like Gray Cook in the link below) force us to rethink motor learning, exercise, and modern conditioning practices. All of this is geared at ensuring a client’s body is moving in the most beneficial way possible before embarking on a program of strength or fitness training which could ultimately cause them more damage if correct movement was not ensured beforehand.