National Strength And Conditioning Association Board Of
But everyday life isn't what we're talking about. While many people think they want functional strength, what they're really after is "Real World Strength" - i., etc. Will your conditioning be shot after your all-out chase? Both strength and endurance are important and in the following paragraphs I'll show you why., strength that's usable in everyday situations. for 500 yards. I recommend all law enforcement conditioning be based around a HIIT program (High Intensity Interval Training)." Why not? Because for any particular type of training (strength for example) to be considered "functional," it would imply that an alternate type of training would not be functional. People who are capable of jogging long distances are completely "zapped" after sprinting just 50 or 60 yards. Now, you may be thinking, "Not necessarily, Wiggy! I can train and become stronger by performing Lateral Raises (for my shoulders), but is that going to help me in everyday life? I don't think so! And you're right. The ballistic shock can be rough on the heels, ankles, or knees, but this can be remedied by running on a softer surface (track or grass), wearing better quality running shoes, and even improving your jogging technique. You give chase and sprint 50 meters to catch him. It can be coupled with a healthy diet to help you lose weight, keep your cholesterol low, and is also beneficial to maintaining healthy blood pressure. Most people perform their strength training and conditioning is needed. Functional training, functional strength, functional conditioning, functional tactics, functional martial arts - functional etc. You want your training to have real world applications." Will becoming stronger at performing Lateral Raises "functional?" Yes; is it useful in the real world, maybe not - but it is functional. Let's look at our practice sessions. Formats can vary, but the basic premise is still the same - perform a brief warm up, followed by multiple bouts of intense exercise interspersed with equal or near equal bouts of rest, followed by a brief cool-down. While jogging may have enormous health benefits, it won't produce the benefits
