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What is Function? Part 1

Gary Gray
 Gary Gray 

  • Introduction to the “father of function”.
  • The history and birth of “function” in fitness.
  • How is function misinterpreted in the industry?
  • What IS function?
  • Ultimate goal as a fitness professional: To first of all describe function and then be able to determine if something matches that description.
  • The Functional Design Litmus Test for function.
    1.  3-Dimensionality
    2.  Isolated vs. Integrated
    3.  Gravity Orientation
    4.  Bodyweight/Free Weight vs. External Load
    5.  Stabilization – Static vs. Motion
    6.  Subconscious vs. Conscious
    7.  Eccentric & Concentric 8
    8.  Proprioceptively Enhanced vs. Confused
    9.  Pook Bear Test - Charades

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