Functional training is any type of exercise that has a direct relationship to the activities you perform in your daily life. 

It’s training that supports your day-to-day activities, whether that’s carrying your children, lifting groceries, climbing stairs, or getting up off the floor with ease. Functional training builds strength, stability, and mobility by mimicking real-life movement patterns.

This is why our sessions focus on foundational movements like:

🔹 Squat Movement Pattern
What it looks like in real life:

• Sitting down and standing up from a chair

• Picking up your toddler from the floor

• Getting in and out of the car

Why we train it:
Squats build lower-body strength, improve hip and knee mobility, and teach you how to get up and down with good form—reducing strain on your joints.

🔹 Deadlift (Hinge) Movement Pattern
What it looks like in real life:

• Lifting laundry baskets or grocery bags

• Moving furniture or picking something up off the ground

• Gardening or cleaning up around the house

Why we train it:
Deadlifts strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, helping protect your spine and reduce the risk of injury when bending or lifting.

🔹 Pushes and Pulls
What it looks like in real life:

• Pushing a pram or heavy door

• Pulling a suitcase (holidays yey!)

• Reaching and lifting objects overhead

Why we train it:
These movements strengthen your chest, shoulders, and upper back, which improves posture, shoulder stability, and everyday upper-body function.

🔹 Carries & Rotations
What it looks like in real life:

• Carrying a child on one hip or shopping bags in each hand

• Twisting to reach behind you or pass something sideways

Why we train it:
These dynamic movements improve your core strength, balance, and coordination, which are crucial for moving safely and efficiently in everyday tasks.

We like to train in ways that reflect how your body moves in real life. This approach isn’t just for athletes, it’s for active young & older adults, busy mums, and anyone wanting to feel strong, capable, and injury-free.