The workout that ensures 30-year-olds “good old age”

After all, what is the best type of exercise you can do to be healthy…for life? Opinions certainly differ and preferences change with the trends of the time. Lately there has been talk about such a trend and specifically about its role functional training (functional training) in their twenties and thirties and what it can offer over time.

In fact, as Sinead Roberts, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at the University of Westminster points out in her article in The Conversation, there are many exercises that could follow this logic. Because what counts is the result of the exercise, i.e. if it leads to greater strengthening, then this can be considered part of functional training.

So focusing on the result, it is difficult not to find some exercise that does not help the functionality of the body. Therefore, by doing weights you strengthen the body, by cycling or running you improve the function of the heart and with pilates and yoga you improve flexibility and balance. However, the improvement of all forms of physical movement is the reason why functional training is considered the best exercise. Enhancing overall fitness ensures greater physical independence into old age.

What are the benefits?

Although the research evidence is still limited, we could determine the benefits of this particular exercise program by looking at the effect that combining different types of exercise can have compared to simply performing the exercises.

For example, strength training contributes to muscle and bone resilience, contributing positively to functional capacity. On the other hand, aerobic exercise strengthens your heart and lungs, making you more resistant to disease. Each one offers different benefits, but in combination these benefits multiply. Therefore, it is considered important to include this variety in your weekly exercise program. This is one reason why functional training workouts that incorporate both can be particularly beneficial.

Another way you can develop strength, agility, balance and other aspects of functional form of exercise is by combining different sports and exercises. For example, you might choose running and strength training a few days a week.

So, while functional training exercise programs are one way to build strength along with other physical skills in your training, it’s not the only one. Incorporating several different types of exercise into your regular workout routine can also help you achieve the benefits of functional fitness. After all, the biggest changes in health and fitness usually come from consistent exercise. Therefore, if you find a type of exercise that pleases you, you are more likely to reap greater benefits.