368 – The Six Factors of Functional Ability with Tim Ryan – The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 8

Tim Ryan (info @ stronglifetraining.com) is a Master Super Slow instructor and the owner of Strong Life Personal Training in Barrington, Illinois. As well as personal training, Tim offers mentoring, workshops, and seminars for studio owners to help you improve your trainers, upgrade your machines, and deliver better client results — Learn more and contact Tim here.

In this episode, Tim joins me for Part 8 of our HIT Fundamentals Series where he explains the concept of functional training, motor learning, the six factors of functional ability, and much more.

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Listen to Parts 1-7:

• 352 – Tim Ryan – The History and Philosophy of HIT (The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series)
• 354 – Tim Ryan – How to Articulate the Benefits of HIT (The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 2)
• 358 – Tim Ryan – Movement Speed (The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 3)
• 360 – Tim Ryan – The Optimal Window for Time Under Load and Time To Concentric Failure (The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 4)
• 361 – Tim Ryan – How to Determine the Optimal Resistance Level (The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 5) 
• 363 – Tim Ryan – The Assumed vs the Real Objective of Exercise, How to Coach Correct Form, Head and Neck Position, and Breathing (The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 6)
• 366 – Tim Ryan – How to Design Exercise Programs and Manage Progression and Recovery (The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 7)

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Show Notes

• 1:11 – The “functional training” craze 
• 7:10 – Functional ability and motor learning 
• 10:49 – #1 – Muscular Strength
• 15:27 – Physiology of strength training   
• 20:03 – #2 – Cardiovascular Efficiency 
• 24:02 – #3 – Flexibility 
• 34:35 – #4 – Bodily Proportions 
• 42:57 – #5 – Neurological Efficiency 
• 47:05 – #6 – Skill

Selected Links from the Episode

• Strong Life Personal Training
• Nautilus Inc. 
• BOSU Ball
• Swiss Ball
• Cybex
• Nautilus Compound Position Bicep
• Moment Arm Exercise by Bill DeSimone 
• Joint-Friendly Fitness: Your Guide to the Optimal Exercise Program by Bill DeSimone
• Body by Science: A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week by John Little and Doug McGuff
• MedX Machines

People Mentioned

• Bill DeSimone | Podcasts
• Shaquille O’Neal
• Dr. Doug McGuff | Podcasts
• Arthur Jones