Strength & Functional training

Strength & Functional training

2 Seasons

Developing strength in our muscles will help us remain injury free through life. It will also ensure that we have efficient movement pathways that protect our skeletal structure. Practice with videos in this series regularly to see the maximum benefit.

Strength & Functional training
  • Basic legs and core (level 1)

    Episode 1

    This video is perfect for beginners to understand what muscles constitute their core. It's also a great routine to do before a DWM class. Beginners who have not previously exercised much should feel comfortable following this at their own pace.

  • Legs: Lunges and squats (level 1)

    Episode 2

    Please warm up before beginning this routine, and make sure to go slowly if you need to.

  • Lunges & Core (level 1)

    Episode 3

    Please warm up before beginning this routine, and make sure to go slowly if you need to.

    Lunges, sumo squats and some core work to get your blood flowing and legs working.

  • Core, obliques and crunches (level 2)

    Episode 4

    This video works specifically on the core muscles. The routine is something that you can add to your daily movement activity either after a short warm-up or at the very end of a routine. It is recommended for those who have been moving and working on functional strength for a while.

  • Glute strength and Core (level 2)

    Episode 5

    This is a great routine to gain stability and balance in functional work. The sequence is ideal to include as part of a strength routine, or even on its own after a quick warm up.