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Get Fit the Alaskan Way Functional Training
A Unique Approach to Fitness
Get Fit the Alaskan Way isn’t your average gym. Forget rows of gleaming cardio machines and the intimidating atmosphere of a typical fitness center. Instead, picture a bright, welcoming space where movement is celebrated, and personalized attention is the cornerstone of their program. They focus on functional training, a method that emphasizes exercises mimicking real-life movements, helping you build strength and improve your daily life, not just for gym performance.
Functional Training: What it Means
At the heart of Get Fit the Alaskan Way’s philosophy is functional training. This isn’t about isolating individual muscles with
Functional Fitness Strength & Flexibility
Understanding Functional Fitness
Functional fitness focuses on movements you perform in everyday life. Instead of isolating muscle groups with weight machines, functional training emphasizes compound exercises that mimic real-world actions. Think lifting groceries, playing with your kids, or carrying luggage – these are all examples of functional movements. This approach aims to build strength and endurance that translates directly into improved daily activities and a reduced risk of injury.
The Strength Component: Building a Functional Base
Functional strength isn’t about how much weight you can lift; it’s about how effectively you can use your strength in practical situations. Exercises like
Functional Fitness vs CrossFit Which is Right for You?
Understanding Functional Fitness
Functional fitness focuses on movements you perform in everyday life. Think lifting groceries, climbing stairs, or playing with your kids. It emphasizes building strength and endurance for real-world activities, improving balance, coordination, and flexibility. The goal isn’t to achieve impressive feats of strength in isolation, but to build a body that’s capable and resilient for the demands of daily living. Exercises often involve compound movements using your own body weight or light weights, mimicking natural motion patterns.
The CrossFit Approach
CrossFit, on the other hand, is a high-intensity fitness program that incorporates elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, and