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February 23, 2024,
We are best when we function.
If you are going to function, be high functioning.
One pathway that affects virtually everything else that we do, which allows us to function at a high level, is our fitness.
There are many names for that.
Here is one that stands out.
Functional Fitness.
The team at opexfit.com educate, “Functional fitness is a classification of training that prepares the body for real-life movements and activities.”
For anyone who has ever pulled a back muscle, this type of training seems ideal.
Stated another way, functional fitness is focused on building a body capable of performing real life activities in real life positions and situations as opposed to lifting a certain amount of weight in an idealized posture created by a gym machine.
Life is rarely idealized. True?
This genre of fitness is becoming so popular, a movie was made about it.
The informative film source imdb.com relates, “This documentary takes a raw and introspective look into the world of Functional Fitness, illustrating what this growing trend is all about. Functional Fitness follows the stories of gym owners, athletes, and those just beginning their fitness journey. An inspiring film that explores how this fitness phenomenon has enhanced the lives of so many people.”
Applause for that.
Big bonus.
The movie features Anníe Mist Þórisdóttir.
Annie is a professional CrossFit athlete from Reykjavík, Iceland.
She is the co-owner of CrossFit Reykjavik, where she also coaches and trains.
Wish we were there.
Drum roll please. Annie is the first woman to win the CrossFit Games twice (in 2011 and 2012).
She placed second in the 2010 and 2014 CrossFit Games. She did not compete in 2013 due to injury, and dropped out of the 2015 CrossFit Games early due to heat stroke.
She placed third in the 2017 and 2021 CrossFit Games.
Annie trains four hours per day, six days per week, and also has experience as a gymnast (eight years), ballet dancer (two years), and pole vaulter (two years).
What a specimen.
In the dynamic film she is joined by Talayna Fortunato who describes herself as a physical therapist with a CrossFit habit.
She is a former college gymnast and heptathlete.
Fantastic influencers.
Some of functional fitness can be participated in within a group setting which can make the experience more enjoyable and help you build workout contacts.
The informative team at psychologytoday.com share, “Support groups can be a powerful way for participants to gain emotional support and validation, strengthen social connections, experience stress reduction, learn new coping skills, discover new information about themselves, and feel empowered.”
Sounds functionally great.
Working out in group settings is becoming more popular as well.
There is a fitness company that is enhancing Group Fitness by redefining it.
It is a method you should probably become more familiar with.
Check it out.
Life Time Redefines Group Fitness with Nationwide Launch of its Class Collection, Elevating the Workout Experience for Millions of Annual Participants
News provided by
22 Feb, 2024, 13:05 ET
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Group fitness classes are a staple for millions of people with the sense of community, health benefits and camaraderie they provide. But it can be confusing knowing which class to take in support of their interests and health goals among countless of options available.
That’s why Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is today announcing the launch of its Class Collection. Debuting now, the Class Collection meticulously curates Life Time’s portfolio of more than 40 unique classes to identify which best aligns with an individual’s goals and passions.
“Life Time upholds a 32-year legacy of featuring the best performers teaching the best classes across the industry and the debut of our Class Collection elevates the group fitness experience, while maintaining the supportive and energizing atmosphere that our classes have always had,” said Nastassia Smith, Vice President of Classes at Life Time. “Our new Class Collection truly delivers the ultimate boutique experience inside our unmatched destinations along with everything else our athletic country clubs provide.”
Life Time’s Class Collection is designed to organize, elevate and evolve its classes across its portfolio of more than 170 athletic country clubs in North America in the following ways:
- Organizing: Classes are easily discovered by members searching for a style of workout, or a workout they always wanted to try. The Class Collection sorts Life Time’s robust collection of group classes into nine categories, including: Barre, boxing/kickboxing, cardio, cycle, dance, strength and yoga, in addition to signature group training classes including Alpha, GTX, Ultra Fit, and MB360 and ARORA-specific classes for Life Time’s active agers. No matter how you want to move, there’s something for you.
- Elevating: Each Class Collection category offers several distinct brands with a clear identity and objective, totaling more than 40 unique classes for members to enjoy. This elevates member experience with recognizable “families” of classes from the brands they know and love and new favorites. Members can easily take more classes they’re passionate about and explore something new.
- Evolving: With no shortage of top-tier performers, the creativity and expertise of Life Time’s instructors will inspire the evolution of the Class Collection to be timeless and withstand the ever-changing trends in the fitness industry. Members can expect to see new classes emerge from the Class Collection, delivering the ultimate boutique experience.
Also, as part of the Class Collection, new formats are being introduced such as REMIXX Step, DANZE Jam, MAXOUT Core, XTREME Kettlebell and more. Familiar and well-loved formats like Barbell Strength, AMP, Warrior Sculpt and others, will continue under their respective new categories and branding.
For more information about Life Time and the Class Collection, visit the Life Time website or explore the Life Time Digital membership.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 170 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The Company’s healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 37,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events and comprehensive digital platform.
SOURCE Life Time, Inc.
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OPENING PHOTO Andrea-Piacquadio, pexels.com Femcompetitor.com, grapplingstars.com, fciwomenswrestling.com, fciwomenswrestling2.com, fcielitecompetitor.com
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/things-to-consider/202309/the-value-of-support-groups
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6302260/
https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/11279
https://www.fciwomenswrestling2.com
https://www.fcielitecompetitor.com/
https://fciwomenswrestling.com/
NOTE: Very important, whenever you are engaging in a new exercise or sport for the first time, please consult with your physician first.
