Functional Strength
At a Glance
Level: Intermediate
Length: Approximately 30-60 minutes (depending on if you do it 1x or 2x through)
Equipment: Dumbbells, kettlebell*, step platform, weight bench
Focus: Total-body functional strength, balance, core stability, coordination, and muscular endurance
Best for: Runners, active adults, athletes, and anyone looking to build strength that improves everyday movement and athletic performance.
** If you don’t have a kettlebell, you can use a dumbbell
Why This Program Works
Most strength workouts train muscles individually. Functional Strength trains your entire body to work together.
Each exercise combines upper body, lower body, core, and balance into coordinated movement patterns that closely mirror the way you move through everyday life and sports. Rather than simply building strength in isolation, you'll develop the stability, coordination, and body control needed to produce force efficiently while remaining balanced and stable.
The unilateral movements challenge your core and stabilizing muscles throughout every repetition, improving pelvic stability, shoulder integrity, and overall movement quality. At the same time, the compound exercises strengthen the major muscle groups responsible for lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, and rotating.
The result is a stronger, more capable body that moves with greater confidence, improves athletic performance, reduces energy leaks caused by poor stability, and helps make everyday activities feel easier and more confident.
What You'll Achieve
Develop total-body functional strength that translates to everyday life and athletic performance.
Improve balance, stability, and coordination through integrated movement patterns.
Build a stronger, more resilient core that supports efficient movement and force transfer.
Increase shoulder and hip stability to move with greater confidence and control.
Enhance muscular endurance while strengthening the major muscle groups of the upper and lower body.
Improve movement quality, helping everyday activities and recreational sports feel easier and more efficient.
Train your body as a connected system, not separate parts, for lasting strength that carries over beyond the gym.
What's Included
Lifetime access to the program
HD exercise demonstration videos
Coaching cues for every exercise
The purpose behind each movement and why it matters
Up to 3 coaching questions by email
One video form review