Functional Strength Training

FST is a blended clinic.

Fitness and sports professionals will receive eight hours of intensive training in the application of Body-Resistance and Weight Training for the general improvement of physical performance in daily life as well as in sport.

Functional Strength Training (FST) is highly relevant for fitness trainers. It focuses on exercises that mimic daily life movements, improving coordination, balance, strength, and overall physical function. A fitness pro, incorporating FST into client programs, can –

Enhance client results: FT improves functional strength, mobility, and coordination, leading to better overall fitness.

  • Increase client engagement: FT exercises often involve multi-planar movements, making workouts more dynamic and engaging.
  • Reduce injury risk: FT prepares clients for everyday activities, reducing injury risk and improving overall movement patterns.
  • Expand training options: FT offers a wide range of exercises and progressions, allowing trainers to create varied and challenging programs.
  • Enhance trainer expertise: Understanding FT principles and exercises demonstrates a trainer’s commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
  • Improve client retention: FT programs can be tailored to individual needs and goals, increasing client satisfaction and loyalty.

Through Functional Strength Training, trainers can deliver more effective, engaging, and sustainable training programs, ultimately enhancing client outcomes and business success.

DATES:
  • ONLINE – via Zoom: May 5 & 7 (2:00 pm to 3.30 pm*)
  • OFFLINE: May 10 (9 am to 530 pm*)

[*UAE / GCC time]

VENUE:

DUBAI

Fees:
  • General: AED750*
  • GAYO Students: AED700*
  • Discounts available – T&Cs apply
  • *Add 5% VAT

Note:

  • Fee instalment facility – via Tabby @ no extra charge
  • Fee must be paid in full before the start of the offline session.

Fee Inclusions / non-inclusions:

  • Fee includes REPS UAE CPDs
  • eBOOK
  • “Viewer” access to exercise videos for 60 days from date of certification; thereafter, you have the option to pay yearly subscription fee of AED100 + 5% VAT to access regularly updated library of videos.
  • Additional fee may be applicable for ISSA / NSCA / other certification CEUs.

Fee does not include meals / refreshments and / or accommodation.

  • REPS UAE
    • CPDs – 10 CPDs

  • GĀYO
    • This clinic leads to 10 CEUs for the renewal of the following certificates –
      • Certificate Course for Personal Fitness Trainers – CCPFT
      • Certificate Course for Pilates on Mat and / or Apparatus Teachers – CCPMA
      • Certificate Course in Strength & Sports Conditioning – CCSSC
      • Certificate Course for Bodybuilding Coaches – CCBBC
      • Certificate Course for Special Population Trainers – CCSPT
    • CEUs applied for –
      • European Standards EREPS Lifelong Learning
      • ISSA (USA)
      • NSCA (USA)

SYLLABUS

  • ONLINE
      • Theory of Functional Training
      • FST Objectives
      • Physiology of Functional Strength Training
      • Relevance of Functional Training
      • Gary Gray’s Theory of Chain Reaction Locomotion Chains
      • Non-Functional to Functional applications
      • FST process – from assessment to execution.
      • FST – role in strength & aerobic training.
      • FST Considerations
      • Designing FST Programs
      • Functional Continuum
  • OFFLINE
    • Warm-up
    • Developing Functional Strength – Core, Lower Body, Linear Speed
    • Functional Training techniques – body balance, body weight, using agility ladders, hurdles, stability balls, balance discs, kettle bells, slide boards, etc.
    • Functional Strength Training techniques – through weight training and use of kettlebells, etc.

LEARNING RESOURCES

  • eNOTES
  • Access to about 130 videos – complimentary access for only TWO months from and after the END date of the clinic; thereafter, the participant will pay AED150 + 5% VAT as fee for one year’s subscription.

The clinic will lead to the following outcomes for the participants.

  • Appreciation the role of Weight Training and Agility Drills in improvement of physical performance in daily life as also in sport.
  • Learning of skill-sets that will enable the development of –
    • Dynamic Balance
    • Stability
    • Mobility
    • Strength
    • Speed and Agility
  • Application of different types of FST specific to clients and their goals
  • Planning FST sessions for clients with injuries and Special Populations.

The clinic is designed for the following professionals who frequently face the risks of clients suffering from exercise and sports injuries

  • Personal Trainers
  • Pilates Teachers
  • Other fitness professionals
  • Physical Education teacher
  • S&C trainers / coaches
  • Sports coaches

It is essential that the attendees have a thorough grounding in exercise physiology, kinesiology and exercise sciences.  They are expected to hold a Level 3 or 4 personal training certification and / or a graduate or post-graduate degree as applicable.

[In UAE timings]

  • ONLINE – via Zoom: May 5 & 7 (2:00 pm to 3.30 pm*)
  • OFFLINE: May 10 (9 am to 530 pm*)

 

TIME

ONLINE

 

Session 1

Theory of Functional Training

FST Objectives

Relevance of Functional Training

Non-Functional to Functional applications

 

Session 2

Physiology of Functional Strength Training

Gary Gray’s Theory of Chain Reaction Locomotion

Designing FST Programs

Functional Continuum

 

TIME

OFFLINE

 

0900 – 0930

Warm-Up

Studio / Gym

0930 – 1300

Functional Training techniques for –

dynamic balance,

stability,

linear and lateral speed and agility

Agility ladders, hurdles, stability balls, balance discs, slide boards, etc.Body-weight

1300 – 1330

LUNCH

 

1330 – 1600

Functional Strength Training techniques for strength

Free weights – dumbbell, barbells, resistance bands, etc

1600 – 1700

o   FAQs

o   Practical Teaching Assessment

 

 

Assessment

  • Theory Question Paper of 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Practical assessment

 

Certifications

The following certificate will be awarded subject to –

  • Successful completion of the clinic
  • Completion of fee payment

 

GAYO FITNESS SPORTS ACADEMY’s Certificate for –

Specialist in Functional Strength Training

 

Note:

  • The certificate is non-renewable

CEUs certificates issued by other education providers will be issued as per their respective rules and policies upon additional fee payable.

Aswandh TM

Ashwandh is an experienced Global Master Trainer with our Academy. He has presented Strength and Functional Strength Training programs in the UAE and across India. 

With 10 years of experience as Personal Trainer, S&C coach and Tutor, his specializations include –

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Athletic Performance
  • Body Transformation
  • Natural Bodybuilding

With a Master’s Degree in English and Literature, Aswandh’s professional qualifications include –

  • Gayo Fitness Academy – Univ of Mumbai Personal Trainer (EuropeActive EREPS Level 4)
  • Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in: Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in: Practitioner in Personal Training
  • Gayo Fitness Academy Master Trainer certificated in –
    • Advanced Strength Training
    • Functional Strength Training
    • Plyometrics
  • ISSA Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (Level B)