#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?
#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?  
Podcast: The Dr. Shannon Show
Published On: Thu Nov 30 2023
Description: Do you HAVE to squat and deadlift to maintain your functional strength throughout your life?  Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon discuss misconceptions about choosing "functional" exercises. Study referenced0:00: Introduction 1:10: What is “functional fitness”?4:33: Are other exercises not helping with function?9:50: How muscles are loaded10:45: Sport-specific training 15:44: Summary 14-day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.