To carry out a complete and more complex functional training, however, it may be useful to use additional loads, so as to increase the degree of difficulty and the work produced and, consequently, the results. This is why various work tools have been invented, which can be used both inside gyms and at home; among the most common and accessible, we can certainly find the trx, continuing with the Kettlebell, Power Bag, Step or Box.
Functional training can also be done at home, just set up a small gym at home, a corner dedicated to home fitness, with the tools recommended by our personal trainer or that you love to use more.
Let's go to the discovery of the best tools for functional training:
For further information: Functional Training Without Tools to Tone and Lose Weight Suspension Body Weight Resistance Straps Kit, Professional Gym Workouts for Indoor, Travel, and Outdoor Lean Muscle Building, Strength, Pink from € 23.00 See the offer Smile Body Weight Resistance Straps Kit, Professional Gym Workouts for Indoor, Travel, And Outdoor.Build Lean Muscle, Strength, Yellow, SportsEdition from € 36.66 See the offer it can have different weights, from 4 to 52 kg (the Olympic ones have all the same dimensions, only the internal weight changes) and the choice of weight varies according to the type of work to be done.
Used for multi-joint aerobic work, among the most common exercises we certainly find the two or one-handed Swing, the Clean and the Snatch. As a simple overload they can also be used for the front squat, for the military press or for sit ups. They can be used for the training of the whole body both for the increase of maximal strength, but also for the improvement of aerobic capacity and hypertrophy.
homcom 12 kg Kettlebell for Sports and Fitness in PVC with Sand and Smooth Anti-Rubbing Handle from € 49.95 See the offer POWRX Kettlebell 2-20 kg - Ideal for »Functional Fitness« Exercises - Base with Non-slip Rubber Pads + PDF Workout (3 kg / Light Blue) from € 29.99 See the offer Rebecca Mobili Kettlebel Gym Weight, Cast Iron Neoprene Coating, for Workout Arms Legs Home Fitness (Light Blue - 10 kg) from € 142.03 See the offer performed with the power bag above the head with the arms extended: in addition to the overload it creates a great job on the core and on postural holding.PELLOR Sandbag, Fitness Training Power Bag Training Bag 0-27 kg, Perfect for Improving Balance Functional Training and Muscle Strengthening from € 49.99 See the offer Ecisi Weight Training Powerbag Premium Sandbag with Handles, Heavy Training Bag Fitness Powerbag for Weightlifting, Exercise, Powerlifting and Functional Training from € 42.31 See the offer , it can also be used to improve the explosive strength of the lower limbs, by performing jumps, or by using it to perform basic exercises such as lunges (with the front leg ending its movement above the step and not at the same level as the "other foot).
In addition to the lower part of our body, the step can also be used for upper limb exercises, such as asymmetrical push ups (one hand above the step and one on the ground) or arm stretches for the triceps. Considered very useful and effective in functional training.
Here are some examples of steps to buy online:
Phoenix Adjustable Fitness for Aerobics, Yoga, Gym, Stepper Board Exercises from € 32.99 See the offer PRISP Customizable Aerobic Step 78cm, 3 Heights (10/15 / 20cm), Compact Step Platform Ideal for Home Gymnastics and Fitness Training; Aerobic Stepper; 78 x 28 cm from € 46.99 See the offer