Podcast 153 – What is “Functional” Training in 2025 with Eric and Mike

In this episode, Mike and Eric break down “Functional” training and what that means in 2025: • Defining “Functional” – The Webster’s Dictionary definition – Is it defined by what it is or what it does? • History of “Functional” – Pre-bodybuilding – Late 90s / Early 2000 – Current state • Why does it matter? – Is your training contributing to or taking away from your function? – What is the scale or measure? • Are function and performance the same? – Robustness, Adaptability and Resiliency – The Cost of Specificity • Hardware vs Software – Skill acquisition and movement execution – Pattern development and movement as a habit – Coaching vs Reflexive demonstration – Structure driving function versus the opposite — Get your FREE eBook and Webinar at The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts:

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This episode is 1:02:24 long.

This episode was published on Aug 26, 2025.

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