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Hugo V Pereira^1,2, Diogo S Teixeira^1,2, James Fisher³

¹Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal.

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|March 19, 2025

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Researchers developed the first consensual definition for functional training to clarify its application in sports, daily life, and rehabilitation. The study suggests analyzing training on a continuum of functionality rather than using

Keywords:

Movement conceptualization exercise function functionality sport

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Human Performance

Background:

Existing definitions of functional training are inconsistent and ambiguous, leading to confusion in understanding and application.
The broad interpretation of functional training diminishes its significance and limits its effective use in various domains.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish the first consensual definition of functional training.
To address the conceptual and methodological challenges in defining functional training.

Main Methods:

An international e-Delphi method was employed.
A panel of 31 experts was initially selected, with 13 participating in the consensus process.

Main Results:

A consensual definition was reached: 'Functional training is a physical interventional approach that contributes to the enhancement of human performance, according to individual goals, in sports, daily life, rehabilitation, or fitness, and takes into consideration the specificity of the task and the unique responsiveness of each individual'.
Redundancy in the definition was identified, leading to a proposal to view training on a continuum of functionality instead of a distinct concept.

Conclusions:

The proposed definition provides a clearer framework for functional training.
Analyzing training on a continuum of functionality offers a more nuanced and practical approach, potentially advancing the field.