How Do You Challenge Proprioception and Balance with Functional Training?
A. Flood the neuromuscular system with sensory input a. Functional training requires static and dynamic muscular force production B. Create “smart muscles” vs. “dumb muscles” with consistent training a. Brands efficient and useful movement patterns in the central nervous system C. Integrate proprioceptive challenges into every component of fitness D. Embracing functional training means that you understand that the brain controls muscular movement and “thinks” in terms of whole motions E. Functional balance training teaches the neuromuscular system to “remember” learned responses to imbalance, which will then limit inefficient and unnecessary movement IX. Body Mechanics and Functional Training A. The ability to move and respond efficiently begins with correct body mechanics a. Neutral lumbar and cervical spinal posture b. Neutral pelvic/hip posture c. Neutral shoulder girdle posture d. Neutral foot/ankle posture X. Teaching Skills For Integrated Balance Training A. Progressing balance t
