Functional Training
Duration: 18 Hours
The Functional Training course at the International Fitness Training Academy (IFTA), Mumbai is designed to teach trainers and fitness enthusiasts how to improve strength, mobility, balance, and agility through practical, real-world movements. Functional training helps clients perform daily activities and sports with greater efficiency while reducing injury risks.
This course provides hands-on training in a variety of functional tools and techniques, including kettlebells, suspension trainers, battle ropes, plyometrics, and animal flow.
Course Curriculum
1. Introduction to Functional Training
- Fundamentals of functional movement
- Benefits and applications of functional training
2. Components & Application of Functional Training
- Key elements of functional fitness
- Designing functional training programs for clients
Specialized Training Modules
Kettlebell Training
- Introduction & specifications
- Benefits of kettlebell training
- Types of movements
- Level 1 & Level 2 kettlebell techniques
- Practical exercises
Power Bag Training
- Introduction and grips
- Training forms and variations
- Sample program with practical application
Stability Ball & Medicine Ball Training
- Introduction to stability ball training
- Medicine ball training forms
- Wall ball training techniques
- Practical drills
Agility Training
- Introduction and goals of agility training
- Key components & biomechanics
- Warm-up techniques
- Agility drills and practical exercises
Battle Rope Training
- Introduction & materials
- Correct grips and stance
- Muscles worked during battle rope training
- Training components & biomechanics
- Benefits of battle rope exercises
- Variations & programming
Suspension Training
- Basics of suspension systems
- Correct stance & belt parts
- Biomechanics of suspension training
- Benefits & training forms
- Practical exercises
Tyre Training
- Introduction and grips
- Training forms
- Practical tyre-based drills
Plyometric Training
- Fundamentals of plyometrics
- Correct form & safety considerations
- Exercises with plyo box, step-up boards, small tyres, cones, and hurdles
Animal Flow Training
- Introduction to animal flow concepts
- Components & flow sequences
- Benefits of animal flow for strength & mobility
- Forms, stretches & practical exercises




