Improve Explosive Power, Coordination and Endurance with Functional Training Equipment
At first, he thought functional training was just another trend that would quickly fade away. Nothing could replace his weekly workout routine: two strength training sessions at the gym and two cardio workouts on the exercise bike – and it worked perfectly for him. Until he realized he had hit a fitness plateau and had been stuck for weeks – both mentally and physically. An acquaintance inspired him to approach training in a completely different way. A functional workout using bodyweight exercises and minimal equipment such as jump ropes, plyo boxes or battle ropes – the kind you know from CrossFit studios – training the body as one unit instead of isolating muscle groups. Sweat poured, his lungs burned, but he felt the joy of training return. And the best part: he could do functional fitness at home with only minimal equipment. Right after his first functional workout, he ordered a jump rope, a pull-up bar and a balance board for his home gym. After eight intense weeks of training, he experienced a level of fitness he had never known before: more strength in everyday movements, better endurance and noticeably more energy.
Would you like to try functional fitness yourself? In the isports online shop, you’ll find a wide selection of functional training equipment – from gear for balance and stability to cross-training and aerobic accessories, trampolines and fitness hula hoops.
What Is Functional Training and Why Is It Worth It?
Functional training is based on natural movement patterns of the body, a training approach made popular by CrossFit athletes. Exercises such as squats, rotations, jumps or pulling movements are not trained in isolation but performed as complex movement patterns, for example in burpees or squat jumps. Several muscle groups work together at the same time.
Functional training accessories make workouts more dynamic, efficient and versatile. The equipment can be seen as an add-on to bodyweight training. Balance boards introduce instability into exercises such as planks and automatically activate the deep core muscles. Medicine balls allow for dynamic throws and take rotational movements such as Russian twists to the next level.
Dynamic functional fitness exercises improve strength, mobility, speed and endurance all at once. At the same time, they also enhance performance in other sports such as swimming, handball or football.
The result is a body that is not only stronger during workouts but also more capable in everyday life. Reduced risk of injury, better posture and fewer back problems. And you save time: these complex exercises can be performed effectively in short workouts. Train smarter, not harder!
Train Explosive Power with Cross-Training Equipment
Many functional workouts focus on dynamic and powerful movement. Cross-training, as practiced in CrossFit boxes or HYROX training, follows this approach and combines exercises that challenge strength, endurance and coordination at the same time. One example is sled pushes or sled pulls: legs, glutes and core work together while the weight is pushed across the floor. Wall balls combine a deep squat with an explosive throwing movement, engaging the legs, shoulders and abs. Battle ropes challenge the shoulders, back and core with an intensity few other tools can match. Jumps onto plyo boxes train explosive power and reactive muscle work – essential for sports such as sprinting, tennis or martial arts. Power bags are also excellent for walking lunges to build strength and conditioning. Every piece of functional training equipment pushes you to your limits and makes you stronger, faster and fitter.
Balance and Stability for Better Mobility
Balance is not something to be taken for granted – and it is often neglected in traditional training. Yet stability is the foundation of every clean movement, whether in weightlifting, running or everyday life. Balance boards activate the deep core muscles and noticeably improve body awareness after just a few weeks of regular use. Resistance bands complement stability training and can easily be integrated into existing workout routines. They also provide a joint-friendly entry point for anyone returning to fitness after an injury.
Improve Fitness with Aerobics, Hula Hoops and Trampolines
Not every functional workout has to end in “beast mode.” Functional training also includes elements specifically designed to improve coordination, endurance and ease of movement. Always popular: rhythmic step sequences to motivating music on aerobic steppers. This workout strengthens the cardiovascular system, coordination, legs and arms alike. Combined with aerobic dumbbells, it becomes a varied full-body workout. Hula hoops are also highly effective fitness tools. The circular movements train the waist and hips – and above all, they’re fun! The fitness trampoline, on the other hand, is gentle on the joints while strengthening the legs, core and sense of balance – ideal for anyone looking to add variety to their training without putting too much strain on their joints.
Buy Functional Training Equipment at isports
Would you like to try different types of functional training equipment at home to improve strength, coordination and endurance efficiently at the same time? Alongside strength and cardio equipment, the isports online shop offers a wide range of accessories for your functional workout at home or on the go – from CrossFit enthusiasts to aerobic lovers.
isports is the exclusive distributor for premium fitness brands such as Tunturi, Inspire and HYROX in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This gives us a product range that is unique in terms of quality and availability in Switzerland. All products are available directly from our own warehouse, supported by our in-house spare parts storage and backed by comprehensive warranty and repair services. Would you like to test your equipment before buying? Visit the isports showroom in Lupfig – just a 45-minute drive from Basel – and experience selected products live. Our expert team will provide professional advice to help you find the fitness equipment that perfectly matches your needs.