FAQs

Functional Patterns is a training system designed for everyone. We suggest that you start with our 10 week online program. This course will guide you through 10 weeks’ worth of content. Each week unlocks after the previous week has been completed to ensure you don't skip steps and can effectively apply the techniques as much as you can.

It’s taken many years and a lot of stimulus to get your body to this point. Much of that stimulus is of the incorrect kind (in relation to human biology) creating muscle and joint imbalances.

Reversing these imbalances while instilling new patterns can take some time and is different for everybody. To get a rough, non-specific idea of how long some conditions can take to rebalance, you can look through various FP results to see how long each one took to achieve.

Losing or gaining weight are both governed by many factors. Genetics, work/life balance, environment, stress response, sleep cycle, and your training regime. At FP we promote optimisation of all of these things coupled with biomechanics to lose weight.

Functional Patterns encourages highly nutritious, anti-inflammatory foods in appropriate quantities. We also encourage adequate protein intake which can work wonders for body recomposition and satiety long after means. There are various blogs on Functional Patterns main site that cover the topic of diet and how to utilise the tool to optimise the function of your digestive system and your biomechanics.

Yes, once the foundational work has been dialed in and your body is responding well, you can begin bodybuilding using Functional Patterns techniques. The goal is always joint decompression and functionality at every level, so the movements will look different from a traditional body-building routine.

You will be able to achieve more symmetrical and functional muscle mass with far less chance of injury. The muscle mass you achieve will allow you to move better and function better on a cellular level. Your muscle mass will also be much more likely to stick around once you eventually dial back your training as it will be built in a manner that is in line with the gait cycle. Therefore, low-impact daily activities like walking will help to maintain your physique.

Yes. First and foremost we look to get to the root of your bio-mechanical dysfunctions.

When you perform the exercises with respect to the patterns and sequences found in running, throwing, and walking, the outcome is functionality without the pains and strains.

Previous injuries are one of the driving factors for poor biomechanics. Why? Injuries change the way we move to avoid further pain and inflammation. This adaptation is never symmetrical and causes certain muscles to take the lead and other important muscles and movement sequences such as rotation to take a back seat.

When you train with Functional Patterns, we work to safely get your muscles and movement sequences functioning symmetrically and optimally to avoid the chronic pain that is caused by unchecked imbalances following an acute injury.

Functional Patterns is a training system designed for everyone. We have trained multiple kids within our facility. A capability of holding focus to to engage with the training will ensure optimal results.

We train in the gym with minimal excess. No need to bring towels or shoes. We train barefoot. Shorts are preferable as well as crop tops or sports bras for women. This ensures we can see as much of the body as possible to accurately assess and analyse the body.

We recommend training once per week with one of our biomechanic practitioners in the gym. You can then supplement this with exercises at home as directed by your practitioner.