Introducing: Applied Fitness
The UFFDA! Podcast is back with a brand new season! This season starts off with a bang with your hosts Emily and Jordan introducing an entirely new topic to the health and fitness industry: applied fitness. We're excited to share the information to help deliver a surprising fresh take on all things applied fitness.
Catching Up With Your Hosts 0:51 --> It's been a bit since you heard from our hosts, let's check in!
Introducing Today's Topic of Applied Fitness - 2:39 --> Applied fitness is a new term. Tune in to hear the general overview before we dive in.
What is "Functional Fitness"? - 3:32 --> "Functional Fitness" became a buzzword in the industry and in mainstream media for over a decade. It grew up and became an umbrella term, covering many areas. Today, Emily and Jordan cover their definition of functional fitness.
What is "Practical Fitness"? - 6:38 --> "Practical Fitness" is a relatively new term coined by Dr. Sean Pastuch (a mentor of Emily and Jordan) and is more specific to the person and what they need for fitness. Jump in here to learn more about practical fitness.
What is "Applied Fitness"? - 11:19 --> "Applied Fitness" is a new term created by Emily and Jordan that is a more specific, intentional purpose towards THE PERSON'S real goals and a custom fitness routine/programming that can be applied to be successful.
Functional Fitness + Practical Fitness = Applied Fitness - 12:52 --> How applied fitness was born through the practice and work done through functional and practical fitness at Unity Fitness for nearly 8 years.
A Challenging Story From 8 Years Ago... - 15:20 --> Before Unity Fitness opened, Jordan was challenged by a Small Business Development Coach on why Unity Fitness is different or better from any other gym.
How Our Applied Fitness Has Evolved Over 8 Years - 17:33 --> Our ability to practice applied fitness has evolved because of two main reasons: education and experience. No one else has the education and experience our team has through the specific topic of applied fitness.
The Best Recipe for Applied Fitness to Work - 19:10 --> The two biggest factors for applied fitness to work is getting to know the real person and their goals (specifically why those are their goals) and intention behind the steps of the custom fitness program.
Final Remarks on Applied Fitness - 22:58 --> Applied fitness is applying fitness to your sport, everyday life, and your goals with your lifestyle, experience, and body in mind. It's how we do things at Unity Fitness!
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