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functional strength

[ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈstreŋθ]
noun
força funcional
1. Physical strength developed through exercises that train muscles to work together and prepare them for daily tasks and real-world activities
Functional strength training focuses on movements that help you carry groceries or lift objects in everyday life.
O treinamento de força funcional se concentra em movimentos que ajudam você a carregar compras ou levantar objetos na vida cotidiana.
2. The ability to generate force in a way that is practical and applicable to natural human movement patterns
Building functional strength is more beneficial than isolated weightlifting for most people.
Construir força funcional é mais benéfico do que levantamento de peso isolado para a maioria das pessoas.
Synonyms
practical strengthapplied strengthreal-world strengthcompound strength
Antonyms
isolated strengthaesthetic strength

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força funcional
Most common term used in Brazilian fitness and sports contexts
São Paulo
força funcional
Standard usage in urban fitness centers and training facilities
Portugal
força funcional
Standard European Portuguese term for functional strength training

Related Idioms & Phrases

functional fitness
compound movements
multi-joint exercises
real-world strength training
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