The Functional Path is a path that had been traveled many times before but had fallen out of use in favor of smoother paved roads that promised faster and easier results. Seeking to follow and better define the functional path is a continuing journey, fortunately it is a journey that many have traveled before. Functional Path training is getting back to the basics of movement. It is learning to tune into the body and it’s inherent wisdom to produce rhythmic flowing movement.
In the Outside magazine article there are medicine ball exercises. The weight of the ball should be no heavier that 3 kg (6.6 pounds). More is not better! Too heavy will slow the movement down and limit the range of range of motion. Seek Rhythma and flow
posted by Vern Gambetta @ 5/15/2006 04:27:00 AM
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Vern is currently is the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems. He has been the a conditioning coach for several teams in Major League Soccer as well as the conditioning consultant to the US Men’s World Cup Soccer team. Vern is the former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox and Director of Athletic Development for the New York Mets. Vern is recognized internationally as an expert in training and conditioning for sport having worked with world class athletes and teams in a wide variety of sports. He is a popular speaker and writer on conditioning topics having lectured and conducted clinics in Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe. Vern's coaching experience spans 36 years at all levels of competition. Vern has authored six books and over one hundred articles related to coaching and sport performance in a variety of sports. He received his BA from Fresno State University and his teaching credential with a coaching minor from University of California Santa Barbara. Vern obtained his MA in Education with an emphasis in physical education from Stanford University.
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Vern,
Which would you recommend, the medicine ball with the "handles" that I've seen in my gym or just the regular old ball (or does it make any difference)? And what weight ball is best for a 140 lb. woman?
I plan to start your Outside Mag program tomorrow AM!
Many thanks!
Maura
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