Build up without the breakdown.

Most training wears you down. The FTS builds you back up by restoring joint strength, flexibility, cardio capacity, and stress resilience from the ground up.

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Why other exercise programs miss the mark

Symptom-based treatment

Isolated muscle strengthening

Joint compression without control

Everything the FTS delivers

Develop power through ballistic movement

Learn how to leverage your strength for maximum force production and power with this series of dynamic exercises.

Improve your posture

After finding more balance with your body, we then need to make it stick. We do this by making sure your muscles are positioned to fire right to maintain a balanced posture.

Strengthen your muscles and reduce pain

Once you build a foundation with your posture, your body will be more ready to build muscle, increase strength and move better. These exercises will teach your muscles to work for you, not against you.

Inside the FTS

Progress through each phase at your own pace. Many participants repeat weeks to fully master each movement.

Core & Glute Function

Phase One & Two

Typically 2 Weeks

Core & Glute Function

  • Deep core stability eliminates compensatory pain patterns.
  • Build anchors that protect joints under load.
  • Glutes drive the power behind real propulsion.
  • Train how your body was built to move.
Upper Body Based Strength

Phase Three

Typically 1 Week

Upper Body Based Strength

  • Upper body strength built for real movement.
  • Train standing, walking, running, and throwing.
  • Function beyond the weight room.
Full Body Ballistics

Phase Four & Five

Typically 2 weeks

Full Body Ballistics

  • Connect all phases into full-body movement.
  • Master weight transfer and transverse patterns.
  • Unleash dynamic power through safe ballistics.
  • Sprint and perform at your peak capacity.
Progress at your own pace

Progress at your own pace

If you're recovering from injury or long-term pain, it's normal to spend longer in early phases. Progress is earned through control, not speed.

Available on all devices

Available on all devices

Complete the program on your phone, tablet, or computer at your convenience.

What's included

32 instructional videos

32 instructional videos

7+ hours of structured content

7+ hours of structured content

5 Phases of advancement

5 Phases of advancement

Customize your own workout

Customize your own workout

What changes

In 5 weeks, you'll build a better base for strength and performance.

Performance outcomes

  • More efficient force transfer
  • Improve coordination
  • Stronger movement patterns

Structural outcomes

  • Increased muscle mass
  • Spinal decompression
  • Better posture
What changes

Ready to achieve the best version of yourself?

Train your body
the way it was
designed to move.

Before you start

Clear answers to common concerns about the FTS

The Functional Training System can be done with the following tools:

  • Dumbbells (a pair of 5-10 lbs is a good starting point)
  • Slam Balls (5-10 lbs is a good starting point)
  • Ankle Weights
  • Resistance Band and handle

The techniques in this program provide you with the tools to get a total body workout in record time. With 30-60 minutes a few times per week, you will be well on your way to building a resilient body ready to take on the world.

Yes! our online programs are available on our proprietary Learning Management System. This can be saved to your device as an app using the instructions at this link.

You'll have a full year to work through the program at your own pace, starting from the moment you take your first lesson.

The simple answer is that FP is for you if you are human. We focus on getting you to optimize the precision of the First Four movement patterns, i.e., standing, walking, running, and throwing. No matter who you are or your age or fitness level, you will be doing these things as long as you are alive. So, doesn’t it make sense to learn how to do them well to avoid injuries and manage pain effectively? The 10-week program is precisely the program that teaches you how to do this in easy, bite-size pieces.

A body that moves well tends to be a body that is resilient to injury. Functional Patterns has a long track record of helping people overcome chronic pains, build solid and functional bodies and get phenomenal results. Once you have been cleared to resume training after injury, we recommend starting with the 10-week online program and building up to this Functional Training system

Still have questions?

We’re here to help you decide if this is the right starting point.

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