CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist Practice Test

What is considered the common ground between functional training and performance training?

1. High intensity training

2. Foundational movement sequences

3. Static stretching

4. Dynamic stretching

The correct answer is: Foundational movement sequences

Functional training and performance training both focus on improving physical performance and movements. Functional training emphasizes functional movements that mimic real-life activities, while performance training focuses on optimizing athletic performance. Both training methods place a strong emphasis on foundational movement sequences, such as squats, lunges, and push-ups. These exercises help build overall strength and stability, leading to improved performance in daily activities and sports. High intensity training (option A) may be incorporated into functional or performance training, but it is not the common ground between the two. Static stretching (option C) is not a focus in either training method, as it can actually decrease muscle power and dynamic flexibility. Dynamic stretching (option D) is important for warm-up and injury prevention, but it is not the primary common ground between functional and performance training.