Overview

Advances in Functional Training is one of Michael Boyle’s most important books for coaches and trainers who want to move beyond outdated exercise selection and toward training that truly makes sense.

The book explores how functional anatomy, movement screening, mobility, stability, single-leg training, core development, conditioning, and program design all fit together in a modern training system. Rather than focusing on isolated muscles or trendy gadgets, Boyle emphasizes purposeful training that improves performance while reducing the likelihood of injury.

What You’ll Learn

• The real meaning of <strong>functional training</strong>
• How the <strong>joint-by-joint approach</strong> changes exercise selection
• Why mobility and stability must be understood differently at different joints
• How to use movement screening to guide training priorities
• The value of <strong>single-leg training</strong> for sport and everyday movement
• Practical approaches to core training, hip function, and conditioning
• How to structure better programs for athletes and general clients

Why This Book Matters

This book helps coaches and therapists think more clearly.

Instead of simply copying programs from successful athletes or following tradition, Boyle encourages the reader to ask better questions: Does this exercise make sense? Does it reduce injury risk? Does it improve performance? That mindset is what makes the book so useful for real-world coaching, rehabilitation, and athletic development.

How You’ll Access This Book

• 📖 Delivered as a Digital Flipping Book
• 🎯 Includes a clear overview and key learning objectives
• 📝 Optional reflective learning exam available
• 🌍 Accessible anytime, across devices

Who This Is For

• Strength Coaches and Personal Trainers
• Massage and Manual Therapists
• Physical Therapists & Rehabilitation Professionals
• Athletic trainers and performance specialists
• Coaches working with developing or elite athletes
• Anyone interested in more intelligent, movement-based training