High Intensity Functional Training

Fuctional fitness training is an emerging and increasingly hot topic in the sports medicine and rehabilitation world. "High Intensity Functional Training: Clinical Applications in Training, Rehabilitation, and Sport" presents a clear definition of high intensity funcational training (HIFT) in medical literature, examines how HIFT can be used as an exercise/training modality, a rehabilitation protocol, as well as a competitive sport unto itself. The topics covered move from the data in the research, the implications to specific patients, and rehabilitation outcomes. The chapter authors are all subject matter experts, some of whom have designed and implemented studies regarding this training modality. "High Intensity Functional Training: Clinical Applications in Training, Rehabilitation, and Sport" provides a solution about the training and sport, and how to best care for these athletes; while filling a gap in the market.

• Presents how high intensity functional training (HIFT) is different than traditional strength and conditioning
• Shows how HIFT can be used in special populations, not only elite athletes
• Written by experts in the sports medicine field