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A unique approach to strength training that builds power and athleticism in a fun, balanced, 'don’t think just do it' kinda way. This series of full-body workouts mixes multi-joint movements and loaded exercises to build athletic strength, increase muscle tone, and push you to get fitter and stronger for everyday life. The creative movement and structure mean that at the same time as building muscle, you lift your heart rate and improve athleticism and power. This is strength training like never before.
Designed by athletes and scientists, this science-backed, total-body strength training draws on the best of sports conditioning and performance training.
These workouts will transform the way you train. You work hard, challenging your body with new movements and combinations that will get you fit and strong for life.
LES MILLS FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH™ will soon be available live in clubs, and now on LES MILLS+.
LES MILLS FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH uses a variety of equipment, including a barbell, a selection of weights, a SMARTSTEP® bench and a SMARTBAND® resistance band. If you don’t have all the equipment, you can make do with just dumbbells or weight plates and a resistance band during the warmup (a rolled-up towel can be used instead).
LES MILLS FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH is ideal if you are looking at taking your training to the next level. It focuses on training hard and challenging your body with new movements and combinations to improve power and athleticism. There are options for all abilities. We recommend starting with light weights so you can get a feel for the movement patterns in the beginning.
Like with any strength training, aim for no more than 2-3 strength workouts a week, ideally with rest days between.
LES MILLS FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH is complementary to other strength workouts, such as BODYPUMP® and LES MILLS STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT™. Whatever type of strength training you choose, we recommend no more than a total of 2-3 strength training workouts a week. For the ideal combo, match your strength workouts with some cardio sessions and avoid strength training on consecutive days.
Yes! We have created an easy training experience for Instructors to quickly upskill – so you could be teaching within three weeks.
Yes, for the warm-up only. For any other exercises omit the band unless it is a Les Mills SMARTBAND®.
No, we recommend you only use a Les Mills SMARTBAND® to attach on to a LES MILLS SMARTBAR® as this equipment has been tested for safety and purpose of use.
