Functional Trainer

Functional trainers, also known as functional training systems or functional fitness trainers, are exercise machines designed specifically for functional training. Functional training aims to improve movements needed in daily life, sports and everyday activities. It focuses on training the body as a whole and promoting movements that are coordinated, relevant to everyday life and multidimensional.

The functional trainer usually consists of one or more adjustable cable pull stations to which various accessories such as handles, ropes and straps can be attached. These stations allow for a wide variety of movements and exercises aimed at improving strength, stability, balance, flexibility and coordination.

Holistic training
Functional training aims to train the body as a whole, rather than strengthening isolated muscles.
Relevance to everyday life
Exercises in functional training are often based on everyday movement patterns, which means that the improvements achieved can be directly transferred to everyday life.
Coordination and stability
The use of unstable surfaces or free movements improves coordination and stability of the body.
Injury prevention
Training helps strengthen muscles that are often neglected and can therefore help prevent injuries.
Customizability
Functional trainers are often versatile, allowing workouts to be tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Wide range of exercise options
A functional trainer can be used to perform a wide range of exercises, from basic exercises such as squats and deadlifts to more complex movements.

Functional trainers are popular in gyms, physical therapy facilities and with athletes and individuals looking to improve their performance.

Hoist Fitness' Mi6 Functional Trainer features 360-degree rotating columns with a patent-pending Integrated Adjustment System. This allows for unlimited anatomical training exercises from different angles. Almost all Functional Trainers operate with a 2:1 ratio, meaning the weight of the weight plates is halved, allowing for explosive strength exercises and longer cable travel. This is especially useful for sports that require fast and powerful movements, such as basketball, volleyball, track and field, and martial arts. They help increase muscle strength, improve jumping power, increase speed and generally improve athletic performance.