What Is Functional Patterns?
How Do We Achieve Incredible Results With Chronic Pain Reduction, Scoliosis, Running Performance, Weight-loss, Muscle Gain and More?
Read about the Functional Patterns Method we use below.
What is Functional Patterns?
We all want to look good, feel great and move well. Unfortunately, there are so many barriers to climb and hurdles to jump on the path to a ‘great’ body, that many of us believe it is not even an option.
Not only does Functional Patterns completely demolish those barriers and hurdles through highly individualized movements; it gives you the opportunity to look, feel and move better than you even thought possible. No matter what state you are in, we guarantee that we can help you achieve anything you are willing to work for.
Functional Patterns is by no means a red pill to solve all of your problems. It is, however, the blueprint that makes the seemingly impossible: possible. It involves re-inventing the way your body moves on a fundamental level through a holistic program that is entirely specific to your needs as an individual.
Take a look at the results and testimonials of those who have taken the leap. You will notice that we do not just ‘manage back pain’ or ‘help people run better.’ At Functional Patterns Atlanta we completely transform people who were told they would never be able to get better. We turn athletes into world champions. We take what others might consider broken and piece it back together better than ever. That is Functional patterns.
Does Functional Patterns Actually Work?
Out of all the methods out there, Functional Patterns gets the most, the most diverse and the most mind blowing results.
If you look at any Functional Patterns website or social media page, you’ll find a disproportionate amount of one thing - RESULTS. Functional Patterns does not dazzle people with research papers, ‘promises,’ or fancy 28 day challenges. Functional Patterns has built its reputation on a growing pile of objective results. Our method is so foundational that it can help anybody with any condition who is willing to adopt the lifestyle changes and put in the hard work.
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Where Did Functional Patterns Come From?
Functional Patterns was founded by the great mind, Naudi Aguilar.
Functional Patterns is about training organisms in relation to their biological characteristics.
Sound a bit complicated? Well, not really when you think about it. At a basic level it means whatever animal you choose to train, you do it with the foremost goal of optimizing its primary functions. Fish swim, birds fly, and dogs walk on four legs.
What do humans do?
According to the leading research on the primary movements humans did for locomotion and survival: standing, walking, running, and throwing were the four most important movements for human survival.
Our muscles and joints are designed to do these things above all else.
When we combine what we know about human movement, evolution, and physics - we can begin to understand the potential that the human body really has.
Functional Patterns has gone through the rigorous process of taking these complex ideas and made a functional training program around them that anyone can do.
Pictured: Naudi Aguilar, image retrieved from @functionalpatterns
How Does Functional Patterns Work?
Here at Functional Patterns Atlanta we find time & time again that optimising these functions (breathing, walking, running & throwing) is paramount to improving every facet of health. We see improvements in conditions such as scoliosis, joint pain, fatigue, poor posture, bloating and often have clients losing weight, running faster, moving better & gaining muscle at all ages. No matter your body type, physical ability, or level of exercise experience, if you are a human then you will benefit from Functional Patterns.
‘From our perspective, a scientific definition of "functional" isn't arbitrary, it is biological. It comes down to a two step process: first, you define the organism; then, you identify their primary movement functions. Training to specifically enhance those foundational elements of an organism's movement is what defines functional training. It's really that simple.’ - Naudi Aguilar
What Is Involved In Functional Patterns?
The main tools used include gait cycle and postural assessment alongside 100% Individualized corrective training in both group and 1-on-1 settings.
Assessment: Our comprehensive initial consult involves a gait and/or activity assessment, where we analyze your gait cycle in slow motion and highlight dysfunctions present. This enables us to tailor a program that suits your body and not just a cookie cutter approach. We will then take you through myo-fascial release (trigger-point massage) techniques. Specific postural correctives, chambers and dynamic exercises may follow depending on how your body handles each level of exercise.
Training: Following your initial consult, we will continue to build on the techniques you learned through chambers, correctives and dynamic exercise. As gait cycle results are our number one metric to judge objectively your progress, we will usually take video again of running/sprinting/your specific activity during these sessions. Throughout your sessions, we will work on breaking down the dysfunctions that lead to your pain or dysfunctions while building new, functional patterns. This will result in a dramatic decrease in pain and an improvement in structural alignment while also improving movement, agility, strength, posture, aesthetic and overall quality of life.
What Are People Saying About Us?
“The trainers at Functional Patterns Atlanta are pro's. They are committed to their clients but also to growing professionally. I have done many training programs over the years and I finally found one that I want to do for life. Their training programs are specific to each client that walks into their gym, and for the first time in my life I feel myself improving physically. GO HERE if you want to alleviate your pain, improve your posture, and to become equipped with the knowledge that you can apply to any physical activity. Shoutout to Michael, Blake, and Jacob.”
— Elias Kos, Verified Google Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
“Functional Patterns is by far the best training system you can apply, whether you are looking to rehab, prevent non contact injuries, and/or build strength and muscle. I always enjoy my training sessions with Michael and my body craves FP training! Michael is attentive, patient, and does a hell of a job explaining the concepts and movements. With every session I become more functional, a better mover, and I'm pain free! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
— Jonnelle Williams, Verified Google Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
“Functional Patterns Atlanta is a first class facility. After years of participation in athletics and traditional weight lifting practices I have been left with lingering injuries, bad posture, and muscular imbalances. After just one session with Jacob I was able to identify those imbalances and learn new movements that work toward correcting those issues. While I did feel like a fish out of water at first, Jacob and Blake were incredibly encouraging and patient as they gave me cues along the way that helped me to learn the movements very quickly. I encourage anyone who is interested in improving their over all quality of life to go see Blake and Jacob at their wonderful facility.”
— Clark Mullins, Verified Google Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
“If I had not found Functional Patterns Atlanta I wasn’t sure that a life resembling any type of lasting happiness and fulfillment was possible, because, well, if your someone who lives with chronic pain you know the fear and anxiety I’m referring to and that it can become altogether crippling and difficult to describe at all except with someone who has been through it personally and that’s exactly what I found at FP Atlanta.
Not five minutes into my first conversation with Blake, the facility manager, I finally felt I had found people who understood my suffering and just as importantly had a solution to the problem once and for all.
I’m now 15 + sessions into working with these guys I have never found people who both care and know more about how my body is meant perform and how to achieve pain-free performance than my friends Blake, Michael, and Jacob. I’ve never seen faster results and never felt more hope that chronic pain will not be a part of my life if I continue to learn and follow their instruction.”
— Matthew Stanley, Verified Google Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
These guys are legit. So many reasons functional patterns makes sense.
- If you are in pain, they can help.
- If you want to sustainably gain muscle, they can help.
- If you want to improve your overall well-being, they can help.
Highly recommend.
