Foundations of Functional Fitness

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Ciprianna Pendergrass is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist dedicated to helping people at all walks of life move better, feel stronger, and build healthy habits that last.

FAQs

  • Functional fitness focuses on exercises that train your body to perform everyday activities safely and efficiently. Unlike traditional workouts that may isolate specific muscles, functional fitness improves movement patterns, balance, core stability, and overall strength you can actually use in real life — like bending, lifting, twisting, and reaching.

  • Absolutely! While my primary focus is on functional fitness, many traditional training elements are incorporated when they support your goals. If you're looking to build muscle, improve endurance, or enhance overall fitness, we can design a program that blends functional movement with more traditional strength and conditioning methods. The key is creating a plan that's effective, safe, and tailored to your specific needs.

  • No! Many functional fitness exercises use just your bodyweight. As you progress, simple tools like resistance bands, dumbbells, or kettlebells can be added, but they’re not required to get started.

  • Yes. Functional fitness workouts can support fat loss by increasing muscle strength, improving metabolism, and boosting overall activity levels. Combined with good nutrition and lifestyle habits, it’s an effective and sustainable way to reach weight management goals.

  • Yes! We offer online and video personal training sessions, as well as on-demand workouts you can follow at your convenience. You’ll receive the same expert guidance and personalized support, no matter where you are.