The top 10 myths about functional fitness gyms.

Joining a functional fitness gym can seem scary if you’ve never done it before. You might have heard things about functional fitness that make you unsure if it’s right for you. Let’s bust some myths and clear up the top 10 misconceptions about functional fitness gyms!

1. You Have to Be in Shape Before You Start

Many people think they need to be super fit to join functional fitness. That’s not true! Functional fitness is for everyone, no matter your fitness level. The workouts can be scaled to match your abilities.

2. Functional Fitness Is Too Dangerous

Some people say functional fitness is risky. Like any exercise, there is a chance of injury, but with good coaching and proper form, it’s safe. Coaches are there to teach you how to move correctly and avoid getting hurt.

3. You’ll Get Too Bulky

Not everyone who does functional fitness becomes a bodybuilder. The only way to become a body builder is to workout, live and eat like a body builder. What functional fitness does is build strength, but it also improves endurance, flexibility, balance, and fat burning metabolism. You can set your own goals and focus on what’s important to you.

4. It’s Only for Young People

Functional fitness is for all ages! You’ll find teens, adults, and even seniors in many functional fitness gyms. The workouts are tailored to fit anyone’s needs, no matter their age.

5. You Need Expensive Gear

You don’t need fancy equipment to start functional fitness. A comfortable pair of workout shoes and clothes you can move in are all you need. The gym provides everything else.

6. Functional Fitness Is Just for Men

Functional fitness is for everyone! Men, women, and kids can all enjoy the benefits of functional fitness. Many women love it because it helps them feel strong and confident.

7. Every Workout Is Too Intense

Not all functional fitness workouts are super intense. Workouts can be modified to fit your fitness level. You’ll start slow and build up as you get stronger.

8. Functional Fitness Is a Clique

Some people joke that functional fitness is a clique or even a cult because of how close-knit the community is. But really, it’s just a group of supportive people who cheer each other on and share similar goals.

9. You’ll Be Sore All the Time

It’s normal to feel sore when you start a new workout, but your body will adjust. Over time, you’ll feel stronger and recover faster.

10. It’s Too Expensive

Functional fitness gyms might seem pricey compared to big box gyms where you are left completely alone to figure it out. But in smaller gyms like 2L2Q fitness you’re paying for expert coaching, a supportive community, and high-quality equipment. We also have a variety of options to be as budget friendly as possible. Many people find it’s worth the investment in their health because as the old saying goes “The healthy man as a thousand problems, the sick man has only one.”