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Jul 14
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Master Functional Training: Your Path to...

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About this episode

Discover how to improve the way you train and move with insights from Nsima Inyang on Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into why functional training is the key to becoming stronger, more mobile, and resilient in daily life.


Learn how Nsima's transition from bodybuilding to functional training has improved his strength, endurance, and flexibility. We explore the importance of nutrition, the mental and physical benefits of jiu-jitsu, and the value of diverse workouts like rope flow, sandbag training, and bodyweight exercises.


If you’ve struggled with injuries, want smarter training strategies, or are searching for sustainable ways to get stronger, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for you. Tune in to transform your approach to fitness!



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0:00 From Bodybuilding to Natural Movement

6:44 Learning from home workouts to gym training

10:03 Anime and Dragon Ball Z as fitness inspiration

15:28 Soccer injury and choosing a fitness career

20:21 Transition from soccer to bodybuilding with guidance

24:58 Gaining weight for muscle growth after sports

26:43 Tracking progress during bodybuilding prep

31:41 Shifting from bodybuilding to functional training

36:43 Improving knee pain through smarter training techniques

39:38 Jiu-jitsu: Technique over strength and its benefits

46:01 Motivation and personal growth through jiu-jitsu

49:04 Nutrition’s role in strength and functional training

55:18 Balancing weight gain, cutting, and hormonal health

1:03:13 One meal a day (OMAD) and other eating strategies

1:08:13 Practice, persistence, and mindset for skill mastery

1:14:29 Exploring diverse training methods like rope flow

1:22:44 Achieving flow state for better performance

1:27:22 Overcoming challenges in training for resilience

1:31:59 Inspiring others through your fitness journey

1:33:28 Combining lifting, running, and martial arts for balance

1:41:36 Importance of foot health and functional footwear

1:47:56 Unique training tools like sandbags and their benefits

1:52:48 Incorporating daily movements for consistent progress

1:56:07 Designing a health-focused environment at home

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