Wellness Her Way with Gracie Norton Everything You Need To Know About Functional Fitness with Francheska Martinez
Aug 11, 2025
Francheska Martinez, a movement coach and functional fitness expert, dives into the nuances of training for longevity over aesthetics. She breaks down how mobility serves as the foundation for strength, emphasizing injury prevention through small, daily habits. Francheska shares tips for enhancing flexibility and making workouts enjoyable, while discussing the importance of nutrition. With personal anecdotes and practical advice, she inspires listeners to cultivate a healthier relationship with their bodies and prioritize overall well-being.
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Early Movement Roots
- Francheska grew up highly active, doing ballet, contemporary, and rollerblading with a dance-studio family background.
- She stopped some styles early due to ankle pain and evolved into other movement hobbies over time.
Load Trumps Lots Of Light Reps
- Strength training shifts body composition by converting fat to muscle when you use sufficient load and progressive overload.
- Low-resistance high-rep work rarely stimulates meaningful muscle growth without progressive overload.
Train In The Growth Rep Range
- Use a 5–12 rep range with weights heavy enough that sets feel challenging to drive muscle growth.
- Practice progressive overload instead of endless light repetitions to change body composition.