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Building Strength From The Ground Up: A Deep Dive into Functional Bodybuilding w/ Marcus Filly

May 14, 2024

Renowned guest Marcus Filly discusses transitioning to natural footwear, sacrificing performance for function in elite sports, and starting Functional Bodybuilding. He shares practical tips for incorporating this training style into your routine, emphasizing the balance between aesthetics and function in fitness.

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Quick takeaways

Transitioning to natural footwear like barefoot shoes can significantly improve comfort and function, leading to better performance in activities such as training and running.

Maintaining a growth mindset in health and fitness is crucial for adapting to changing goals and circumstances, allowing individuals to explore diverse training approaches like functional bodybuilding for continual skill development.

Deep dives

Experience with Footwear Transition

The speaker recounts their journey from fashionable but uncomfortable shoes to more functional minimalist footwear, triggered by their involvement in CrossFit. They discovered the benefits of minimalist shoes like zero drop options and improved stability for performance, particularly in Olympic lifting. Transitioning to barefoot shoes like Evo barefoot shoes during lockdown, they found significant improvements in comfort and function, leading to a shift in their footwear choices.

Introduction

2min

From CrossFit to Functional Bodybuilding

18min

Exploring Functional Bodybuilding for Movement Health and Wellness

4min

The Intersection of Function and Aesthetics in Fitness

7min

Transitioning to Natural and Minimalist Footwear: A Lifestyle Shift

3min

Footwear Support and Performance Tradeoff

8min

Exploring Philosophical Training Principles and Functional Bodybuilding

2min

This week's episode of the Restore To Explore podcast brings a fascinating conversation with guest Marcus Filly. During our recent trip to the US, we had the opportunity to catch up with Marcus, where we introduced him to some of our training and had him take Jim through his Functional Bodybuilding training methods. Marcus Filly is renowned for his involvement in competitive CrossFit and Bodybuilding, bringing a wealth of experience and insight to the discussion. In our conversation, Marcus opens up about his journey transitioning to natural footwear, sharing how he used to prioritize shoes for fashion rather than function. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Marcus made a complete transition to Barefoot shoes and has since never looked back. He now wears natural footwear for all activities, including training, running, walking, and even going out. Jim and Marcus delve into the idea of sacrificing performance for function and vice versa when individuals' goals change, highlighting the trade-off often seen in elite sports. Marcus shares valuable insights on starting Functional Bodybuilding and essential considerations for anyone looking to embark on this journey. Tune in to hear Marcus's unique perspective and practical tips for incorporating Functional Bodybuilding into your routine.

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