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Functional Range Conditioning
Also known as FRC
Functional Range Conditioning, or FRC®, is a trademarked system of mobility training and joint control training that is grounded in scientific principles and research, distinguishing it from many existing methods.
Mobility, defined as the extent of controllable flexibility across articulations (combining flexibility with strength), refers to the amount of usable motion an individual possesses.
Within each articulation, there exists both a passive and an active range of motion. The passive range encompasses the angles attainable solely through external forces. Historically, the term 'flexibility' has been equated with this concept, capturing the focus of athletes, trainers, therapists, sports medicine practitioners, and society in general. Objectives such as injury prevention, enhancing athletic performance, combating the effects of aging, and developing long 'athletic-looking' physiques have driven this focus. However, many flexibility training initiatives have leaned towards 'gym science' rather than substantive science, which has often led to ineffective and misguided programs that fail to achieve the desired goals and may even pose risks.
In contrast, active ranges of motion are those that can be attained through the application of active internal (muscular) force driven by nervous system activity. It is these active ranges that effectively contribute to injury prevention, improved performance (both athletic and non-athletic), and long-lasting articular health.
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®) incorporates cutting-edge scientific advancements alongside tried-and-true training methodologies to enhance one’s active range of motion while simultaneously boosting articular mobility, strength, resilience, and neurological control.
In essence, this invaluable and innovative training system enhances the capacity to control and move one’s own body.
