47 reviews for Functional Strength 101
This introductory gym guide will get you familiar with basic functional movement patterns and gym equipment. While the program is geared toward beginners, it's easily adaptable to all levels by simply increasing the weight of your lifts.
Be sure to watch Justina's YouTube video about the program here!
Snowden E.
Woman, 283 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I love this
Alyssalyn U.
Woman, 257 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Amazing way to get started in the gym and exercise in general. Informative instructional videos. New stuff to stay engaged + enough repeated exercises to see your progress. Will probably do it again! Plus the included warm ups are super intentional and make me feel safe that I won’t injure myself. I never had any arm muscle definition and now I do! I’m also so much stronger than I’ve ever been.
Hailey W.
Woman, 293 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Great for beginner or getting back into a routine after injury.
Arun A
Man, 363 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
Less than expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
I have a home gym and don't have all the equipment like in a traditional gym, so the modifications I made were to account for those and adjust the weights/reps based on my limits. I also recently hurt my back, and after a few months of PT, I decided to give this program a shot to continue to strengthen myself. I am mostly happy with the program, although I wish the gains were more apparent.
Jessica T.
Woman, 345 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Really like this for my first program as I am trying to get back into the gym.
Stacey L.
Woman, 493 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Not been able to go to the gym for over two years due to my health condition as led me to a stealth of tightness and muscle de-conditioning since . Into the 2nd/ 3rd week of this exercise plan, I have began to notice that my hips, back and neck does not feel as tight as before, and my gait is getting better and I have noticed not much impaired mobility over the past week or so. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to get back to fitness again. This training plan is designed to teach you the fundamental principles of lifting in true correct form, and the fact it incorporates mobility and stretching exercises is an added bonus. Many thanks S
Proulxph
Man, 365 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Bel entraînement pour un papa d'une petite fille qui court partout. Je me sens beaucoup plus athlétique qu'au départ. Je suis bien heureux d'avoir essayé autre chose que le barbell. Je vais très certainement terminer l'entraînement.
Alison I.
Woman, 263 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Very good programme, particularly for those who also do other sports/ exercise classes. The three days a week are manageable and still get results. Don't be afraid to push the weight for a set as you can always reduce/ increase as needed, and that's how you'll get the most out of it (but always listen to your body and don't hurt yourself!). Very pleased with how it's going and the balance of repetition and variety.
Žiga S.
Man, 333 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
Great program to introduce my girlfriend to health and functional fitness 💪🏻🙏🏻
Woman, 35
1 week complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I’m not finished with the program but wanted to leave a review. I have been following Justina on YouTube for quite awhile and have been weight lifting with ideas and tips for programming that she provides via YouTube. I did this for 12 weeks and decided to try out this program here. I put significant because some of the prescribed workouts were things I’ve been doing for the last 12 weeks and needed to changed them up so I wouldn’t overuse the muscles and a particular move. But, if I was just getting started, I wouldn’t need to really change anything. I’m also a person who works out at home so this is great and it’s so easy to swap out a move for something that works the same muscle groups!