When making a functional training programme, it is essential to analyse and understand the demands of your sport. Different sports require different types of training; some require more power and speed, while others require greater endurance. When designing a functional training programme, it is important to cover all planes of movement for all the major muscle groups, giving an all round workout that focuses on sport specific movements.Functional training can be combined with other forms of training, such as weights to build muscle, to create an all round, balanced programme that can get an athlete into top form for competition.