The Greater Accra and Eastern Regions are selecting representatives for the National Functional Fitness Event scheduled for December.

Last August 9 saw the selection process in motion as eight females and six males including technical officials and coaches were taken through drills at the Idrowhyt Events Centre in Accra in preparations for the up upcoming finals later in the year.

The drills which included running jumping jacks, press ups, push ups, mountain climbing, lunges and other exercises were led by Charles Owusu Ansah, President of Functional Sports League Ghana (FSLG).

He urged the trainees to maintain discipline, determination, desire and work hard to build their confidence. strength, stamina and speed to gain selection into the final. He said the selection will continue until the right candidates are selected.

Some of the participants who enjoyed the exciting fitness programme said their aim is to have a feel of sports and represented Ghana at the international level.

The winners will get the opportunity to participate in at an international championship in Egypt.

Functional Fitness is a type of exercise that focuses on training your body for the movements you perform in everyday life. It emphasizes using multiple muscle groups together to improve your ability to perform daily tasks like lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, and twisting. This approach contrasts with traditional weight training that may isolate specific muscles.

By Sammy Heywood Okine