Why do so many gyms focus on functional training during Personal Training sessions? ADVERTISEMENT 1.04K viewsJuly 7, 2012 0 Celso0 July 7, 2012 0 Comments Most gym’s focus on functional training as opposed to cardio or weight lifting. I think functional training is not for everyone what do you all think? 12 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Bryant0 Posted 0 Comments /Disagree. Personally I wouldn’t stress functional training. I stress whatever I believe would best benefit the client. For most people strait cardio/ weight bearing is the best way to go. Only when with athletes do I think functional training is the best. You are viewing 1 out of 12 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login