The human body holds a specificity in range of motion. As the body ages, grows, or deteriorates in both anatomical structure and motion capacity the mind (the neurons) are associated to limited pathways of movement. Expansions of movement are also possible of course. Specific training is Functional Anatomy Training methodology that increases or maintains the body’s capacity for motion and specific functional strength that the intention of the motion is meant to accomplish. There are many great training methods for Functional Movement available today. As always, I encourage you to search for one that best fits with your personal situation in mind.
The ultimate goal for functional training is to expand the range of motion, and to increase the specific strengthening of the muscles involved and the familiarity or recall mechanisms for the neurological associations induced or operating during the functional release and control of physical structures accordingly. Sports specific utilization has been the most common application for such specified training up to this point in time. However, now the importance of daily functional strength and conditioning exercises has become common place in physiology, injury rehabilitation, and for fine motor skills enhancements in both disabled, and highly capable anatomical performers. Isometric training involved with the functional movements specific to a path of operating structures, tissues, and nervous system requirements has become a personal development tool for the advanced and the layman alike. Utilization includes enhanced performance physicality through movement potential, injury prevention, and pain reduction.
Isometric resistance training through a pathway for intended motion increases the strength on both sides of the articulation (the joint or movement axis point). The idea being that structural integrity of the tissues and kinesthetic connections, (bone, joint, soft tissue, muscle contraction and relaxation) are enhanced for improved mobility. The purpose originates with improving one’s quality of life through specific movement pathways for daily functional importance. Yoga, Pilates, Capoeira, are also great introductions to baseline movements and advanced mobility training - A few good places to look further into the importance and relevance of Isometric Movement pathway training include:
https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/functional-range-conditioning/
Happy movement! Keep moving, keep thinking, and you will always be able to keep doing!