Ron Marthe
Owner of Pure Synergy Training

Ron graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. Upon completion of an internship in cardiac & pulmonary rehab, Ron owned and operated fitness facilities and an athletic enhancement camp in Spokane, WA.  Ron has over 12 years experience in the fitness industry and is known as one of Idaho’s leading functional training gurus.  Through his experiences, he has been exposed to a wide variety of training techniques and concepts, thus utilizing the best of these principles to produce a balanced approach to fitness and health.

What is Functional Training?

Functional Training is a classification of exercise that involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life.

In many respects, Functional Training should be thought of in terms of a movement continuum. As humans, we perform a wide range of movement activities, such as: Walking, jogging, running, sprinting, jumping, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, turning, standing, starting, stopping, climbing and lunging. All of these activities involve smooth, rhythmic motions. 

Traditional weight lifting involves structured movements that if not performed precisely, can cause injury.  Through Functional Training, the risk of injury is diminished, the neuromuscular system is stimulated and clients never get bored with this ever-changing programming style.

Often, Functional Training uses bands, balls, free-weights, and plyometric exercises, in an attempt to condition the body in an unstable environment.  We believe the most effective way to train is to perform exercises that imitate activities or specific movements of everyday life.  Ron is at the forefront of this training concept.  Not only does he use this training style, he also educates area trainers about functional training.