Functional Training Institute

09/12/2025

🤔You might be wondering: ❓❓❓
“Is Swiss Ball Metabolic Training really for me?”

If you’re any of the below, the answer is
A BIG YES! ✅✅✅

1️⃣ You’re recovering from past injuries
🔵Maybe your shoulder, knee, or lower back still doesn’t feel 100%.
SBMT will show you joint-friendly progressions that build strength and control while respecting your body.

2️⃣You want better balance, coordination & brain-body connection
🔵Swiss Ball work challenges your nervous system and cognition, not just your muscles – great for longevity, focus, and everyday performance.

3️⃣You’re a fitness enthusiast who’s bored of the same workouts
🔵If you love training but feel stuck in a rut, you’ll learn fun, creative, yet purposeful Swiss Ball sequences you can plug into your own sessions.

4️⃣You’re an athlete chasing better performance & fewer injuries
🔵You’ll discover how to use the Swiss Ball to enhance stability, power transfer and control, so you can move efficiently and stay resilient.

5️⃣ You’re a personal trainer, coach, or physiotherapist
🔵You’ll walk away ready to coach Swiss Ball Metabolic Training safely and effectively, with clear progressions for clients at every level.
Final

This SBMT certification is intentionally designed to be:

🎯Highly practical – you’ll be moving, not just listening

🎯 Immediately applicable – use what you learn on yourself and your clients the very next day

🎯System-based – not random drills, but a clear framework you can grow with

If that sounds like you…

Click the link in the bio to register & secure the early bird price today

25/11/2025

Hey ! 👋

The 2026 Workout You Don't Want To Miss 💪️

Join SBMT 2026— our Swiss Ball Metabolic Training workshop at FTI! 🎯
This isn’t just another fitness class — it’s designed to:

✅ Improve your mobility & coordination using the Swiss ball, a super-versatile functional training tool.

✅ Help manage and reduce pain , especially in the spine, shoulders, and limbs.

✅ Build functional strength that carries over to real-life movements — not just gym reps.

✅ Recover better — great if you’re rehabbing an injury, or just want smarter, safer training.

🎯 Whether you're recovering, training for performance, or just want to feel better in your body, this workshop can help.

📍 Venue: FTI @ Leisure Park Kallang
📅 Date: 18 January 2026
💵 Fee: S$400 (early bird promo)

Spots are limited — register via link in bio to secure your slot or DM to ask us any questions! 😊

https://www.fti-r4.com/sbmt-2026

Let’s move better, feel better, and live with zest!

11/11/2025

Meet Boston!

With a strong foundation in Sports and Exercise Science and a passion for helping others move better, Boston is a dedicated and well-rounded fitness professional specializing in functional training and rehabilitation.


A graduate of Republic Polytechnic’s Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science, where he was placed on the Director’s Roll of Honour—he has also attained numerous certifications in personal training, sports massage, injury prevention, and therapy techniques, including NCSF CPT, ISA-Qinetic Rehab Exercise Specialist, and multiple OMT diplomas.


His experience spans a diverse range of settings including military, clinical, and educational environments. As a Platoon Sergeant and qualified trainer in the Singapore Armed Forces, he led and coached over 250 trainees in physical conditioning and injury prevention. He further honed his skills during a chiropractic internship, assisting patients with rehab exercises and wellness education.


Driven by his own journey overcoming training-related injuries and inspired by his grandmother’s struggles with knee pain, Boston developed a deep commitment to functional training.

His approach emphasizes building strength, restoring movement, and preventing injury—helping clients of all ages feel confident, capable, and pain-free in their daily lives.


What sets him apart is not only his technical expertise but his heart for service. He finds fulfillment in empowering clients to achieve long-term results, both physically and mentally. Whether he's helping someone get back to hiking after chronic pain or guiding a beginner through foundational strength work, he brings a consistent, educational, and empathetic coaching style.


His long-term mission is to make fitness accessible, sustainable, and impactful—shaping not just bodies, but lifestyles. Constantly evolving and learning, he remains committed to delivering the highest standards of coaching and care to those he serves.

03/10/2025

🚀 It’s going LIVE – Free for 24hrs Only from Fri 3rd Oct 3pm to Sat 4th Oct 3pm.

💪🏻 Time to break free from your chronic pain!

✍🏻 Authored by Functional Training Institute founder, Nelson Chong.

🫂 Share the link with your friends & loved ones to download the e-copy now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSD7WP87

😉 For those living outside Singapore, please watch this short video on how to download the free e-copy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkY4w8ZBDecs

🙏 Thank you for your support.

📱 WhatsApp 98209550 for enquiry.

01/10/2025

🎉 FTI 16th Anniversary & Black Friday Promotion

📅 1st Oct to 31st Dec 2025.

😉 Enjoy our range of services (massage, PT, Rehab) at a ridiculous low price for yourself, friends, or loved ones.

👉🏻 1 voucher @ $96
(worth $174.40 to $305.20)
➡ Only $96 per voucher

👉🏻 5 vouchers @ $380
(worth $872 to $1,526)
➡ $76 per voucher

👉🏻 10 vouchers @ $560
(worth $1,744 to $3,052)
‼ Only $56 per voucher

🆒 Each person can only redeem one voucher by 31st Mar 2026

🎁 Get your vouchers & bless your friends & loved ones as a birthday or Christmas gift. 🎄

18/08/2025

🏋🏻 It's About Time You Break Free From Chronic Pain

👩🏻🎓 R`4 Certification Workshop

📅 10-12 Oct (Fri-Sun)

👍🏻 Whether you're looking to live pain-free or help others move better, this 3-day immersive workshop is for you.

You'll learn the award-winning, R`4 Method, a proven system that:

👉🏻 Eliminate pain at its root.
👉🏻 Restore natural movement.
👉🏻 Build a resilient body for life.

🔥 No background in fitness or therapy required - just a passion for better movement and a pain-free life.

🥰 Here are what other participants shared :
https://youtu.be/NPQpUXBDUmA?feature=shared3

🗣 Spots at limited. Click this link to find out more: https://www.fti-r4.com/sgr4

11/08/2025

🏋🏻 It's About Time You Break Free From Chronic Pain

👩🏻‍🎓 R`4 Certification Workshop

📅 10-12 Oct (Fri-Sun)

👍🏻 Whether you're looking to live pain-free or help others move better, this 3-day immersive workshop is for you.

You'll learn the award-winning, R`4 Method, a proven system that:

👉🏻 Eliminate pain at its root.
👉🏻 Restore natural movement.
👉🏻 Build a resilient body for life.

🔥 No background in fitness or therapy required - just a passion for better movement and a pain-free life.

🥰 Here are what other participants shared :
https://youtu.be/NPQpUXBDUmA?feature=shared3

🗣️ Spots at limited. Click this link to find out more: https://www.fti-r4.com/sgr4

07/08/2025

Your One Shot This Year to Get R`4 Certified – Don’t Miss It!

🤩 We’re excited to open registration for our most awaited flagship workshop

R`4 Coach Certification 2025

- 10–12 October 2025 (Fri–Sun)
📚 Whether you’re looking to live pain-free, help others move better, or understand your body on a deeper level — this 3-day immersive certification is for you.

You’ll learn the R`4 System — a proven, bullet proof method to:

- Eliminate pain at its root
- Restore natural movement
- Build a body that’s strong, mobile, and resilient for life

No background in fitness or therapy required — 🔥 just a passion for better movement and a pain-free life.

💕 This is our story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKAKg2m-uoo

Spots are limited. Reserve yours here:
https://www.fti-r4.com/sgr4

Empower yourself, your clients or your loved ones live pain-free actively just like many thousands who have learnt the unique R`4 Methodology.

11/07/2025

Nelson’s journey embodies the core values of FTI, Innovation, Compassion, and Excellence, and reflects a steadfast commitment to transforming lives through dedicated service and creative solutions.

At FTI, our vision is to help a million people live pain-free and live actively. Our mission is to empower individuals to live pain-free and actively through Nelson’s innovative R’4 methodology, a holistic approach that combines targeted therapy, movement, and personalized care to achieve lasting relief and improved quality of life.

Nelson exemplifies this vision and mission in everything he does. His unwavering dedication to his craft is rooted in a deep understanding of the importance of personalized care and continuous improvement. He sees beyond the product, he sees the person, their struggles, and their potential for recovery.

What truly sets Nelson apart is his engineer’s mind paired with a compassionate heart. His innovative spirit led him to reimagine the humble therapy ball. With meticulous precision, he studied the anatomy of targeted muscles, understanding their size, texture, and function. He tirelessly refined the design, ensuring each ball was perfectly sized to fit all targeted muscles, providing effective therapy and comfort.

Nelson paid attention to every detail, selecting textures that offer a secure grip and hold, designing for easy hygiene and washing, and ensuring durability so that these therapy balls could withstand daily use. His dedication to quality and functionality is evident in every aspect of his creation, transforming a simple tool into an essential part of therapy routines.

Throughout the years, Nelson’s journey has been filled with challenges. The road has been tough, sometimes even arduous, yet his faith and unwavering belief in his mission have kept him going. His gratitude to God for watching over him through every obstacle fuels his perseverance. He recognizes that his work is not just about creating a product but about fulfilling a higher purpose, to bring healing, comfort, and hope to those who need it most.

Today, Nelson continues to innovate and improve, aware that there is always room for growth. His story is a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. It reflects the very essence of FTI’s vision, helping a million people live pain-free and actively and its mission to empower individuals through the R’4 methodology.

We thank Nelson for embodying these values and for his unwavering commitment to making a difference. His inspiring journey reminds us all that with faith, dedication, and a heart full of purpose, we can truly transform lives and help others live pain-free, active lives.

01/07/2025

🇸🇬 Celebrate SG60 with FTI! 🎉
Only 16 exclusive spots available – reserve by 9th August 2025!

🔥 Get a 60-min R⁴ Pain & Wellness Body Evaluation
Valued at $237 – now only $60!

✅ Evolt 360 Body Composition Scan
✅ Pain & Movement Diagnosis
✅ 1-on-1 R⁴ Method Consultation

Find out the real cause of your pain in just 60 mins – and start living pain-free.

📲 Scan the QR code in the poster to book now
T&Cs apply | Valid for first-time visitors only

30/05/2025

🎉 Great Singapore Sale – R`4 Mini Vibe Special 🎉
📅 From 1st June to 31st August

🛍️ Buy 1 R`4 Mini Vibe at SGD 141 &💝 Get another one for your loved ones at 50% OFF!

🎁 Buy 2 R`4 Mini Vibes &🥳 Get the 3rd one FREE as a birthday gift for your friends!!

✨ Special Bonus For Each R`4 Mini Vibe Purchased ✨

💬 FREE 60-minute one-to-one consultation
with our R`4 Coach — worth SGD 141!

🧘‍♂️ Receive a R`4 Yoga Block &

🏋️ 2 FTI Exercise Mini Bands — worth SGD 55!

📌 Bookings for the free 60-minute consultation are subject to trainers' availability and assigned strictly by FTI.

📅 All bookings must be made by 31st December 2025.

16/05/2025

💥 Meet Coach Gu Jia Yao — a dynamic force in functional training and movement mastery.

🥋 From his early days as a competitive judo athlete, Jia Yao has transformed his passion for performance into a mission:
✨ Helping others move smarter, live pain-free, and unlock their full physical potential.

📚 Armed with expertise in kinesiology and injury prevention, he bridges elite athletic insight with everyday wellness — guiding clients toward sustainable strength and resilience.

🏆 Whether you're chasing podium finishes or simply seeking a more active, pain-free life, Coach Jia Yao is your partner in purposeful movement.

Watch his story here: