Marcus Filly

Marcus Filly is the creator, founder, and CEO of Functional Bodybuilding. He is a 6x CrossFit Games athlete (2016 12th fittest) and has decades of experience coaching and designing both individual and group training programs. Marcus has an extensive training background and has also competed in baseball, golf, and Division 1 collegiate soccer.

Marcus’s passion for helping others live healthy lives led him partway through medical school until he turned his career focus to coaching. After the peak of his competitive CrossFit career, suffering from burnout and injury, he developed training that blends bodybuilding methods with functional movements to help others look good and move well - with a focus on longevity, strength, and aesthetics. His online fitness and nutrition programs are enjoyed by participants around the world. He also hosts the Look Good Move Well podcast. Marcus lives in Novato, CA with his wife, Megan, and two daughters.

@marcusfillly

Marcus' Essential Gear Picks

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The Rucker 4.0 by GORUCK is a black rucksack with a minimalist design, highlighted by a sleek horizontal stripe and the GORUCK brand name on the front. It features multiple compartments and a durable structure, making it perfect for rucking, travel, or outdoor adventures.
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The Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0 by GORUCK, made from sturdy 1000D CORDURA in black, is displayed against a white background. It highlights a distinct logo and arrow design, ergonomic lumbar support, adjustable shoulder straps, and has a flap pocket on top.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura (The Original Ruck) by GORUCK, available in gray, has black straps and velcro patches on the front. Its minimalist design includes an American flag icon in the top left corner, highlighting its American manufacturing origins.
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Training Weight Vest 2.0
$195.00

Favorite Workout:

JACKIE

Row 1k

50 Thrusters 45lb

30 Pull Ups

Advice To Your Younger Self:

Choose your relationships carefully and invest deeply in the ones that matter most to you.

What’s On Top Of Your Rucking Playlist:

Diary of a CEO

Modern Wisdom Podcast

Audible Books

Favorite Beer / Coffee Order:

Ristretto Shot or Single-origin V60 pour over