Erwan Le Corre is a pioneer in natural movement and the founder of MovNat. He is also a US National Record Holder. Recently, Le Corre, a Breaking Muscle favorite contributor, held his breath for 6 minutes ... Continue Reading
The Practice of Natural Movement
Anyone who knows Erwan Le Corre knows that he is a deeply serious man and, in total contrast, a liberated family man who is unbound by conventions that most of us hang on to as to be normal. Le Corre has ... Continue Reading
Injury Prehab With Natural Movement
Injuries suck. There’s no other way around it. You may never become truly bulletproof, but if you understand the injury equation, you can tip the scales in your favor. Here you’ll discover the hidden costs ... Continue Reading
Why Strength Still Matters in the Modern World
Georges Hébert, the great French physical education innovator, developed what was known as “la méthode naturelle,” or The Natural Method. He was convinced that for humans to thrive, they need the physical ... Continue Reading
The Perks of Play to Better Your Movement
Play gets a bad rap. We call it kid's stuff—silly and impractical. But this attitude doesn’t take into account the huge neuroplastic benefits of playful exploration. You can use play as an incredibly ... Continue Reading
In Movement Context Is Everything
What does a creek teach us about our movement and training? More than you might think. The way you move and the way you look depend entirely on the context you put yourself in, day in and day out. ... Continue Reading
Movement Matters – Changing Perceptions of Fitness
I can’t lie. When Breaking Muscle asked me to review “Movement Matters” by biomechanist Katy Bowman, I had a fanboy moment. As soon as I gathered myself, I pulled out my copy and re-read it. It’s even ... Continue Reading
Mix Up Your Get Ups for Resilient Legs
If you’re like most of us humans, you’re going to spend a pretty large amount of time using your legs to get from Point A to Point B. They’re quite good at that, if you teach them to be. As others ... Continue Reading
Low-Key Strategies for Skill Building
I’m really bad at balancing on narrow, round things. Especially if they are high up. I know the technical points I’m supposed to observe, but I still suck at it. I suck at it because I’ve been woefully ... Continue Reading
A “No Program” Approach for Limitless Growth
The fitness arena is evolving in a refreshing way; the paradigm is shifting, and we’re ushering in the era of movement training. Contrary to popular belief, there’s more to this revolution than handstands ... Continue Reading
Willpower Won’t Work: Hack Your Habit
The beautiful thing about your body is that it can change itself at any time. It’s capable of tremendous improvement. You’ve likely heard of the SAID principle, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand. We ... Continue Reading
Hips Don’t Lie: 4 Drills to Unlock Your Stiff Hips
The hip joint is one of the most mobile in the body, so why can’t you move yours? Most people I know waste their time with: Foam rolling Couch stretching, and Lounging in pigeon ... Continue Reading
You Can Squat…Now What?
Owning the flat-footed squat is kind of like a choose-your-own-adventure-book. From mobility and strength to coordination, the squat sets you up to develop a broad base of athleticism. Now that we’ve ... Continue Reading
Tune In to Prevent Injury
Think back to your last injury. Maybe you were overzealous as you eked out the last few reps or bit off more weight than you could chew. Perhaps you woke up with aching joints and bruises after a bit of ... Continue Reading
Roughhousing Is Good for You
We have an odd relationship with fighting and physical contact. We seal ourselves off from it, leaving it to the men and women in the cage. Rarely do we take time to engage in playful conflict. But ... Continue Reading
Movement in Urban Semi-Nature
Amazing lush foliage, giant trees with an intricate and unusual weave of branches through which to navigate and swing, stones aplenty to hoist and heave, and a cool stream are beautiful images for a ... Continue Reading
Movement Is Bigger Than Fitness
In the grand scheme of things, your PRs and race times aren’t that important. There, I’ve said it. Improving yourself is always something to be proud of, but there’s more to movement than exercise. Hang ... Continue Reading
The 1% Solution for Better Movement
This article is for anyone who wants to get better at anything. I’ve applied the concept I’ll explain to pretty much everything, from Brazilian jiu jitsu, to bouldering, to crawling. The basic idea is to ... Continue Reading
Advanced Drills for Hip Mobility, Balance, and Power
Over/unders combine flexion, extension, rotation, abduction, and adduction at the ankle, knee, and hip joints while also promoting postural integrity and a neutral spine. Done with a quick tempo, they also ... Continue Reading
Is What You See What You Get? Focus Your Internal Camera
When you go to a doctor for an ailment, you generally have a list of symptoms ready when the doctor asks what's wrong. The doctor may ask questions or run tests to rule things out and get a more precise ... Continue Reading
The World Is Your Gym
What if it were possible to blur the line between the gym and the rest of the world? For those who want to challenge their fitness, exercise, and movement skills in unorthodox ways, I have a way to do just ... Continue Reading
Lateral Training for Athleticism and Injury Prevention
Generally when you train, you probably either move forward or stand in place. You might go for a run with some distant goal in mind, race toward the end zone or goal, or pick up heavy weights and root ... Continue Reading
Your Movement Needs an Upgrade: How to Reboot Your System
You’re behind the wheel of the most powerful machine on the planet: the human body. Has anybody taught you how to use it most effectively? No matter your sport, movement matters. Today I want to share how ... Continue Reading
From Rehearsal to Reality: How to Train for Chaos
In every physical endeavor, there is what looks good in practice, what happens in real life, and the space between the two. This is perhaps best exemplified in martial arts training. Martial artists ... Continue Reading
