natural movement

The motto “be strong to be useful” is thrown around a lot in movement circles. One of the best ways to accomplish both goals is to do things the old-fashioned way - the “take the stairs, not the elevator” ... Continue Reading

Having trained with Pavel Tsatsouline and many of his expert instructors, I understood how barefoot training helps us master the proprioceptive link between the foot and the ground to generate force and ... Continue Reading

Running is like breathing. Just because you do it doesn’t mean you do it well. Whether you’re prepping for your first 5k or your next marathon, it’s critical to develop an understanding and appreciation of ... Continue Reading

We’re in the middle of a big shift in fitness. There’s a growing departure from exercise as we’ve traditionally thought of it: treadmills, bikes, and the squat rack. With the increasing popularity of ... Continue Reading

I’m going to go out on a limb and guess you’ve dealt with pain. Possibly, you’re stuck with it even now. Pain has a way of hindering our athletic progress and quality of life. Luckily, your body houses its ... Continue Reading

Training is ninety percent mental, fifty percent of the time, for 88 percent of the population. Or something like that. Right? Training being mental makes for a nice buzz phrase, and while it’s ... Continue Reading

Your ability to raise your arm above your head is dependent upon the healthy function of a major joint in your shoulder region - the glenohumeral joint. This is what most of us know as the “ball and socket ... Continue Reading

The shoulder area is one of the most neglected areas of the body, especially when an injury occurs and therapy is implemented. Many therapists like to isolate certain muscles, especially the rotator cuffs, ... Continue Reading

If you work a lot, have kids, go to school, or have life obligations that give you the sense you cannot train/exercise/practice/move - then you are not alone. I think a lot of people would do something if ... Continue Reading

The tripod position, otherwise known as “standing in base” or the “technical get up,” is a movement I first learned in Brazilian jiu jitsu, but later learned more about in MovNat training. Simply put, it ... Continue Reading

This article is for people new to grappling arts or thinking of taking the first step through the door of a gym. The purpose is to not only give you technical insight, but also to put grappling into the ... Continue Reading

We were only two days into our fitness retreat and a fellow participant, “Frank,” was already in a legitimate life-or-death struggle. A seemingly non-stop series of head-high waves were breaking right on ... Continue Reading

The connection between mind and body is critical to athletic performance. Sensory maps in the brain control our patterns of movement, but forming the connection between mind and body is more complex than ... Continue Reading

To the question, “Where should I train natural movement?” the answer is simple: anywhere and everywhere. It is essential to be able to move and perform in diverse environments and situations with ... Continue Reading

We live in a world unlike anything else before. Modern conveniences allow us to exist with little effort. Everything is designed to be comfortable - including our gyms and workout equipment. Why ... Continue Reading

This winter I’ve treated more patients who have been injured, some rather seriously, due to slipping on ice. Sure, anyone can have bad luck and slip on a sleek surface, but you can increase your odds of ... Continue Reading

Moving with good form requires the right kind of fuel. Simply look at triathletes finishing an Ironman or runners finishing a marathon. Often they are bent over, twisted, and shuffling. Their gait patterns ... Continue Reading

Welcome to the Natural Movement section of Breaking Muscle, and week three of our first four-week training plan. It is specifically designed to achieve one of the most difficult, yet rewarding physical ... Continue Reading

Click Here to Join the Challenge and Share With Friends Welcome to the Natural Movement section of Breaking Muscle, and week three of our first four-week training plan. It is specifically designed to ... Continue Reading

Welcome to the Natural Movement section of Breaking Muscle, and week two of our first four-week training plan. It is specifically designed to achieve one of the most difficult, yet rewarding physical ... Continue Reading

Today I want to introduce you to our first four-week training plan. It is specifically designed to achieve one of the most difficult, yet rewarding physical challenges: climbing on top of a horizontal ... Continue Reading