Human movement method

🌿 Finding time for exercise can be tough in our busy lives, but integrating small changes like walking or cycling instead of driving can make a big difference! Here are five easy ways to add more movement to your day:
1. 🚴‍♀️ Cycle or walk to work.
2. 🚶‍♂️ Park at the back of the car park.
3. 🏃‍♂️ Take the stairs instead of the lift.
4. 🧍‍♂️ Stand rather than sit at your desk.
5. 💬 Walk and talk during meetings or catch-ups.

Every little bit counts towards a healthier you! 💪✨ #HealthyLifestyle #FitnessTips #StayActive #WellnessJourney #DailyExercise #MindBodyBalance #HealthyHabits

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Human movement method

So this is 42.  

Age is more than a number, it's a factor, but not a determining factor.  

I have been a lot of things in my life but I am proud to say this is probably the best well rounded shape I have ever been in.  Physically, mentally, and emotionally.

What's my secret?  I'll tell you....

I do everything wrong according to the bro science.  What I do is well tested in meta analysis and based on evolutionary biomechanical principles.  

I focus on the movement patterns like...
Walking
Jogging
Running
Crawling
Climbing
Carrying 
Pushing
Pulling 
Throwing

I workout at home with about $300 worth of equipment
I walk a lot
I don't count calories or macros
I keep the exercises functional and global, I don't really do isolation work.
I Strength train 4 days a week
I do softissue and mobility 6 days a week
I walk everyday
I nap
I focus on food I find fulfilling in more than a physical way, and I don't mean emotional eating
I don't drink really anymore
I drink mostly coffee and water
I focus on quality relationships 

In my teens it was just basic calisthenics and jogging
In my 20s lots of H.I.I.T. training, kettlebell, and jogging.
In my 30s I was a competitive power lifter and I also did some strong man training.
In my 40s, I have focused on over all health. 

At every age we have different physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Looking back on it I realize my training reflected my inner world.  My hopes, my fears, and most of all my sense of self.  Who I was and who I wanted dto be.  

I, like most people believe "functional training" need to be flashy or extreme.  I was in pain all the time and I was constantly burnt out.  I have aged into a more moderate path and it has yielded better results.  So why change? After a life of chronic pain, it's at its most manageable, and I feel the best.  

The the "just get strong" and the idea that things just hurt after 30 is in my case not true.  I hope you find it's not true for you as well. I have my lowest level of overall pain since my childhood. 

The idea that fitness needs to be hard and that you need to be in pain is a myth that needs to die. Choose exercise and activity that is restorative not destructive. 

In your 20s it makes sense to want to prove yourself.
In your 30s it makes sense to want to establish yourself.
In your 40s it makes sense to focus on quality of life. 
I'm curious what 50 will bring. 


In the end it comes down to your priorities.

It comes down to what you will and won't accept our of yourself and others.

It comes down to what you believe you can change and what you are willing to do to change it, because the change has to come from the inside first before it's manifested through daily action into a physical reality.  That is true in all things.  So consider what you are willing to confront internally when setting goals and developing habits. 

#fitness #firnessover40 #functionalfitness

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1 year ago | [YT] | 3

Human movement method

These are a few of my favorite things.

2 years ago | [YT] | 1

Human movement method

We understand that our pets need "enrichment time", but we often see our own enrichment as "work". If I could undo one thing about modern work I would undo the concept of "easy". "Easy" is a prize you win from practice. It's not something you can buy, and it's not something you can sell. It's the result of genuine effort, problem solving, and being engaged in a process. It is not a destination, it is a result, of engaging in an enriching activity until it becomes an art.

So next time someone tries to sell you easy, say "no thank you, I prefer enrichment."

I don't offer my clients "easy". I offer them enrichment. Learning and growing through a process, that is, if you choose, life long and bottomless. It's up to you if you choose that path or not.

2 years ago | [YT] | 1

Human movement method

Mobile gym day pack. Train anywhere, any time.

2 years ago | [YT] | 1

Human movement method

At the foundation of the pyramid is "posture + core." This is the most basic mechanical system the body prioritizes, mostly to keep your head off the ground. I've heard it said that if you want to know what evolution values, look at what it protects. The brain is the only organ that is completely encased in bone; therefore, we can conclude that the body values the brain as a top priority. This is why, at the foundation of the pyramid, we focus on posture first. All other systems come after the relationship between the feet and head. This is why "core" is included at this level. Without an active TVA and balanced core, posture can suffer.  


Next is "gait," mainly because after proper posture is established as a column of support that runs through the body, we then move around that column to produce movement in alternating rotational patterns. Using our rotational joints and hinge joints in an alternating pattern, we turn rotational force into propulsion through gain cycles.  


After that is "functional movement." This involves using the anterior, posterior, and lateral functional slings to climb, crawl, throw, push, pull, and twist. These basic movement patterns combine to produce all of the dynamic movements that humans are capable of doing.


After that, we can find specific areas on each individual to be reinforced through "isolation." Most bodybuilding and physical training in the last forty-to-fifty years has focused on the isolation level. Only in the last twenty years have we seen an interest in compound movements, but those are not included in the "functional movement" level from an evolutionary perspective. Using compound and isolation movements to build strength, plus a well-rounded physique, should only be accomplished after the other levels have been understood and mastered.  


For many people as they age, they start to realize that this foundational approach is the one they need to follow to go backward in their training and start from the ground level. If you want to invest a year into developing your self-care regimen and have it reap huge rewards, this is your road map.

2 years ago | [YT] | 3

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After a beautiful weekend in Detroit we are back to a wonderful rain snow mix this Monday morning. I will be countering this with the double M's. Mosdef on deck and Madcap coffee in my hand. Time to go unwind some spines.

2 years ago | [YT] | 0

Human movement method

I shot a lot of great new material yesterday. The first new video for wellness 6 should be up at 3pm today (unless I messed something up). I will be producing a new video for each movement in Wellness 6 with more detailed information on each movement as well as new support exercises to help you progress to the next level.

Tell me what you would like to see more of. I look forward to your feedback.

New videos will be out every Monday afternoon.

2 years ago | [YT] | 0

Human movement method

Just a heads up. I am working on material for the wellness 6 program right now. There is a lot more information coming. If you have specific questions or specific requests feel free to either put them in the comments section or put them in this post. My goal is to create a open-source program, that is highly versatile, and clearly defined to help you get the most out of your practice. Thank you to all of you that have already donated to my Venmo. I appreciate the cup of coffee ☕☕☕. As we all know, I run on coffee.

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