The Summer Sale Is Over! Use coupon code: GetAMoveOn Click Here to Shop Certification Courses | Click Here to Shop Workshops See below for additional special offers. Hey MovNatters! Summer is coming, and MovNat is on track to have our biggest year ever! So, we ... Read more ›
If you're a human in reasonably good health, you should be able to kneel on the ground comfortably and efficiently. Unfortunately, many people struggle with kneeling and experience pain as soon as they move into certain positions. But it doesn't have to be this way. Kneeling can and should be a relatively effortless activity - ... Read more ›
By Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder Imagine a workout that involves the natural movements you used to do as a young kid: stepping up, down, forward and through, vaulting, jumping and landing, lying, rolling and crawling, getting up and down, running, balancing, hanging and climbing, lifting and carrying, throwing and catching, etc. Those ... Read more ›
By Aika Yoshida Imagine you travel across the ocean and are competing at the world’s biggest stage with the goal to stand at the top of the podium; something you have been dreaming about for the last two years, and a challenge where one slip of your foot or hand at the start ... Read more ›
Most people do abdominal crunches and sit-ups because they want lean, visible abs that "pop" and look great at the beach, but they're going about it all wrong. In this post, we'll show how a simple shift in perspective paired with some strategic changes can deliver much more than a great physique. You'll ... Read more ›
My experience in the MovNat Combatives course was excellent. Everyone involved was very friendly and supportive, the environment was safe, with the biggest risk being getting a little scratch or two and getting some sand in the eyes. It was challenging, fun, and everyone was motivating each other and pushing themselves to do their ... Read more ›
By Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder Every sign shows that MovNat, as a method, community and brand, has proven that you don't need to be fit to start practicing movement - but you have to move to be fit. You can also start wherever you find yourself, whatever that level is. ... Read more ›
By Eric Brown, MovNat Team Instructor and former Navy SEAL OK, I admit it. Doing an OCR (Obstacle Course Race) is fun! I get to move in these complex environments using the Natural Movement skills that I love to practice. Adapting to obstacles, terrain and weather. Proving that I have what it takes ... Read more ›
By Danny Clark, MovNat Master Instructor and Performance Director Last year, Erwan traveled to the picturesque town of Rochester, Vermont to teach a very special event. It was called “Immersion,” and served as a throwback to MovNat’s origins. You see, MovNat didn’t launch as a certifying education system or a gym-based workshop. That ... Read more ›
By Dr. Jon Morey, Level 3 MCT Quality movement—movement that promotes revitalization and restoration—is essential for fitness, health and maintenance of an active lifestyle. However, the faddish exercise routines popularized by YouTube warriors hardly constitute quality movement. The fatter society gets, it seems the more insane the workouts become. There are “Boot ... Read more ›
At first glance, you might think Prone Lying movements are similar to Yoga, or some form of stretching. Well, Prone Lying is one of many natural, practical, adaptable ground movements...that will stretch your body, make you feel looser, and improve your overall mobility, among other positive benefits. Imagine yourself in a natural environment - ... Read more ›
The telltale sign of a great athlete or mover is they make hard movements look easy. This is possible for not only top level performers, but anyone who starts moving naturally at a level that is appropriate for their ability. Your body is designed to perform both simple and complex movements effortlessly. Unfortunately, many ... Read more ›
By Alex Schenker, Level 3 MovNat Certified Trainer When we fall, we make one of two choices: fight against the forces that are pulling us to the ground, or embrace the transition from standing to lying down. This latter option allows us to "go with the flow". Instead of fighting a losing battle, ... Read more ›
By Thomas Berkery, PT, DPT, Level 1 MovNat Certified Trainer Every once in a while you run into a paradigm shift that radically changes the way you think about a subject. The Practice of Natural Movement is one of these paradigm shifts. Simply put, Erwan Le Corre’s The Practice of Natural Movement is among ... Read more ›
Doctors agree: moving naturally does the body good. And some movements do the body a lot of good, which is why many doctors are now recommending Natural Movement to their patients. And it's no wonder why. Simply by making a habit of moving naturally, you're likely to experience fat loss, lean muscle ... Read more ›
By Bernd Reicheneder, MovNat Team Instructor What can you do when you have minimal space to practice Natural Movement? One option is to do a Micro Combo Workout, which is just like a regular MovNat Combo workout, except the goal is to include as many skills as you can practice in as little ... Read more ›
The Pros and Cons of Burpees & 5 Natural Movements That Are Better Alternatives By Thomas Berkery, Physical Therapist, Level 1 MovNat Certified Trainer Let’s be honest. None of us enjoys doing Burpees. If you have ever been in an exercise class that involved Burpees you’ve learned first-hand why Burpees are loved by trainers ... Read more ›
Almost ten year later, these insights that were shared at NASA are still way ahead of their time. Any astronaut will tell you that floating around in zero gravity for extended periods of time has serious consequences for the human body. Rapid deterioration of health, and in particular, loss of muscle mass ... Read more ›
Transform Your Movement Skills & Fitness, and Build Real World Capability From the Ground Up An epic moment in MovNat history has arrived. We are pleased to announce MovNat's first online educational course, Natural Movement Fundamentals, is finally available TODAY! This course is the ultimate primer to restoring your body and building ... Read more ›
By Danny Clark, MovNat Performance Director and Master Instructor When great minds meet and collaborate, the world changes. In early 2015, Katy Bowman – a biomechanist and best selling author - decided to attend a “Natural Movement Retreat” held by Erwan Le Corre on the quintessential beachscape of Sayulita, Mexico. I just happened to ... Read more ›