by Stefano Tripney, MovNat Master Trainer & Team Instructor Instagram: @captainstefano If you’re a fan of MovNat and Natural Movement, there comes a time when you want to bring your practice outdoors and start implementing a wider variety of skillsets, especially the ones that are harder to practice when training indoors is ... Read more ›
Everything starts with breathing. Breathing is a natural movement. Not the motion of your body through space, but an internal movement your body needs to do from the moment you are born to the moment you die. Most of us take it for granted, but ask anyone with breathing issues and they ... Read more ›
Ten years ago, MovNat founder, Erwan Le Corre, began offering the very first MovNat courses in the USA. These were immersive, week-long retreats to help people learn how to move naturally and experience Natural Movement Fitness in its purest form - deep in the mountains of West Virginia. Erwan presented a brand new ... Read more ›
By David Dickinson, L1 MCT In my last article, I talked about my long road to recovery, and how finding Natural Movement has transformed my physical ability, and overall recovery. Since completing my MovNat Level 1 Certification, I have employed Natural Movement on a regular basis, which has also transformed the lives ... Read more ›
If you'd like to connect with other MovNatters in your community for some Natural Movement practice, please join us at one of the following MovNat Meetup events happening all around the world on Saturday, July 13th. Note: This Meetup coinicides with our MovNat Meetup and Back to Basics Challenge, which starts July 8th! ... Read more ›
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 ›