by Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder The notion that movement or even physical exercise can be “purely” physical is absurd. Your muscles don’t have neurons. They don’t think or get “confused”. They don’t know their names. They don’t know how to count to ten. They have no intention of their own. ... Read more ›
Your body wants to move. It craves natural movement. And while any movement is better than nothing, there are some natural movements that can and should be done more often than just during designated practice sessions or workout days. And this is one of the so-called "secrets" of really good natural movers. They don't ... Read more ›
It's a universal truth. We all make time for what is important to us. And yet, many people struggle to make time for important things like taking care of their health and fitness, which is something many people wish they did. Motivation helps, of course, but it doesn't last. It comes and goes, and ... Read more ›
Why Professionals Who Want to Teach Movement Safely and Efficiently are Aligning With the MovNat Method By Danny Clark, MovNat Performance Director and Master Instructor One of the key values of the MovNat method is its usability for health and fitness professionals looking to build a better base of movement for their students. ... Read more ›
By Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder Who said balance training is only for the elderly? Balance is critical for people of all ages. Not only does it help us avoid falling, it also serves as a foundation for all bipedal movement such as walking, running, and jumping. Plus, it's a great tool for improving ... Read more ›
By Danny Clark, MovNat Performance Director and Master Instructor Is the MovNat Natural Movement System a step back when it comes to health, fitness, and exercise science? We believe it's a step forward. Hi Rob. This is a great philosophical discussion point, and it’s likely a thought process that ... Read more ›
by Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder While humans may occasionally reflect about the purpose of their lives, the fundamental biological agenda of all animals is not only survival but also reproduction, which ensures that their genetic pool is transmitted to their offspring and therefore perpetuates itself. Even to those of us who ... Read more ›
Welcome to the Advanced Level. Few people endeavor into this territory, but the ones who do open the door to a whole new world of possibilities. The self-confidence and empowerment that comes from pursuing this level of training - not to mention the real world capability and conditioning you'll receive - is well-worth ... Read more ›
Question: I am curious. I am morbidly obese, 350+, and in bad, bad shape. Is this "over my head?" - Ricky The short answer: it's only over your head if you think it is. The fact that you're wondering means you have some self-confidence lurking inside of you, and you're curious ... Read more ›
By Nathan Amado, Level 3 MovNat Certified Trainer & MovNat Combatives Trainer Want to learn how to combine natural movements into a challenging, full body workout? Here’s an intermediate-level MovNat Combo Workout, which will help you break a sweat and transform your body while you're improving your natural movement skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buDj6_hAfP4 ... Read more ›
By Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder Who said the only way to hang from a horizontal surface is with a "dead-hang"? This is shrinking your movement horizon, which in turn shrinks your practice, which shrinks your movement skills and conditioning, ultimately shrinking your movement capability. If you are a MovNatter, you are already ... Read more ›
by Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder Many fitness programs and movement systems are useful, and provide a lot of benefits. Some are even functional. But very few are practical. This is a major differentiator between MovNat and other fitness methods because all natural movement training is inherently practical, and thus, delivers superior ... Read more ›
You'd be surprised how well an average adult human being should be able to move. It's no secret that average fitness levels have been gradually decreasing in the modern world for a long time. Unfortunately, the bar for health, fitness, and natural movement has been lowered so many times that, as a ... Read more ›
By Danny Clark, MovNat Performance Director and Master Instructor Welcome to Part 2 of my MovNat Urban Training Journal series. You can click here to read part 1. Let me be upfront and just say it: this program has been an abysmal failure (for me). Weeks 1 and 2 went as ... Read more ›
By John Sifferman We asked our MovNat Team Instructors: What daily habit have you adopted that's helped you to get healthier, move better, or become more capable for the real world? Stefano Tripney - MovNat Team Instructor Ground Movement. Thinking this question over was a bit like mining for gold. ... Read more ›
"As women, we have been conditioned to believe that we are only meant to use our physicality to conform to beauty standards, take up as little space as possible, and to be nice...[Movement] fosters confidence, competence, and capability." - Abby Corriveau One of the greatest strengths of the MovNat community is the ... Read more ›
By Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder Even though it's a rudimentary movement pattern, many people have difficulty performing the inverted foot hand crawl (aka the "crab walk" or the "crab crawl") with efficiency - including very fit individuals who have simply never learned how to perform this basic move properly. Simple mistakes are more ... Read more ›
So, you've already worked through our Beginner's Guide to MovNat. You can balance on a 2x4 board, stick your landings, and crawl effortlessly. You've been there, done that. And now, you're ready for more. Congratulations. You are entering into the Intermediate Level. Below, you'll find five intermediate level MovNat Combo Workouts that ... Read more ›
By Craig Rice, MovNat Team Instructor Are you making these mistakes while balancing? If you've never been coached in natural and efficient balance technique, then like most people, you'll probably have some room for improvement. Addressing deficiencies will make a big difference in your performance, especially when you increase the challenge (e.g. narrower ... Read more ›
by Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder Natural movement is progressive. You don't suddenly morph into a skilled, efficient, natural mover when you are born, or reach some arbitrary milestone in life, such as adulthood. On the contrary, the acquisition of movement skill and adaptability is a relatively slow process. Furthermore, it cannot ... Read more ›