"It was physically demanding, mentally challenging, and a life changing adventure." - Jessica Groves-Chapman 1) Can you give us a snapshot of who you are (i.e. a little about yourself, your background, and what you do today)? My name is Jessica Groves-Chapman; I am a mover, movement educator, writer, business owner, partner, ... Read more ›
By John Sifferman We asked some of our top MovNat Professionals: What is the biggest mistake natural movers and/or movement-minded fitness enthusiasts make? Kimberly Alexander - Level 3 MCT Natural Movement is sweeping through the fitness industry world-wide as people search for more purpose as it relates to their training. ... Read more ›
10 Ways MovNat Changes Your Perspective About Fitness and Movement By Danny Clark, MovNat Performance Director and Master Instructor Many people are inherently resistant to learning MovNat, especially those who have been in the industry of fitness or therapy for awhile. Instead of going through the sometimes uncomfortable, energy intensive process of reorganizing thought ... Read more ›
How To Move With Purpose, Increase Your Real World Capability, and Get More Out Of Your Natural Movement Practice If you want a body that moves powerfully, gracefully, and efficiently, that doesn't wear out or get hurt easily, you've got to do things a little differently. And you've got to go deep. Too many ... Read more ›
By Erwan Le Corre, MovNat Founder The Tripod Vault involves using a foot for support, not just one or two hands, making it the easiest and safest type of vault. The great advantage of the Tripod Vault is that it is the best entry-level vault technique for those unfamiliar with vaults. Indeed, it is ... Read more ›
By Thomas Berkery, Physical Therapist, Level 1 MovNat Certified Trainer What initially sparked my interest in MovNat wasn’t the incredible feats of physical prowess demonstrated in so many of the videos, but the way it changed my perception of movement. When I first watched the video “The Workout the World Forgot” ... Read more ›
“Hey! I want to do an intermediate-level MovNat Combo that focuses on some of the other climbing skills.” Well, have I got the combo for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ppgif1LV4&feature=youtu.be This MovNat Combo focuses on five skills: Front power traverse Running Side swing traverse Foot hand crawl Leg ... Read more ›
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 ›