We don’t often do procedure reviews on such topics at The Lean Berets, but considering the amount of colon cancer and digestive problems in America today, this is worth a series of posts. It’s my personal story. I’ll do my best to be very straight forward and honest in description for educational purposes. There is…… More
Historically a hundred years ago or so, better physical education programs focused on the restorative content area “first” before sports. Sports were not used to get people in shape—a form of restorative or even “medical” gymnastics was used quite often. There were different systems of course, but the idea was to create good quality movement…… More
I recently had the opportunity to teach a 5th Grade Physical Education class as a volunteer parent. I had a number of activities for the children which included relaxation, breathing, calisthenics, crawls, speed/agility/quickness drills, balance, and some free-play time. I had two pairs of Indian Clubs with me for a quick demonstration. The kids were…… More
Fasten your seat belts then rip them off before launching for this energizing show with Stephen Jepson from Never Leave the Playground! We hope you enjoy this inspiration show about healthy and ACTIVE aging, experimenting with learning new movements that are brain challenging, improving balance, maintaining mobility and functional independence and so much more!!! Listen…… More
The concept of “Functional Movement” is nothing new. There are many references historically that deal with the same subject. Interestingly, America’s physical education roots were grounded in movement efficiency and quality of movement with a practical application emphasis–or as we might say again today, “functional.” Here’s a nice example of this need for functional fitness…… More
We began offering Posture Workshops for corporate clients and parents recently working extensively and body alignment and proper angles for study and work. Here’s why…be inspired by the Grundy Center Spartans in Iowa and their “Thinking Bodies” Noble Purpose theme for 2014. Posture matters. Historically, our elders knew that posture directly tied into learning in…… More