This is the first video post of four we will be featuring with Philippe Til, translator of George Hebert’s “The Natural Method,” who joins us for an overview of this amazing French movement system and its influences on global and American physical education and fitness including Coach Stan LeProtti’s LaSierra High PE program. More about…… More
This show features our good friend and Los Angeles Fitness Trainer and Physical Culture Historian Philippe Til who just translated the original work of George Hebert out of the French language into an English version entitled, “The Natural Method.” Hebert was one of the most powerful influences in PE and fitness the last 150 years,…… More
As Americans roll into another Memorial Day weekend, it is respectful to reflect upon those that have served our great country and died while serving in our armed forces. Many Americans will enjoy a nice BBQ this weekend with family and friends and rightfully so as this is one of our main holidays each year,…… More
After over three years of research on LaSierra High PE, we have launched the official film documentary teaser and fundraising efforts. This is for our country and our children. We owe them. It’s time to give back…for the “Noble Purpose.” Please view the video teaser and visit our IndieGoGo crowd funding site for donation details.…… More
We have been on a long journey at The Lean Berets. In our Basecamp group, we all had injuries and “mileage” like most people over age 30. We all felt like there was something missing. It seemed liked people today were still grasping and trying to create “something new” that often overlooked something fundamental. While…… More
“If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree.”~Michael Crichton Often those of us in the exercise science field far too often spend our time reading science journals instead of history books. Now before I receive a lot of hate mail,…… More
We went LIVE with our new Facebook page for the LaSierra High PE Film! We are very close to releasing our first film teaser video after three years of researching LaSierra and Coach Stan LeProtti, so stay tuned. To get the latest and fastest updates, jump onto our Facebook page below. The time to start…… More
Adding to our growing archives on legendary coach and physical educator Stan LeProtti and his LaSierra High School P.E. Program is a special show with his daughter Monteen LeProtti. To enjoy a journey into the past and learn about the last great P.E. program in America that made a national difference, see link below. Get…… More
Readiness Defined: “the condition for being ready, promptness, quickness, willingness to take action.” Ready for what? The Noble Purpose. What is Noble Purpose? Preservation of nation. History shows our future depends upon readiness to defend our nation and preserve our core values. Are we weaker or stronger today in America? Physically? Mentally? Spiritually? Compared to what?…… More
Fitness icon Bonnie Prudden was the first modern fitness professional to incorporate music with beautiful movement patterns. Some have called her the real creator of “aerobics.” However, we prefer to think of her work far superior to mere aerobics as her methods and quality were high-quality and very physically literate–plus fun. Here’s a great example…… More