Crawling patterns are nothing new. I started noticing significant comments about primal movement patterns like crawling over 15 years ago from Physical Therapist Gray Cook, the creator of the FMS-Functional Movement Screen we now use in corporate to prevent injuries by spotting movement compensations that need correction. Now? Primitive or “natural” patterns like crawling are…… More
We have had lots of inquires lately about where to buy quality Indian Clubs. We like the wooden clubs over the plastic clubs. Here are our two sources for wooden Indian Clubs plus one for the polyresin clubs. We have used all three types. The bottom line is that you use clubs for shoulder restoration.…… More
Here’s a fun show with some huge training tips from one of THE top Para Sport athletes in the world Evan Strong and his fitness coach Eric Kenyon from Form Is Function in Nevada City, CA. What does a world champion athlete eat and how to do they train for the Olympic Games, X-Games, and…… More
Light exercise tubing in full range of motion flexion patterns can be a great restorative shoulder routine. We have used this routine for years to help people improve shoulder function while decreasing shoulder pain. Focus on restoring structure first–not the “fitness” or working out.
A great restorative exercise series we have used for years to increase shoulder health. Five simple exercises with very light dumbbells or equivalent. Even arm weight alone with these specific patterns have helped people gently and efficiently. Directions: Use very light DBs like 1-5 pounds. Perform 6-8 reps of each of the five exercises. Do…… More
The long staff is a great tool for shoulder mobility and restoration when used slowly with control in pain-free ranges of motion. Three exercise drills are taught with one long staff. We use a long staff by WoodenSwords.com. We are also using a new “neurokinetic” staff tool called a SmartFlex for other staff drills for…… More
Calisthenics: (cal·is·then·ics) “Beautiful Strength” This is our mini-documentary on The Lean Berets “BAR-B-Q” concept where we encourage others to host and help others with family fitness fun through hosting their own calisthenics and fitness socials. The bar is symbolic on many levels–reach for it. Special thanks to Lean Beret and professional videographer Doug Orchard from…… More
Our friends at Evil Munky Enterprises are building some great portable monkey bars! Check them out and set up at a park near you…CAUTION-they attract children like bees on honey, so prepare. Get Strong. Get Evil. Get your Munky ON!!!
We have something on our hands that is wrong on multiple levels folks. Let’s break this down into elements and first address the supplement rep. If you randomly walk into an establishment and flop a bag of bunk supplements on a counter, you best know exactly what they are, what they do, how to take…… More
Our friends from BarStarzz showed up for our Lean Berets BAR-B-Q event last week and posted a great summary video of their own. Thanks guys! We really like what the BarStarrz are doing to promote fitness and calisthenics and especially to children. Keep up the good work–we’ll see y’all @/ON the bar! Special thanks to…… More