More FUNctional Fitness demos by our own Lean Berets Fit Kids. Here’s a cool balance game idea we got from friend Joe Coughlin of Coconut Joe’s Beach Club in California. All it takes is two simple wooden disc you can find at the hardware store and one soft rope about 15′ long. It’s really a game…… More
Ever taken some “PICAS” (Pee-kas) for a fitness test drive? No? Neither had we until recently when we visited the Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy folks to research the history of Bonnie Prudden who was one of America’s most historic fitness professionals of the last century. The originals came in the 1950s we guess (likely would find…… More
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction…It must be fought for, protected, and handed on…” –Ronald Reagan Fit to Serve? Previous generations of Americans from many different political backgrounds knew and warned of the need to be fit enough to defend our nation. On the eve of our current military considering liposuction…… More
Jack LaLanne’s birthday was this week which caused us to reflect at The Lean Berets Basecamp. If it was not for Jack LaLanne, there would be no Lean Berets. He was truly our inspiration for launch. This is a great vintage video clip teaching that no matter how much money you have in life–you CANNOT…… More
We got some nice feedback recently about our new Functional Independence video on the “Chair Stand” technique. The tutorial explains some simple but effective biomechanics for standing up out of a chair more efficiently. Our video was able to help some seniors that we will never meet in person. That makes us feel good because…… More
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
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
Out of respect for our elders, we want to offer this simple tutorial video to help elderly people or those with some level of disability to more efficiently stand from a seated position. The idea is to maintain dignity and control while standing and sitting–and to keep moving! *For added security if there is not…… More