“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
After a long week of playground angst at Lean Berets Basecamp watching American schools quiver and wimp out instead of supporting active play, cartwheels, and the those sinister off the ground pull up bars, we are taking a strong stand FOR physically ACTIVE children complete with rough housing, running, jumping, spinning, leaping, rolling, crawling, and…… More
Several years ago I had a vision–to create an organization that stood for the greater good of fitness, nutrition, wellness and health that was not riddled with scams, half-truths and droning. I then met Ron Jones at a conference and The Lean Berets were formed shortly after. Nearly 10 years have passed, and after many,…… 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
“Indian Clubs, Teaching Methods, & Historical Highlights” Certification Workshop The Lean Berets have partnered with CSU, Northridge to bring Iowa Physical Educator and Fitness Historian Dr. Ed Thomas to California for a special one-time only certification workshop. This is a rare opportunity to work with one of the best in the fitness and physical education.…… More
If you have been a strict follower of The Lean Berets Firing Squads, you probably noticed a common trend that continually pops up. We do not like artificial, fake sugar alternatives. This has caused many products to end up in ruins in a field or lawn, and staring up at the blue sky wondering what…… 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
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