MAINE'IAC PRIMITIVE MOVEMENT

No compression suits, No chalk, No Straps, No tacky, No tape — not for me anyway

July 10, 2012

Last Saturday I competed in the 4th Annual Bath Heritage Day’s Strongman and it was an absolute BLAST! I was in the light weight division (231lb’s and under) I weighed in at an astonishing 170lb’s:) I have an ankle that i’ve been re-building for the past two months due to a severe fracture so this event was also dedicated to see what it could handle. I’ve lifted heavy a few times throughout the rehab process but mostly i’ve relied on moving primitively using just my bodyweight and dieting to be as light as possible for the least amount of pressure on the joint… I’m a NYC trainer, I walk A LOT! For each event we had 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible except for the yolk walk… Read more

May Newsletter: Carry Me!

May 26, 2012

May is almost over and I’m ready for Summer … and Summer means the beach!  Inevitably, a trip to the shore requires carrying gear — chairs, coolers, the kids (!) —  so, this month’s movement is Carrying, and it’s essential.  Are you conscious of how you carry?  Do you favor a particular hand, or consistently sling your bag over the same, dominant shoulder? For an essential, carrying workout, check out the May newsletter here:   http://eepurl.com/l8bv9

Bloc Training: Urban outdoor workout

February 26, 2012

Bloc training; walking, carrying & running

September 20, 2011

Bloc training practice. “What I’m constantly reminding myself through the practice is my breath, keeping my core tight, concentrating on my focal point at the bottom of the hill. On the way up I’m keeping the log secure against my making up for the lack of arm momentum with the momentum of a sprint back up to repeat again… After the 2 rep Bloc I did just plop to the ground… I WALKED back down the hill and backwards up it, lowering my heart rate gradually. ”  Brandon.