Being ADAPTIVE.
May 17, 2013
Adaptability is the capacity to adjust to the condition of the situation without breaking stride, as well as accommodate new circumstances without hesitation. Having an adaptive body and mind are open to shifting course to be helpful and useful; you are ready for the unexpected. Having an adaptive body and mind empowers us to take advantage of opportunities that a more rigid person would miss out on. When we train adaptively, we are ready for whatever the situation… planned or unplanned. Training should be a continuos surprise of capability… not numbers and vanity. Life is in a constant state of movement, it does not make sense to be stiff or to cling to the idea of what is going to happen… we can’t predict the future… we can only be… Read more
Spring Clean Your Body; Primitive Movement @Refinery29
May 8, 2013
http://www.refinery29.com/summer-body/slideshow#slide-2 Time to get outside, clean up your routine and rejuvenate your workout. Primitive Movement’s Brandon joins a group of wellness experts with fitness, nutrition and beauty tips to re-energize your Spring season. Read on @ Refinery 29.
Dinosaur Food
January 21, 2013
I’m writing this in CAVEMAN because dinosaur food is what I love to cook and eat. It tastes delicious and makes me feel good to know that everything internally and down there is shipshape, working, and functioning easily and steadily. The fact that more food that “isn’t real” is more accessible than “real” food! absolutely boggles my mind… Eating is but a small fraction of what shapes human life, but a very important one! This blog is about turning that improper fraction into a proper fraction and breaking it down to simplest form. You are what you eat. If you don’t believe that, go to Bodies the exhibition. Eating Real Food should be your motto… that’s right, straight from da’ ERF’! aka the earth;) It’s not a diet! Eat whatever you want, just… Read more
“Fear is all in the head” ~S.Q.
January 10, 2013
Everyone has fear, fear is good, fear protects us from harms way. Fear induces adrenaline to help us mentally and physically deal with potential danger or any nerve racking experience life throws at us. Although sometimes fear keeps us from participating, but when we realize that fear is a state of mind and only temporary we will stand toe to toe, meet it eye to eye, and change the outcome. Your mind is powered by the connection between thought and response. We have the ability to envision all sorts of possibilities and outcomes and respond with a commendable decision in less than a second. Living in the present reminds us that aligning the mind, body, and spirit cuts fear in half and later washes the other half away. Situational training… Read more
Movement and the response we get from it.
January 2, 2013
Our bodies crave movement. When we stretch or dance, our bodies adjust, realign and start to become fluid with the rhythm of influence. Our mood lifts and we feel more connected with the world around us. If you are feeling unmotivated and are ready to release, or eager to feel more alive, try moving your body. By giving your muscles a chance to do what they were created for, you will find that your body and your life benefit through the collaboration. “I’m to busy” is no excuse. Some of us remain seated at for hours every day or hurry from task to task in a robotic manner. Concentrating on only crossing items off our to-do lists, we tend to neglect all the opportunities there are to enjoy our bodies… Read more
Progress like trees.. from the inside-out==>, and expand proportionately.
December 26, 2012
A tree sends roots down into Mother Earth and greets the sky above with open arms.. branches in this case;) The tree continuously seeks nourishment from natures elements. Envision yourself like a tree, you have roots digging down into earth, components of energy that keep us well aware and connected with our surroundings. Like trees, we bathe in the sunshine and drink water for survival. Both trees and people thrive off air, water, sun, and earth. Everyone and every tree grows in their own creative way, but if you will notice. Every tree is proportionate and balanced. The challenges we come across shape us by the effort we put in by reaching out for air and sunlight to survive. We are built for growth and Mother Nature’s conditions encourage it…. Read more
Enhance your instincts through “natures method”…
December 4, 2012
I almost sustained serious injury today jumping from tree to tree about fifteen feet off the ground in the woods at a nature preserve in Gainesville, FL. It had been raining and my grip couldn’t handle the wet tree bark on impact when I tried to secure myself and land the jump. Thanks to Brandon Sewall and Primitive Movement – I didn’t fall awkwardly and get injured, instead I instinctually focused on landing balanced, with a slight bend in the knees into a forward roll to break the fall. Luckily it worked out and I just popped up and kept moving unscathed. This is proof that with practice and focus, his approach builds a smart body and instinctual behaviors that will help… Read more
Flying like an Eagle …for AEO
October 13, 2012
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) invited our man Brandon to feature in their Fall “Live Your Life” campaign. Check what happens when primitive movement meets Oregon
Continue digging deeper…
October 10, 2012
Annually, Fall is the first checkpoint out of 3… as I continue this nomadic/aboriginal life-style, opportunity has arose as well as responsibility. Positive(+) and Negative(-) the result is more growth as a brother, friend, mentor, and most of all a man. Refining my moral and physical self throughout mother natures seasons I have recognized that the pattern of life is about becoming more rooted. Physical activity is the key to that. Wether it be pushing your limits through fearful situations or through playful ones, moving freely keeps you grounded. The more you do it, the more grounded you become. The more you are in contact with nature while connecting with your primitive state the more the melodious portrays. For the past 3 years I have plain and simple hustled.. and… Read more
Beauty & the Beast
September 27, 2012
Part of being a wellness coach, physical education instructor, trainer, etc. not only do you need to maintain good physical appearance and mobility but you also must have good HYGENE! I don’t like to label myself, I’m really a jack of all trades and want to continue learning and developing other skills outside of “fitness”. Wellness is very broad so eating healthy, moving pain free, strengthening physical and mental dullnesses are just a few of the array of “things” that create an overall well being. I’m not perfect but the people I work with seek my advice for a reason. I’m a bit of a girl when it comes to taking care of myself, and I say that with good intentions and PRIDE:) I’d like to thank my mother for… Read more
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I almost sustained serious injury today jumping from tree to tree about fifteen feet off the ground in the woods at a nature preserve in Gainesville, FL. It had been raining and my grip couldn’t handle the wet tree bark on impact when I tried to secure myself and land the jump. Thanks to Brandon Sewall and Primitive Movement – I didn’t fall awkwardly and get injured, instead I instinctually focused on landing balanced, with a slight bend in the knees into a forward roll to break the fall. Luckily it worked out and I just popped up and kept moving unscathed. This is proof that with practice and focus, his approach builds a smart body and instinctual behaviors that will help one react to all of life’s everyday surprises. Whether you’re falling from a tree or about to get hit buy a bus in New York City, training with Brandon will equip you with the tools to build a strong intelligent body that will help you in lifes unexpected situations. Thank you Brandon and Primitive Movement. #primalallday
-John M
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