MAINE'IAC PRIMITIVE MOVEMENT

“Le Parcour”

April 8, 2013

I was introduced to “Parcour” by a friend when I was a freshman in high school. An athlete that excelled in soccer and gymnastics Randy got me hooked on precision jumps, scaling walls and rooftops. At first it was just a phase, simply because all I wanted to do was play basketball. It wasn’t until I moved to New York City where I really started to practice and teach “Le Parcour” in its truest sense… Through practice and repetition we embed skill and competency so that when we encounter a difficult situation we are aware that we are able to get it done safe and sound. It can be an escape route, helping someone, or even something habitual. First of all Parcour is about being useful. It teaches people how… Read more

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

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

Bum 101

August 10, 2012

Firming a rock hard bum is POSSIBLE! It’s not as difficult as you think. I’m especially talking to you WOMEN! Whether you were blessed with a booty or not, you can still build those muscles into a more profound backside:) It’s neglecting your bum during your training session that will leave your gluteus sad and droopy. Your glutes are the strongest muscles in your body. These powerful hams of yours are made up of three distinct regions: Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus They are all connected to support the body and serve as armor around the hip and thigh area. As well as propelling you to run, rise out of bed, jumping, and the list goes on and on. Most of the time, weak gluteal muscles are the cause… Read more

The root of all evil is the route you’ve been taking…

May 16, 2012

Now a days there are a striking number of people who are unable to stabilize themselves. This is a result of poor posture while standing or sitting(especially), injuries, improper training, and repetitive motion. Most individuals don’t even know they are causing such harm to themselves, because they have been over-compensating and not refining weakness’s or attacking the root of the problem. This leads to inefficient and harmful movement patterns. Exercise enthusiasts and even athletes overlook the foundational work. As an athlete I too am guilty of compensating, I am able to perform at a high level by simply just toughing it out.  Compensating is fine to some extent; but over-compensating turns minor discomfort into an injury, which turns your body even more asymmetrical. When you don’t listen to your body… Read more

Friends

August 30, 2011