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

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

Bloc Training: Urban outdoor workout

February 26, 2012

Video: Foot strengthening drills

January 24, 2012

Preparing to Run Barefoot

January 24, 2012

Walking and running are the most effective and accessible movement skills we have, and represent critical human developmental milestones. As babies, we start on our backs moving our arms and legs in every direction, thereby building strength in the core and limbs. Then, as we grasp the concept of “momentum,” we turn onto our bellies and work our posteriors … and for the first time see the environment in front of us.   GRADUALLY, we continue to gain strength and skill by pushing and pulling, still dragging our tummies along.  And then one day, our instincts kick in and we visually notice how our peers MOVE. So we stop dragging our bellies and master the skill of crawling.  As yet another instinctive connection is made between the mind and body, we… Read more

Making the case for barefoot running

November 4, 2011

For you people that are stubbing your toes, heel striking, and every other inefficient way you run… Read up and watch the video, you’ll start performing and feeling better. The Once and Future Way to Run www.nytimes.com Rediscovering the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.

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.

Play; running, jumping, throwing & catching

August 22, 2011

The caption before the video sum it up for you  Basketball is play and play is fun. Wish I wore my high tops or even my Lake Moc’s though. Here, I was just trying to jump off both legs individually and simultaneously in stride, in all sort of directions towards the rim. All while trying to throw and catch the ball. Brandon