MAINE'IAC PRIMITIVE MOVEMENT

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

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

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

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

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.