Align Podcast
Mike Fitch: Train Like A Beast – Animal Flow Movement Techniques for Resilient Body & Mind | EP 385
14 Apr 2022
Consider your physical performance – when's the last time you crawled your way through a workout or practiced handstands? Probably never. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Mike Fitch explains the evolutionary benefits of training our bodies as animals do: using all four limbs and working with them in a sequence. We talk about relearning archetypal postures and tips for finding more flow in your life when you feel stuck in an unhealthy place or mindset. Mike Fitch is an innovative fitness educator and movement coach with 20 years experience in the fitness industry. Mike has also developed multiple other skills-based bodyweight training programs including the Bodyweight Athlete and is a highly sought after presenter and content contributor. What we discuss: 00:00 - Introduction to Mike Fitch 6:00 - Going beyond traditional sports training & back to Primal Movements 8:30 - What & where is tension in the body? 14:00 - Why you should relearn quadrupedal movements 17:00 - The Primal Play Method 20:00 - Structure is Freedom: Mike's daily routine 23:30 - Important movement lessons from babies 26:30 - Animal Flow’s impact on health & brain function 30:00 - Why comfort could be a prison, and the making of "We Invite You To Move" 35:00 - Keys to finding more flow in your life Learn more from Mike Fitch: Website: https://animalflow.com/ Instagram: @mikefitch.af ; @animalflowofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalFlow Watch our Animal Flow workout here: Align Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlignPodcast Related Links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. getkion.com/align and save 20%
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