Primal Pattern Movements: Overhead Squat

Primal Pattern Movements: Overhead Squat

Primal Pattern® movement describes the seven most important movements for optimal human functioning: Push Pull Twist Gait (walking, jogging, running) Lunge Squat Bend This week, it’s all about the squat. Squatting is an integral part of everyone’s lifestyle! We...
Primal Pattern Movements: Bend-Dead Lift

Primal Pattern Movements: Bend-Dead Lift

During this series on Primal Pattern® movements, we’ve been exploring the seven most important movement patterns for optimal human functioning: Squat Pull Gait (walking, jogging, running) Lunge Bend Push Twist From a mother picking up after a child to delivery...
Primal Pattern Movements: Single Arm Cable Pull

Primal Pattern Movements: Single Arm Cable Pull

In my last post, I introduced you to Primal Pattern® movements — the seven most important movements for optimal human functioning: Gait (walking, jogging, running) Twist Pull Push Bend Lunge Squat As I mentioned last week, these movement patterns were necessary...
Primal Pattern Movements: Swiss Ball Supine Lateral Ball Roll

Primal Pattern Movements: Swiss Ball Supine Lateral Ball Roll

Primal Pattern® is a term I use to describe the seven most important movements for optimal human functioning. Primal Pattern® movement patterns were necessary for survival in our natural habitat many centuries before cars, washing machines, flush toilets and the...
The Cardio Training Myth Part 2

The Cardio Training Myth Part 2

Many people still believe in cardio training as a way to prevent heart disease or heart attack. However, in part one of our short series, I discussed why the push for cardio training has far more to do with big business selling “health” products you don’t...