The beauty is in not counting or measuring (though MovNat programming does involve counting or measuring), so knowing the weight of the stone doesn't really matter. You want to base your training on how it feels in the body, not on numbers in your mind. Also yes, you often end up with scratches, punctures, cuts, bruises...and it is also part of the beauty of it, because unlike in a video game, it is real, not virtual. Because it is true.
I've been doing the typical indoor repetitive fitness training most of my life and always thought there was something missing when relating those exercices with my true nature, and this just makes so much sense!! I'm going to research more into this and maybe submit myself to a complete change of paradigms when it comes to fitness. Thanks for showing me this.
I love your stuff man! Living in the middle of a surburban area, its really hard to find stuff to do like that but I do like to diversify my runs. I run barefoot (or relatively with VFF's or huaraches) and I like to exploit the extra mobility and agility I get from being so. During my runs I will usually run long distances on curbs, practice jumping off/on anything I can find, and other things. I think you're a real inspiration; keep up the good work!
@Gendead1 If you are a "mirror-athlete" then indeed such training is of no interest to you. We define fitness as the ability to physical respond to environmental and situational demands. If to you fitness is about how you look, this is not a training for you. If it is about how you move and perform in the real world (by real world we mean day to day but also challenging circumstances of life) then you may reconsider your approach to physical exercise and competence.
@Jotra234 It is because the movements trained in Parkour are not so varied since a very large portion of the original Methode Naturelle has been ignored or abandoned. Also, and that is an observation not a judgement, most guys too often emphasize spectacular moves or moves conventional within the Parkour realm. There is a huge variety of movements that exist in MovNat and are never seen in Parkour, either they don't know them or they think that they wouldn't make a good (as impressive) video.
Love it this is how you become a real life Tarzan! Great stuff when you get hooked on this type of training your ancestral instincts awaken and its on forever!
@MotheredANiMaL Injuries happen, but they are usually pretty minor ones. There are 2 important components to take into account, danger first, which is environmental or situational, and then skill and mindset, which depend on the individual. The greater the danger and the greater the risk to face it the less you want to attempt anything. Many moves can be done at ground level with a good level of safety. This is part of the methodology we employ in the way we train or coach.
@Jotra234 Thanks for the positive comment. However, this leg swing technique is not a variation of a muscle-up, it is a completely different technique/movement pattern.
Amazing circuit, awesome scenery. How much does that stone weigh? Also I've done some barefoot running, but never in the forest. Do you feet not get cut up? What about your hands and limbs, do you have lots of scratches? You just making it look too easy, :).
@khill68 Not sure exactly of where it was, went there with Tim who filmed it, he is an experienced kayaker, we were close to a river with a huge fallen tree trunk across.
Congratulations! I saw this movie last year and since then I learned to run barefoot through the paths, however, admit to being afraid of snakes. As soon as I perfect the English come to do the course from you :). PS: how do you do with snakes.?
Do you come across a lot of injuries? Is there any movements you don't recommend for beginners and any for practice that you do recommend? Great video!
I like your climbing technique with the fallen tree trunk. Because when I have done Parkour, I usually climb up with muscle up onto a bar or a branch or I use the so called "climb-up" technique with walls. But here the tree trunk is so thick that you can't use neither of those techniques. So just saying that your climbing technique is a great varietion of those techniques which I previously mentioned.
Whole-food, plant-based is *the* healthiest diet, period. As you approach that diet, you see better and better longterm outcomes in all areas of health and longevity.
+Ronan D. if you don't enjoy exercise and you don't enjoy the outdoors, then you probably wouldn't see the fun here. But for those who do, and for those who wish for something more than lining up to get on the Pec Deck at their local gym for a workout, might see the fun here.
This is what humanity is made for.
Thanks Erwan and Movnat
The beauty is in not counting or measuring (though MovNat programming does involve counting or measuring), so knowing the weight of the stone doesn't really matter. You want to base your training on how it feels in the body, not on numbers in your mind. Also yes, you often end up with scratches, punctures, cuts, bruises...and it is also part of the beauty of it, because unlike in a video game, it is real, not virtual. Because it is true.
Being antifragile, is having scratches.
I've been doing the typical indoor repetitive fitness training most of my life and always thought there was something missing when relating those exercices with my true nature, and this just makes so much sense!! I'm going to research more into this and maybe submit myself to a complete change of paradigms when it comes to fitness. Thanks for showing me this.
Wow, circuit training using nothing more than what nature gives you. I am impressed. You sir, are a badass.
I love your stuff man! Living in the middle of a surburban area, its really hard to find stuff to do like that but I do like to diversify my runs. I run barefoot (or relatively with VFF's or huaraches) and I like to exploit the extra mobility and agility I get from being so. During my runs I will usually run long distances on curbs, practice jumping off/on anything I can find, and other things. I think you're a real inspiration; keep up the good work!
@Gendead1 If you are a "mirror-athlete" then indeed such training is of no interest to you. We define fitness as the ability to physical respond to environmental and situational demands. If to you fitness is about how you look, this is not a training for you. If it is about how you move and perform in the real world (by real world we mean day to day but also challenging circumstances of life) then you may reconsider your approach to physical exercise and competence.
@Jotra234 It is because the movements trained in Parkour are not so varied since a very large portion of the original Methode Naturelle has been ignored or abandoned. Also, and that is an observation not a judgement, most guys too often emphasize spectacular moves or moves conventional within the Parkour realm. There is a huge variety of movements that exist in MovNat and are never seen in Parkour, either they don't know them or they think that they wouldn't make a good (as impressive) video.
Love it this is how you become a real life Tarzan! Great stuff when you get hooked on this type of training your ancestral instincts awaken and its on forever!
@MotheredANiMaL Injuries happen, but they are usually pretty minor ones. There are 2 important components to take into account, danger first, which is environmental or situational, and then skill and mindset, which depend on the individual. The greater the danger and the greater the risk to face it the less you want to attempt anything. Many moves can be done at ground level with a good level of safety. This is part of the methodology we employ in the way we train or coach.
Great demonstration of how to train movement in the woods! I really enjoyed to watch this, very inspiring.
Greetings
Joseph from Berlin/Germany
@Jotra234 Thanks for the positive comment. However, this leg swing technique is not a variation of a muscle-up, it is a completely different technique/movement pattern.
This is a great philosophy!
Amazing circuit, awesome scenery. How much does that stone weigh? Also I've done some barefoot running, but never in the forest. Do you feet not get cut up? What about your hands and limbs, do you have lots of scratches? You just making it look too easy, :).
Amazing video. The place you're training in looks a lot like the hills around my house.
@khill68 Not sure exactly of where it was, went there with Tim who filmed it, he is an experienced kayaker, we were close to a river with a huge fallen tree trunk across.
Erwan once again you made my day thank you my teacher.
Really awesome :D The rock idea was great, is was like a mix of deadlift, squat, and military press :)
Congratulations! I saw this movie last year and since then I learned to run barefoot through the paths, however, admit to being afraid of snakes. As soon as I perfect the English come to do the course from you :). PS: how do you do with snakes.?
I would run faster with snakes
For me it's the leeches in the river and weird azz parasites
@Manohwar Totally. Looks simple, but actually brutal, exactly.
Its very cool but i dont totaly see the point in this? Is it to just get funcontally fit?
We love all the contents ! Great job. :)
LOVE IT. IT ABOUT SUMS THE NATURAL MOVEMENT UP!
@dankwaves It's not harder on one side or the other in the sense that the surface of the tree is similar on both sides.
wow! Fascinante Erwan Le Corre,me encanta!! ;)
man!im so going to try that!too bad its still winter in sweden.
this is an awesome video erwan. beautiful area too, this is around where i grew up. what is the closest city to here? i grew up in oakridge.
@Badkuipeend Thank you. For music tracks, look at the info, it is all indicated.
Check phoenixnaturecom on RUclips abd watch her "Happy New Year" video filmed in Sweden, that's MovNat in the winter.
Do you come across a lot of injuries? Is there any movements you don't recommend for beginners and any for practice that you do recommend? Great video!
@khill68 Thank to you, and everyone else for all the positive comments!
THIS IS HOW SUPER HERO'S TRAIN!
I like your climbing technique with the fallen tree trunk. Because when I have done Parkour, I usually climb up with muscle up onto a bar or a branch or I use the so called "climb-up" technique with walls. But here the tree trunk is so thick that you can't use neither of those techniques. So just saying that your climbing technique is a great varietion of those techniques which I previously mentioned.
Great stuff Erwan!
Was the leg swing on the tree harder with your head facing downhill or the same? Just curious.
Why not? Eat what works best for you, body and mind, based on your own experience or values.
What do you think of a vegetarian diet?
Whole-food, plant-based is *the* healthiest diet, period. As you approach that diet, you see better and better longterm outcomes in all areas of health and longevity.
@Jotra234 ah Jotra.... you have a lot to learn ^^
@MrIrock4life
yeah beats the hamster gym any day XD
@MrBabo91 I think that MovNat philosophy cannot answer your question. Thinking in terms of sport science destroys its idea.
This is also how Sasquatch works out...
have no fear of poisonous snakes?
tarzan
And kids...this is what happens when you don't take your pills in the morning
Sorry, I can't see any fun here...
Well its a lifestyle. It's a pretty dynamic way of moving
+Ronan D. if you don't enjoy exercise and you don't enjoy the outdoors, then you probably wouldn't see the fun here. But for those who do, and for those who wish for something more than lining up to get on the Pec Deck at their local gym for a workout, might see the fun here.