Hey there! If you've been diving into the world of fitness lately, you might have come across two cool workout styles: Primal Movement and Animal Flow. Both are awesome in their own right, but they have different vibes and benefits. Let me break it down for you.
Primal Movement
What’s It All About? Primal Movement is all about getting back to basics. Think about the way our ancestors moved—squatting, crawling, jumping. It’s about natural, functional movements that make you stronger and more mobile.
Key Moves:
- Squats, Lunges, Hinges: The everyday stuff like sitting down, standing up, and bending over.
- Crawling: Bear crawls and crab walks that build strength and coordination.
- Jumping and Landing: Helps with power and agility.
- Rolling Around: Improves your body awareness and flexibility.
Why Do It?
- You’ll move better and feel stronger in your daily life.
- It’s great for improving your overall fitness.
- It’s super simple—no fancy equipment needed!
How Do You Practice? You can mix Primal Movements into any workout routine. Whether you’re at the gym, in the park, or at home, it’s easy to incorporate these natural movements.
Animal Flow
What’s It All About? Animal Flow is a bit more structured and artistic. It was created by Mike Fitch and combines gymnastics, breakdancing, and parkour. The idea is to move fluidly and dynamically, inspired by the way animals move.
Key Moves:
- Ape, Beast, Crab Positions: These are the starting points for a lot of the moves.
- Switches and Transitions: You flow smoothly between positions.
- Traveling Forms: Like the Traveling Beast and Traveling Crab, where you move across the floor.
- Flows: Linking multiple moves together into a seamless sequence.
Why Do It?
- Builds strength, power, and endurance.
- Improves flexibility, stability, and coordination.
- Enhances your body control and awareness.
- It looks and feels super cool—like a dance!
How Do You Practice? Animal Flow can be a whole workout on its own or mixed into other routines. You’ll need a bit of space to move around, but it’s a fun and creative way to work out.
So, Which One’s for You?
If you love simple, functional movements and want to improve your basic fitness, Primal Movement is a great choice. It’s easy to integrate into your daily life and works for all fitness levels.
If you’re into something more dynamic and enjoy a bit of creativity in your workouts, Animal Flow is awesome. It’s like doing a dance routine with the added benefit of getting stronger and more flexible.
Honestly, both are fantastic and can complement each other. Give them a try and see which one feels right for you!
At our fitness and weight loss retreats, we’ve developed a unique method that combines the best of both Primal Movement and Animal Flow.
Join us to experience an easy and enjoyable way to fitness. By the end of the retreat, you’ll feel energized, stronger, and more flexible. Plus, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge, security, and confidence to continue practicing at your own pace—whether at home or anywhere else you choose.