Bodyweight training - movement
One of the the great ironies of re-invigorating our fitness & health is we often find that we are not as strong as we thought. The good new is, we are always more than capable. What we struggle with today we can work towards tomorrow.
At Simple Strength we
work on basic body weight moves to
establish a solid base from which to build
power and strength. Don't assume body
weight drills will be easy. In truth,
seemingly strong individuals often struggle
to perform a one legged squat, five decent
push ups or a single pull up. These are a
basic measure of strength and control. Body
weight teaches us to integrate the body as
a single unit. We learn to engage the
supporting muscles, create structure and
develop foundation capable of generating
and directing explosive power.
Body weight training can be playful and
fun but it can also be extremely difficult
and is great preparation for more
challenging tasks. Much of what we do is
rooted in martial arts and combat sport
training, making it practical and
effective.
As we develop, the
improvements we make in mobility quickly
translate to new found strength and power
in body weight training. As our body weight
training improves we will find positive
changes in our flexbility. Each aspect of
practice produces a tangible effect on the
others.
Simple methods, like the 100 Reps
programme provide an ideal point for kick
starting your practice.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit"
- Aristotle
