This one day workshop is an introduction to primal, natural movement and play. A philosophy which I define as PRIMALity.
Movement which is:
Playful, Restorative, Instinctive, Mindful, Adaptive, Life-giving, Integrative, Tactical and Youthful
The workshop is designed to improve practical movement skills that will assist you in performing everyday, recreational and extraordinary physical tasks more efficiently and effectively.
After completion of this workshop you will have a basic understanding of natural movement and primal play and it's unique approach to improving your fitness, health and well-being. You will also learn how to introduce PRIMALity principles into your life and how to structure your workouts to suit your individual goals.
We will also cover an introduction to the optimal diet for humans based on Paleo nutrition. Finally we will look at how to integrate the crucial aspects of the ancestral lifestyle needed to blend the best of the past with the best of the present, including tips on motivation and longevity.
This workshop is open to all, regardless of fitness level, age, gender or ability.
This workshop will be a 30% Theory, 70% Practical spread throughout the day. Participation is actively encouraged for all physical activities but is of course optional. We will scale activities and adapt training to suit individual participants based on injury or previous lack of activity.
Topics
What is (and isn't) Natural Movement?
What makes someone fit (and healthy)?
Functional vs Practical Training
Designing your own workouts
Optimal Nutrition for Humans (Paleo/Primal)
Practical Participation - will include:
Locomotive Work & Play:- movement drills and variations
Barefoot Running
Sprinting
Object Work & Play:- be strong, be useful
Context Work & Play:- social, imaginative and cooperative play
No Equipment Required:- bodyweight and partner-based fitness
Primal Work - inside and outside the gym
Isometric & Isomotion drills
Date: Saturday 10 November 2012, 10:00 to 16:30
Location: to be advised, but will be located in central Birmingham for ease of transport options
Participants need to bring: water, lunch, clothing for outdoor work and an open-mind