I'm Darryl Edwards (aka The Fitness Explorer), founder of Primal Play, this website is no longer being updated - please check out www.primalplay.com for current details on my work, passion and lifestyle approach.

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  • Animal Moves: How to move like an animal to get you leaner, fitter, stronger and healthier for life
    Animal Moves: How to move like an animal to get you leaner, fitter, stronger and healthier for life
    by Darryl Edwards

    Animal Moves

    • improve strength, speed and stamina
    • increase mobility, flexibility and stability
    • look, feel and perform better

    Find out more and details on how to purchase at www.animalmovesbook.com

  • Paleo from A to Z: A reference guide to better health through nutrition and lifestyle. How to eat, live and thrive as nature intended!
    Paleo from A to Z: A reference guide to better health through nutrition and lifestyle. How to eat, live and thrive as nature intended!
    by Darryl Edwards

    "If you are looking for a simple way to better understand Paleo concepts, Darryl's Paleo from A to Z guide is the go-to resource.
    -Mark Sisson, best-selling author of The Primal Blueprint and publisher of Mark's Daily Apple

  • Paleo Fitness - A Primal Training and Nutrition Program to Get Lean, Strong and Healthy
    Paleo Fitness - A Primal Training and Nutrition Program to Get Lean, Strong and Healthy
    by Darryl Edwards, Brett Stewart, Jason Warner

    "This book is a useful reference to enable individuals just starting out on the Paleo path as well as those who want to explore more challenging, playful and interesting ways to move."

    -Robb Wolf, New York Times best-selling author of The Paleo Solution

     

  • 7 Day Introduction to Paleo Fitness: Get Fitter, Get Stronger, Get Healthier in Seven Days. Move as Nature Intended.
    7 Day Introduction to Paleo Fitness: Get Fitter, Get Stronger, Get Healthier in Seven Days. Move as Nature Intended.
    by Darryl Edwards
  • The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet
    The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet
    by Robb Wolf
  • Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
    Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
    by Robert M. Sapolsky
  • Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health & Boundless Energy (Primal Blueprint Series)
    Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health & Boundless Energy (Primal Blueprint Series)
    by Mark Sisson
  • Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things
    Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things
    by Rick Smith, Bruce Lourie, Sarah Dopp
  • Wahls Protocol, The : A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles
    Wahls Protocol, The : A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles
    by Terry Wahls, Eve Adamson
  • Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
    Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
    by Christopher McDougall
  • In Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating: An Eater's Manifesto
    In Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating: An Eater's Manifesto
    by Michael Pollan
  • Food Rules: An Eater's Manual
    Food Rules: An Eater's Manual
    by Michael Pollan
  • The Paleo Diet for Athletes
    The Paleo Diet for Athletes
    by L. Cordain
  • Vegetarian Myth, The
    Vegetarian Myth, The
    by Lierre Keith
  • The Second Brain
    The Second Brain
    by Michael D. Gershon
  • The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat
    The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat
    by Loren Cordain
  • Eat Drink Paleo
    Eat Drink Paleo
    by Irena Macri
  • Cholesterol Clarity: What the HDL is Wrong with My Numbers?
    Cholesterol Clarity: What the HDL is Wrong with My Numbers?
    by Jimmy Moore, Eric C. Westman
Friday
May012015

Testimonial: Jumping For The First Time In Years!

 

"Darryl: My self concept about my fitness was altered. Because of you. Inclusivity is one of my deepest held values and always was; way before my body was affected with this dis-ease. I can see that you bring that to your work and I deeply appreciate that."

This was one of the highlights of my time at Paleo f(x) - during my Primal Play session helping Steph focus on what she could do, not on what she couldn't. Watching her jump was an incredible moment and I am happy I left no one behind. Steph has multiple sclerosis (MS).

It's amazing how much we take for granted, falsely idolising those who have 'amazing' movement skills which can lead to underestimating and not appreciating what we ourselves can do.

I love what I do and I hope to spread the "joy of movement" (that we should all experience) to as many people as possible. Thanks for listening.

Darryl Edwards

 

Friday
May012015

Tabata Thursday - Level II, Week 5, Day 32

Tabata Thursday - Level II, Week 5, Day 32

Jump Pull-Ups (Door) - 26, 29, 29, 31
Waiter's Walk - 32kg kettlebell, then 24 for remaining 3 rounds.
Backwards Crab - 44, 40, 48, 49 (steps)
Salamander Press-Up - 7,7,7,6 (reset after each one)

Finisher HG Squat: 2 minutes 5 seconds

Now I'm off outside to Primal Play! ‪#‎PaleoFitness‬

(from the Paleo Fitness Book workout programme)

Thursday
Apr302015

Tabata Tuesday - Level II, Week 5, Day 30

Tabata Tuesday - Level II, Week 5, Day 30

I completed 4 rounds for Tabata Tuesday:

Skip/Jump Rope: 53,49,50,50 (with rope)
Toddler Climb: 11,12,11,10 (4 touches 1 rep)
Walking Lunge: 12,12,11,12
Backwards Bear Crawl: 30, 35, 32, 30 steps

Door Frame Dead Hang: 38 seconds.

Walk Wednesday - Level II, Week 5, Day 31

I completed around 7000 steps today.

(from the Paleo Fitness Book workout programme)

Wednesday
Apr292015

Paleo Fitness Wins Paleo f(x) 2015 Best Fitness Book Award!

 Paleo Fitness Wins Paleo f(x) 2015 Best Fitness Book Award!

 

 

Paleo f(x)™ 2015 Awards Show - based on a public vote. I was nominated for two awards.

1. "Health Hero of the Year"

Macy Diulus
Dr. Terry Wahls
Chris Kresser
Darryl Edwards
Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

2. "Best Book (Fitness Oriented)"

Beyond Training (Ben Greenfield)
Paleo Fitness (Darryl Edwards)
Supple Leopard (Kelly Starrett)

Paleo Fitness won the best fitness book! - Paleo Fitness Book

I didn't know until after the awards ceremony that I had even been nominated for any category! Incredible news!

Thanks to all who support me and have voted for this book. #paleofitness #paleo