Podcasts about global bodyweight training

Learning is scary. Whether it's a new subject or movement skill, to learn something new means putting yourself out there with a 100% guarantee that you will make a mistake. But when it comes to movement, there can be an added layer of fear - what happens if I get hurt? My guest today knows all about going with the flow AND how to do it in a progressive and totally safe way. I'm joined by Mike Fitch, fitness educator, movement coach and founder of Global Bodyweight Training and Animal Flow. What I enjoyed most about my conversation with Mike is that he 1) is a huge body (and anatomy) nerd and 2) is a master at distilling how to learn new movement skills in a step-by-step way. So if you've ever been tempted to try a new workout or just want to learn new skills without feeling like a dweeb - today's episode is for you! You'll learn: How to learn new movements and exercises safely The key to staying injury-free, no matter what Why body-weight is still Mike's favorite training method All the links: AnimalFlow.com (courses, workshops, on-demand and more) Mike Fitch on IG @mikefitch.af Animal Flow on IG @animalflowofficial Watch We Invite You to Move an Animal Flow Film 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more. Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/ Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/ Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick-relief, plus the reason why what you've tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode! Today's episode is brought to you by The Bodywork Starter Guide. Learn the top places to roll right now for quick-relief, plus three reasons why stretching is only a temporary fix. Whether it's back pain, plantar fasciitis, neck tension, shoulder pain or tight hips – I've got you covered. Get yours now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork

Mike Fitch is a renowned fitness innovator and movement coach. He is the founder of Global Bodyweight Training and the creator of Animal Flow, a quadrupedal ground-based movement practice that helps you rediscover your body's deepest evolutionary patterns. Mike teaches people how to master movements that were once ingrained in their DNA but have now been largely forgotten due to the sedentary nature of our modern lifestyles.

In this episode of Oh My Heath ... There's HOPE! Jana talks with Mike Fitch Animal Flow is a ground-based, bodyweight workout designed to improve strength, power, flexibility, mobility, and coordination for all levels of fitness enthusiasts. It includes a range of movements and combinations grouped into categories called the “six components," each component designed to elicit a specific result. The six components can be mixed and matched, allowing you to incorporate one, some, or all of them into your workouts. Animal Flow was created by Mike Fitch, an innovative fitness educator and movement coach with over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. As the founder of Global Bodyweight Training, he's developed multiple programs that focus on skill-based bodyweight training, including Animal Flow and the Bodyweight Athlete Program. Mike enjoys sharing his expertise and has taught thousands of individuals around the world as a featured presenter for major fitness conferences. Mike has also been a contributor and the subject of many press features at outlets such as Good Morning America, TODAY Show, Men's Health, and more. Mike was certified as a Personal Trainer (CPT) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and also received qualifications as a CPT from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Additionally, he's certified in Kettlebell Athletics, is a C.H.E.K Exercise Coach, AAHFRP certified Medical Exercise Specialist, and IFPA Accredited Personal Trainer. Animal Flow was created in 2010, making its debut into the fitness industry with inclusion on many "Top 10" lists. More than 12,000 students have completed the Level 1 professional training workshop; 4,000 fitness professionals have become Certified Animal Flow Instructors, and a diverse team of 20 Master Instructors have been hired to teach the workshops in more than 40 countries. Individuals can now learn Animal Flow-through live group classes and personal training sessions; or by subscribing to the Animal Flow On Demand platform/app. Animal Flow is dedicated to keeping the program grounded in science. In recent years 3 separate peer-reviewed published research studies have examined different aspects of Animal Flow, each finding positive results with the use of the program. The most recent study by Dr. Jeffrey Buxton called “The Effects of a Novel Quadrupedal Movement Training Program on Functional Movement, Range of Motion, Muscular Strength, and Endurance” was published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Additionally, in 2020 Keene University began offering a course on Animal Flow that is an elective open to students in the Athletic Director degree program. The course is taught by Animal Flow Master Instructor Chris Flores, with the goal of introducing students who are studying exercise science to understanding the benefits and importance of ground-based or quadrupedal movement. Mike was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and is currently based in Colorado. In his free time, Mike enjoys hiking, snowboarding, playing guitar, singing, and more.   Quote: Jana and Mike Fitch talk about: 1) The start of the Animal flow 2) Years of working on your body may not give you the movement you need 3) Taking ownership of your own body 4) Getting immediate feedback to your body 5) The four pillars of building up your body This 30-minute episode is on: In this episode, Jana and Mike discuss the start of Animal Flow and how years of working on your body may not give you the movement you need. Taking ownership of your body and getting immediate feedback through movement. Mike also shares his four pillars of building your body. Meet Mike Fitch: https://animalflow.com https://www.instagram.com/mikefitch.af/ https://www.instagram.com/animalflowofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/AnimalFlow1/ Get in touch with Jana and listen to more Podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music ‘Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Free Gift: 5 Keys To Becoming The Next Influencer Free Video Series Are you ready to see just how powerful your business can be through storytelling? Grab my FREE video series outlining how you can become the next influencer through your powerful story. The upside is right; now, over 90% of businesses are online. On the downside to you is that over 90% of businesses are currently online. If you want to stake your place in this crowded space, you need to stand out and be unique. Learn how to do just that for your brand and business. Grab your gift today: https://www.janashort.com/becoming-the-next-influencers-download-offer/ Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/

Samrat Sen In this conversation, Ian Gilligan spoke with Samrat Sen who is playing a lead role in spreading Kettlebell Sport throughout India (including working on introducing it into school programs). Samrat is the Founder of CoreFit (health and fitness brand now offering online 1-on-1 and group training; and live training with special considerations due to the COVID pandemic). He is the Director of Sports for the International Kettlebell Lifting Federation, Denver, U.S.A, the Technical Committee Chairman- Kettlebell Sport India Association, India, a Fitness Columnist with The Telegraph-English Mainline Daily, India. He is also a Certified Animal Flow Coach, from Global Bodyweight Training and a Certified Functional Trainer from Institute of Human Performance. Athletic Achievements: 1) 2019- WKSF Asian Championship- Gold Medal , Rank 1 -24kg Amateur ( HW Cat) 2) 2017- WAKSC Malaysia Open - 24kg Jerk & 20kg Snatch Rank 2 3) 2015-IKFF Bangkok Open- 16kg LC Rank 1 Coaching Achievements: 1) Coach to India's first Women Candidate Master of Sport (CMS) athlete 2) Coach to AsianChampionship 2018 best Female Lifter 3) Coached many students online during C-19 to complete in Online KB comps 4) Coach to several National and state Gold/Silver Medalists Follow him on Instagram at instagram.com/indian_kettlebell_athlete Subscribe to his YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIybM7c81D0zQmlqMmd_nUg Host: Ian Gilligian @iangilligan.co Producer: Tiffany Longcor @tiffness.fitness follow the Kettlebell Collective @kettlebell_collective

My first guest of the year is the renowned fitness innovator and movement coach, Mike Fitch. Mike is the founder of Global Bodyweight Training and the creator of Animal Flow, a quadrupedal ground-based movement practice that helps you rediscover your body’s deepest evolutionary patterns. Mike teaches people how to master movements that were once ingrained in their DNA but have now been largely forgotten due to the sedentary nature of our modern lifestyles.This episode is an absolute must-listen for anyone who works in health and fitness or is interested in exploring new types of movement. We talk about the catalyst that inspired Mike to create the Animal Flow system and we dive deep into the health benefits of quadrupedal movement and bodyweight training. This show covers aspects of topics that I’ve discussed with previous guests such as Dr. Jen Esquer, Perry Nickelston, and Steve Capobianco and it focuses on helping people to build strong, stable, and resilient bodies that will maximize their ability to pursue injury-free health and fitness for the long term.Support the show (https://www.coachjoedi.com/joe-recommends )

#087 - Mike Fitch is an innovative fitness educator and movement coach with 18 years experience in the fitness industry. As the founder of Global Bodyweight Training, he’s developed multiple programs that focus on skill based, bodyweight training, including Animal Flow and the Bodyweight Athlete Program. He loves sharing his experience and knowledge with others and has been able to teach thousands of individuals around the world as a featured presenter at major fitness conferences as a contributor. He has also been the subject of countless media pieces through his online and in-person educational courses.

This week's podcast episode features Mike Fitch, an innovative fitness educator and movement coach with over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. As the founder of Global Bodyweight Training, he’s developed multiple programs that focus on skill-based bodyweight training, including Animal Flow and the Bodyweight Athlete Program.Today Mike remains dedicated to the various bodyweight-based disciplines, but still draws upon his accumulated knowledge to develop new training programs. You’ll see him integrating kettlebells, VIPRs, and heavyweight training into his multi-disciplinary training regimes. In this episode we discuss:Mike's background... @0:16Bodyweight vs weighted training... @3:00Bodyweight foundational training for teens... @7:38Cultural differences on bodyweight training... @10:10Breakdancing & Animal Flow... @11:23The parkour experience... @17:19Carryover to board sports... @19:01The 3 main concepts of Animal Flow... @21:28Animal Flow kids program... @26:13The international expansion and adaptation of Animal Flow... @31:40Tips for building good business partnerships... @39:03What goes into building a brand... @43:16 More from Mike at: https://animalflow.com https://www.instagram.com/mikefitch.af/ 

Mike Fitch is an innovative fitness educator focused on bodyweight training, skills-based practices, and multi-planar, fluid movement. As the president of Global Bodyweight Training, he has developed multiple programs (including Animal Flow) that celebrate movement. All of his work embraces the philosophy that anybody can excel at bodyweight training and advanced skills building with practice and proper progressions. With 18 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Mike has used and taught a range of styles from Olympic lifts and kettle bells to sports-specific and Speed-Agility-Quickness training. Favorite Success Quote “You must suffer through the structure in order to conquer the chaos” Key Points 1. You Have to Put in the Time No matter what you want to accomplish in life, you have to put in the time. Mastery takes time, it takes patience, and it takes an intentional practice that pushes your limits each day. You cannot expect to see world class results unless you are putting in world class time and effort. 2. When You Hit a Plateau Take a Step Back  So often, on our paths to mastery, we get stuck in a rut. Maybe, for you, your business has made the same amount for 6 months straight, your dating life has been mundane, or you have been doing the same workout for weeks without seeing any strength or muscle gains. When this happens… Just take a step back. While there are a number of things you can do to improve your practice to help break through plateaus, the first thing you need to realize is that there is no rush. You have the rest of your life ahead of you and there is no reason to get impatient with your goals. Take the plateaus as the come and keep moving forward. 3.  You Have to Learn to Move  We live such sedentary and immobile lifestyles that most of us have forgotten how to move. We are riddled with aches and pains, joint problems and inflamed discs and such a long laundry list of other health issues that we could write an entire encyclopedia. The solution to almost all of this, as counterintuitive as it may seem, is to start moving. Not just lifting weights or running, but reconnecting with your primal side and moving like an animal, down on the ground, with all of your joints firing. Whether this is through animal flow or yoga, getting back into your body and re-learning how to move will improve your overall health in ways that you could not imagine. 4. The Goal is to Develop a  Balanced Body  The purpose of all physical training, whether it is with weights or just your bodyweight, should be to develop a balanced athletic body. Who cares if you can deadlift 600 lbs. if you cannot touch your toes? Who cares how flexible you are if you cannot move weight around without snapping like a stick? You have to build a balanced physique that will allow you to take full advantage of this wonderful gift called life. 5. Take Your Rest as Seriously as You Take Your Training If you really want to succeed with your training, start taking your rest as seriously as you take your time in the gym. Get on a sleep schedule, cut out the electronics, don’t eat more than three hours before bed, turn the temperature down, and black out your room. The better your sleep is, the better you will perform in the gym and in life.

Today we welcome to the show one of our good friends, Mike Fitch, the creator of Animal Flow. Over his 18 years in the fitness industry, Mike has developed multiple bodyweight training programs including the Bodyweight Athlete Program and Animal Flow. Today we dive in deeper to the AF system, discuss the many benefits of bodyweight training, and even have Mike give his latest film recommendations. Mike is also a good friend so you're in for a great conversation! Enjoy!   Show Notes: 0:00 - Who is Mike Fitch? 2:00 - Mike details his humble beginnings in the fitness industry 6:45 - How did Mike gravitate to bodyweight training, and ultimately, create the Animal Flow system? 10:15 - What drew Mike to bodyweight training? #humility 11:45 - We discuss the cognitive benefits of Animal Flow, and the importance of the language within the AF system 15:10 - What is Animal Flow good for and who is it good for? We dive deep on all the benefits of the system. 22:00 - Mike talks about some of the main benefits of bodyweight training that he experienced in the beginning. 24:45 - Why weight-training "strength markers" are arbitrary and not for everyone. 27:00 - The importance of progressions- and patience- in bodyweight training (and why social media can hurt people) 28:45 - Dain throws out a plug for the Animal Flow ON Demand channel (link below). 32:15 - We discuss why injuries aren't random, and how bodyweight training helps you tune into your body to better prevent injury. 35:15 - What does Mike's current training look like? 39:15 - How has the fitness industry changed over the past 10 years? 40:45 - We talks about the Animal Flow Master Instructor team. His one piece of advice? "Don't work with shitty people!" 44:15 - Mike praises the Animal Flow Instructor group and how they truly are a family. Again, community is critical for health. 49:15 - Need movie recommendations? Mike gives you some! 52:15 - Mike's book recommendations: - The Story of the Human Body, by Daniel Lieberman - Sapiens, by Yuval Noah Harari - The Emperor's Handbook, by Marcus Aurelius 53:40 - Mike's non-negotiable daily self-care tool: Morning coffee & movement 54:00 - Where can you find Mike and learn more about Animal Flow? 55:00 - A shout-out to upcoming events in Boulder, CO More about Mike Fitch and Animal Flow: Mike Fitch is an innovative fitness educator and movement coach with over 18 years experience in the fitness industry. As the founder of Global Bodyweight Training, Mike has developed multiple programs that focus on skill-based bodyweight training, including the Bodyweight Athlete Program and the main topic of our discussion on this podcast, Animal Flow. A gifted communicator and teacher, Mike loves sharing his experience and knowledge. He has taught thousands of individuals around the world as a featured presenter at major fitness conferences, as a contributor and subject of countless media pieces, and through both online and in-person educational courses. Animal Flow is a ground-based movement made fun, challenging and effective that's designed to improve the function and communication of the 'Human Animal'. The system is designed to improve strength power, flexibility, mobility, and coordination for all levels of fitness enthusiasts. Connect with Mike Fitch: Instagram: @MikeGBT More About Animal Flow AnimalFlow.com Animal Flow ON DEMAND Instagram: @AnimalFlowOfficial If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Move Daily Health Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review! Thank you and stay tuned for the next episode!

Mike Fitch is an innovative fitness educator focused on bodyweight training, skills-based practices, and multi-planar, fluid movement. As the president of Global Bodyweight Training, he has developed multiple programs (including Animal Flow) that celebrate movement. All of his work embraces the philosophy that anybody can excel at bodyweight training and advanced skills building with practice and proper progressions. With 18 years' experience in the fitness industry, Mike has used and taught a range of styles from Olympic lifts and kettle bells to sports-specific and Speed-Agility-Quickness training. Favorite Success Quote “You must suffer through the structure in order to conquer the chaos” Key Points 1. You Have to Put in the Time No matter what you want to accomplish in life, you have to put in the time. Mastery takes time, it takes patience, and it takes an intentional practice that pushes your limits each day. You cannot expect to see world class results unless you are putting in world class time and effort. 2. When You Hit a Plateau Take a Step Back  So often, on our paths to mastery, we get stuck in a rut. Maybe, for you, your business has made the same amount for 6 months straight, your dating life has been mundane, or you have been doing the same workout for weeks without seeing any strength or muscle gains. When this happens… Just take a step back. While there are a number of things you can do to improve your practice to help break through plateaus, the first thing you need to realize is that there is no rush. You have the rest of your life ahead of you and there is no reason to get impatient with your goals. Take the plateaus as the come and keep moving forward. 3.  You Have to Learn to Move  We live such sedentary and immobile lifestyles that most of us have forgotten how to move. We are riddled with aches and pains, joint problems and inflamed discs and such a long laundry list of other health issues that we could write an entire encyclopedia. The solution to almost all of this, as counter intuitive as it may seem, is to start moving. Not just lifting weights or running, but reconnecting with your primal side and moving like an animal, down on the ground, with all of your joints firing. Whether this is through animal flow or yoga, getting back into your body and re-learning how to move will improve your overall health in ways that you could not imagine. 4. The Goal is to Develop a  Balanced Body  The purpose of all physical training, whether it is with weights or just your body weight, should be to develop a balanced athletic body. Who cares if you can deadlift 600 lbs. if you cannot touch your toes? Who cares how flexible you are if you cannot move weight around without snapping like a stick? You have to build a balanced physique that will allow you to take full advantage of this wonderful gift called life. 5. Take Your Rest as Seriously as You Take Your Training If you really want to succeed with your training, start taking your rest as seriously as you take your time in the gym. Get on a sleep schedule, cut out the electronics, don't eat more than three hours before bed, turn the temperature down, and black out your room. The better your sleep is, the better you will perform in the gym and in life.

Would you like to be mobile, strong, look great and enjoy movement without a gym and equipment? Well you actually can! In this episode I chat with Mike Fitch – the creator of Global Bodyweight Training and Animal Flow about how using your body effectively can help create freedom in your life. You can create Listen In The post BMR 6: The Gym Within You – Mike Fitch appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Mike Fitch from Animal Flow and Global Bodyweight Training is interviewed on the show this week. Mike is an innovative trainer who focuses on bodyweight training, skills-based practices and multi-planar, fluid movement. This episode is all about connecting the mind and body through ground-based movements in an effort to reconnect with our internal system. We will be getting into the benefits of hand and feet coordination, meditation and breathing, injury prevention in CrossFit and getting out of the sagittal plane. Be sure to check out his website for tons of free content on mastering handstands, muscle ups, and any other bodyweight skill. Enjoy the show! Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [2:46] What is Animal Flow? [4:05] Reconnecting with the system [7:00] Meditation and breathe work [14:20] Explaining the Animal Flow program [21:10] Why do we get complacent? [24:25] Injury reduction in CrossFit [35:26] Global Bodyweight Training Links: Animal Flow Global Bodyweight Training Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

I had the honor of interviewing Mike Fitch, creator of Animal Flow and President of Global Bodyweight Training. Mike has taken bodyweight training and human movement to new heights and new levels. Learn about the history of Animal Flow and what led to its formation, development, and growth. Learn about the philosophy behind Animal Flow and how this training can improve your strength, mobility, and overall functionality. Also be sure to check out the new Animal Flow 2.0 program! Mike breaks down all the movements into DOABLE exercises, showing regressions that allow us to gradually progress and improvement our strength and mobility. it's an AMAZING program (I'm a student of Mike's program and doing things I never thought possible at 54 years of age). You can check out and purchase the new Animal Flow program here: http://www.animalflow.com/animalflow2/?ref=18 http://www.animalflow.com http://www.globalbodyweighttraining.com http://www.sterlinghealthandfitness.com #whatmakesyoumove

Mike Fitch, creator of Animal Flow and Global Bodyweight Training talks about what we get out of quadrupedal movements, his experiences with Parkour and other influences of Animal Flow, and his new Bodyweight Athlete program. His advice: "Whatever you do, learn something new. Be willing to be bad at something! "

Get one on one with Mike Fitch from Global Bodyweight Training as he discusses his new workout program Animal Flow Workout with Dr. Perry from Stop Chasing Pain. No matter what your sport or fitness goals or just someone who