suffer the structure to conquer the chaos
In Animal Flow we say, “Only go as fast as you can control.” But what exactly is ‘control’? Control, or motor control as it’s officially known, refers to the way that your central nervous system interacts with the rest of your body, and the environment around you, in order to create well-coordinated and intentional movements. … Read more
Not everybody can or should perform every Animal Flow movement in exactly the same way. Australian Master Instructor, Andrew “Chaddy” Chadwick, shares his experience with AF as a self-proclaimed ‘bigger person.’
It’s the exercise that fitness fanatics around the world rate or hate. No matter which of the two camps you fall into, there’s no denying that the burpee is here to stay. We took one of the fitness industry’s oldest and most practiced bodyweight exercises and gave it a makeover–Animal Flow style.
Getting started with something new can sometimes feel daunting. Yet with some forward planning and encouragement, beginning an Animal Flow practice doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here are the top five things you need to know.
A powerful punch comes from the ground up. Whether you’re boxing for improved fitness or as a competitive sport, Animal Flow is a potent tool for building a foundation that packs a punch.
Your cervical spine is a linchpin for human survival. It’s one of the most underestimated and highly neglected areas of the body. Here’s why and what it needs.
Preparing your hands, feet, wrists, and ankles before an Animal Flow practice
can free you to worry less about joint discomfort and focus more on the full experience of your body in motion.
As the official hand balance of AF, the Tuck Balance is important to your practice. Learn why it’s so hard, along with strategies for your journey and some example drills to help you along.
You may be familiar with the building blocks of Animal Flow that are the foundation of every practice – but do you know the story behind their design?