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Building strength, endurance and stability through pregnancy
There’s no doubt about it: exercise is a powerful tool for a healthy and safe pregnancy. We talked to two mothers and Certified Instructors, and a pre-natal exercise educator to get the low-down on movement for motherhood.
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The latest science on the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training
If you’ve ever wondered whether Animal Flow can give you the same benefits as traditional styles of cardio exercise, wonder no more. Exercise scientist and Certified Animal Flow Instructor, Jeff Buxton, answers the question.
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Lessons on getting (and staying) strong from one of the world’s strongest men
5-time World Championship Strongman athlete Dain Wallis knows what it takes to build superior strength. We talk to him about preventing injury, juggling volume and intensity, and the benefits of getting on the ground.
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Start your AF journey or level up with this new step-by-step class series
Want to learn Animal Flow but don't know where to start? Want to level up to more advanced new skills? The new Flowcademy series on Animal Flow On Demand makes it as easy as following the classes.
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Developing a well-rounded training plan without sacrifice

If you’re not training for the Olympics or to be competitive at an elite level, then you can likely swap a pursuit of perfection with a focus on well-rounded participation. UK Master Instructor Rich Scrivener shows us how.

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Improve your climbing performance by training on the floor

The best climbers in the world have superior postural control, grip strength, energy efficiency, and power. With modern-day climbing requiring ever-increasing levels of all this and more, ground-based movement is the perfect training partner.

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How four practitioners strengthen their practice with Animal Flow

To celebrate the release of Animal Flow for Martial Arts and Combat Sports, we caught up with some of the martial practitioners in our community to find out how they use Animal Flow to get the best out of their training.

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Community Wisdom

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Transformation, recovery and finding freedom through movement

Reverentially dubbed ‘The Lioness’ by fellow Flowists, Rachel Thompson has been a key presence–and inspiration–in the AF community almost since it began. Were it not for a back injury, she may have never begun the journey.

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The most important attributes you need for Animal Flow success

Animal Flow is more than just a workout–it’s a skill-based practice that delivers a host of benefits to body and mind. We asked 10 of our global Master Instructors for their advice to Flowists who are just getting started.

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How being yourself makes the most compelling Animal Flow videos

According to filmmaker and production manager, Tsz Wai Ngai, when it comes to creating a great Animal Flow video, what matters most is not the lighting, location or production quality. It’s being uniquely you.

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