In ‘Movement Lab’ Classes, I always use primal movements as the core of the class, you will see it come back again and again when you know the movements, both in the strength and mobility part of the class. Even in the warm-up. Actually, primal movement is everywhere. So what does it mean?

Primal movements are fundamental movement patterns that humans have used for thousands of years to navigate their environments, perform basic tasks, and ensure survival. These movements include squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, twisting (rotating), hinging (bending), and locomotion (walking, running, and jumping). They are called “primal” because they are rooted in the natural ways humans move and always have moved.

What’s great is that primal movements work multiple muscle groups and joints in coordinated ways, improving balance, coordination, and efficiency. For example, a squat mimics the movement of sitting down and standing up, while lunges simulate the movement patterns we use for walking and climbing stairs.

I keep drilling these movements (in a variety of ways) because when you build strength, mobility, and stability in them, it will make moving through your daily life easier, and may give you a better health-span during your life time. Let’s become strong, supple and fast leopards <3

Next Movement Lab Class: December 15th, ’24 @Pranama Kallio