When we think of health and exercise, we usually have very specific exercises in mind. But why is it important to take a holistic view of the term “movement” ?
Being
able to move cleanly and well is the basis of solid health. Because when
it comes to moving, nature does not forgive mistakes. Sooner or later we
get injured when we can no longer execute natural human movements without
errors. Especially with persistent or highly intensive training methods -
there are no state-of-the-art aids to help - correct execution is the be-all
and end-all.
Movement
is more than just an exercise. Health is exercising a little more than a
couple of times. At EVO we are convinced that health can only be optimized
by improving the original movement patterns - with a focus on balance, strength
and coordination. A skillful, goal-oriented but nevertheless playful
execution of the elementary, human movements keeps us permanently healthy and
fit.
How
it works? Here are a few guidelines:
· SMART MOVEMENTFirsts
of all: be aware of your environment. Get involved with them while you
exercise. Take off your headphones, listen to your body. Take off
your shoes, just go barefoot. Pay close attention to your
posture. Feel the rhythm of your body when you move.
·
PURPOSEFUL MOVEMENT
Include
the basics of natural human movement in your training plan: balancing,
crouching, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, hanging, climbing, twisting,
jumping, and running. These are the movement patterns that have had the
greatest importance in our everyday life since time immemorial - those
movements for which our body is made.
·
PLAYFUL MOVEMENT
Take your time and learn new movements. It's not about sets
or repetitions, it's just about curiosity. Break the rules - have
fun , your moving body. Try the climbing wall,
hang along the bars, crawl on the ground or look at the world upside down from
a handstand.