Exercise out of the gym and into nature

A new form of physical fitness which involves dumping the gym and using intuitive forms of exercise outdoors.

Dumping the gym,



getting out of ‘zoo human’ and finding fitness nature’s way..

There’s a new form of physical fitness which involves dumping the gym.  It’s about using the body with intuitive forms of exercise – like our ancestors.

Erwan Le Corre is the founder of MovNat and is tipped as ‘one of the fittest men in the world’ and a ‘fitness visionary’ by some key health publications around the world.Le Corre talks about the increase of ‘zoo human syndrome’. This is described as ‘a modern global and growing phenomenon generated by the combination of social conventions, technological environment and commercial pressures. Increasingly disconnected from the natural world and their true nature, zoo humans are suffering physically, mentally and spiritually.’ Agreed.

Anyone living in modern times would no doubt agree – it’s tough and stressful being us right now with so much going on: living in busy, fast, demanding environments. It’s a new type of stress that is building and increasing, pinching people off from their spiritual essence.

Le Corre has come up with an intriguing system designed to develop and transform our relationship with exercise using natural techniques from nature – running, climbing, jumping, crawling and balancing. The idea is that then we work our bodies just as nature intended, we not only lose weight but we enter into a profound state of well-being and natural happiness.

Le Corre explains that a sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to health, happiness and longevity but the alternatives that the current fitness industry provide are ineffective and boring – based on goals (such as calorie counting or a six pack) that don’t correspond to our basic nature and connection as human being.

This team are giving lessons in an ‘ape playground’ set up near London’s Tower Bridge and which feature ramps, ladders, ropes and climbing frames. There’s plenty of squatting, walking, throwing, catching, jumping, leaping and hanging from bars like Moglai and Jungle Book. This is shifting from an approach of using medicine balls in the gym to getting hold of rocks outside and working these in the fresh air. Sounds good to me.

The emphasis comes away from a focus of burning calories, in favour of a more natural approach to taking exercise – enjoying being part of the natural environment and using age-old techniques of movement in naturally ways to achieve high levels of fitness.

Plus, people love a new fitness craze. Could this be it?

Link: movant.com

Blog

  • TEDx: What would you do differently if you had three weeks to live?

    Speaking at TEDxDalt Vila Ibiza about life lessons after being told I would not survive longer than three weeks.

  • How to avoid the blues on Blue Monday

    We have had rough ride lately and its time to get strong and avoid the January blues. Here are some tips on how to stay positive and happy.

  • Falling in love with the magical island of Ibiza

    I travelled extensively in my job with MTV over the years and ended up flying all over the world and visited many places. I lived in various cities and had a taste of many beautiful countries and cultures and came across many interesting strangers.

  • A favourite interview about my NDE with Jeff Mara

    An interview where I share a great deal of insights about my NDE where I got to go the other side of life and return with all the memories of it. Here I share a lot about my experience.

  • The thought revolution: money and energy

    Bruce Lipton author and scientist talking about the revolution of thought and energy. How your thoughts affect your outcome and money energy.

  • BBC London Radio Interview

    Susie and Carrie Grant talk about how to survive Christmas, keep arguments away and how to keep your boundaries clear.

  • Gregg Braden on being human in this challenging world

    Gregg Braden is one of the most inspiring speakers of our time. He blends science and spirituality to give us a contemporary take on what it means to be human and why love is such an important emotion. Heart and mind connection is the key to deep connectivity and intution.

  • Marianne Williamson made me cry

    Marianne Williamson gave me the best advice I have every got with my writing. I went on stage and told my story. I wept and sobbed. The audience cheered and all stood up with a standing ovation.

  • With Dr David Hamilton talking about kindness

    Talking with David Hamilton Hay House author about kindness and healing from the inside.

  • Lynne McTaggart talking on the power of intentions and the power of eight

    Lynne McTaggart´s work on the power of intention is mind blowing. Check it out.

  • TEDxDalt Vila 2023

    TEDx Dalt Vila comes to our island of Ibiza in March 23. Watch this video for a snippet of the power of these talks.