Animal Flow is a Quadrupedal Movement Training (QMT) system that is designed to improve the performance, resilience and function of the “human animal”. It offers a versatile and adaptable movement practice that can stand alone as an integrated approach to fitness or broken apart and added to existing training programs. QMT offers the unique opportunity to have hands and feet in contact with the ground while moving in all directions and in a variety of joint angles.
This style of training has been proven to increase:
☑️ MOBILITY
☑️ STABILITY
☑️ COGNITION
☑️ COORDINATION
☑️ EXPLOSIVE POWER
☑️ MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
Additionally, Animal Flow has been shown to decrease back pain and is considered to be a form of moderate to intense cardiovascular training by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines.
WHO CAN ATTEND A WORKSHOP?
The workshop is open to persons of all skill levels, both fitness professionals and fitness enthusiasts. Fitness professionals can test out to become certified to teach Animal Flow 30-90 days after the workshop for no additional cost. You should be physically fit enough to support your own bodyweight in quadrupedal position and be medically cleared to participate in physical activities. Attendees must be at least 18 years old.
WHAT IS THE L1 WORKSHOP CURRICULUM?
You’ll cover all 6 components of Animal Flow, including the Traveling Forms (the “ABCs” of animal movements); Switches and Transitions; Wrist Mobility; Activations; Form Specific Stretches, and, of course, Flows.
The workshop starts with base positions, which systematically build in difficulty and complexity over the two days. Movements are taught within the context of scientifically-based concepts relevant to anyone working in health and fitness industries. By the end of the second day, the entire class will be performing a sequence known as the Beast flow which integrates a large majority of the movements from the workshop. This becomes a structure from which they may begin their own creative practice.
Find more details about the Level 1 Workshop here, including the specific movements covered in the workshop, the course objectives, and the test-out process.
Contact [email protected] for additional details and to register for all workshops in the Middle East. And make sure to follow @animalflowmiddleeast on instagram for updates and events in the region!
