Sign up for our free MovNat Adaptive Practice Sessions newsletter and we’ll send you new MovNat workouts every week.
Our workouts will help you improve your movement skills, fitness, and mobility naturally and get fit for the real world, whether you’re a total beginner or experienced mover.
These emails are one of the many free resources we provide to help you follow a structured approach to Natural Movement Fitness.
Sign up today and we’ll send you our complete MovNat Beginner’s Guide!
Click here to get free MovNat workouts delivered weekly!
MovNat Workouts:
Week of August 1, 2022
Session 1
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Base Build : 3x/side
- Knee Hand Rocking : 6x
- Deep Kneel to Side Bent Sit : 6x
- Side Bent Sit Reverse : 6x
- Deep Knee Bend : 3-5 Breaths
- Cross Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating foot position
Emphasis:
Option 1: Perform in sequences of any skill for listed distance/reps or until you lose balance or fatigue : Use 2×4, rail, narrow surface, or draw or follow a line on the ground : 20min : Rest as needed : do on normal surface if unable to balance
Option 2: Perform each balance skill or drill individually : 3-5 Sets/Skill : Rest 1-2min : do on normal surface if unable to balance
Balanced Foot Hand Crawl : forward/backward : 3-6m : Rest 2min
Balanced Tripod Transition : 2-5x/side
Balanced Side Shuffle : 6m/dir
and/or
Balanced Deep Knee Bend Side Shuffle : 3m/dir
Watch this tutorial that offers great tips, breakdowns, and options for beginners.
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Cross Reverse : 6-10x : loaded carry for more challenge
- Upward Jump + Downward Jump : 6x
- Prone Lying to Forward Roll : 2x/side or Rotational Rocking : 20 sec/dir
- Lapping to Chest Carry :5x
- Front Carry : 1-2min
Session 2
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Figure Four Sit to Deep Half Kneel : 5x/side
- Cross Sit Forward Reach : 5x
- Bent Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating sides
- Deep Squat Backward Reach : 6x alternating
- Forward Step Over : 5x/side
- Deep Kneel Reverse : 6x
Emphasis:
Prep : Walking Split Squat : 2 Sets : 10x : Bodyweight Only : Rest 45sec-1min
Split Squat : 3-4 Sets : 6-8x/side : Rest 1-2min : for more challenge perform a loaded variation using Single Hand Carry or Front Carry or Shoulder Carry
Balance Split Squat : 2-3 Sets : 3m forward/backward or 8-12 steps : Rest 2min : for more challenge perform a loaded variation using Single Hand Carry or Front Carry or Shoulder Carry
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Foot Elbow Crawl : 10m
- Inverted Crawl : 10m
- Front Hang to Foot Pinch : 2-6x or Hang Knee Tuck
- Push Press : 8x
- Sideways Step Under : 10x alternating sides
Session 3
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Elbow Roll : 3x/side
- Tripod Transition : 6x alternating
- Side Bent Sit Rotational Reach : 6x alternating
- Front Hang Scap Pull : 6x
- Cross Sit Across Sideways Reach : 6x alternating : hold 1 breath
- Side Hang to Scap Pull : 6x
Emphasis:
Jumping Pull Up : 2-3 Sets : 5-8x : Rest 2min
Pull Up : 2-3 Sets : 5-8x : Rest 2min
Pull Up to Forearm Hang : 1-2 Sets : 1-3x/side : progress to next section for progression.
Pull Up Reach : 1-3 Sets : 4-6x alternating : rest 2min
If you are unable to perform the pull ups or the listed progressions, perform:
Side Hang to Scap Pull : 3-4 Sets : 6-12x : Rest 2min
Side Hang : 3-6 Sets : as long as you can Rest 2x longer than your hang time
Combo: 3 Rounds
- Balance Side Shuffle : 4 x 1.5m back and forth or Balanced Deep Knee Bend Side Shuffle : 1 x 3m back and forth : carry a load for more challenge
- Backward Sprawl (Neutral Spine) : 5x
- Foot Hand Crawl : 10m
- Squat Get Up : 6-8x or Single Leg Squat Get Up : 2-5x/side
Start Moving Naturally At Home
Our e-course, MovNat Level 1 Fundamentals, is a perfect resource for beginning your Natural Movement Fitness journey at home! If you want to build your movement and fitness from the ground up and regenerate your body using practical, natural movements that enhance fitness, function, and physical capability, learn more at the link below.
Click here to learn more about
MovNat Level 1 Fundamentals
Related Posts
- MovNat Workouts: Week of May 23, 2022
- MovNat Workouts: Week of May 30, 2022
- MovNat Workouts: Week of June 6, 2022
- MovNat Workouts: Week of June 13, 2022
- MovNat Workouts: Week of June 20, 2022
- MovNat Workouts: Week of July 11, 2022
- MovNat Workouts: Week of July 18, 2022
- MovNat Workouts: Week of July 25, 2022