Animal Movements For Beginners - Exercise Modification

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0:00 - I can't do these animal movements!
0:24 - How to scale the Bear Walk
2:40 - How to scale the Monkey
3:53 - Don't forget to get the Mobility Boost!
3:57 - How to scale the Frogger
5:50 - How to scale the Crab Walk
7:07 - Scaling movements allows you to make progress!

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[saoirsemorridanes]

GMB learned me that ANYTHING is possible, no matter how old or how stiff you are! Thank you, GMB crew!!

[chadholladay]

One of the things that sold me on Elements two months ago is your coaching style. I love your attitude of “It’s fine, go at the level that’s good for you. That’s totally cool.”

[evanhadkins]

This is the kind of thing that we beginners need. Many thanks.

[antonomaseapophasis]

You set a good model, and you have others who demonstrate very well, but Alex is me, and his example is actually a morale booster, and a great example of how to improve what I am working on from GMB

[kassistwisted]

Thank you so much for this! I hurt myself doing the tabletop to Frogger and stopped Elements in the first week. I was heartbroken. Now I'm better and now I understand how to modify Frogger for myself. Seeing someone doing the modifications and not the extremely fit person in the Elements video who could clearly levitate his legs without much effort was key for me. Thanks again!

[KeelyDunn]

I bought Elements ages ago but TKRs and other limitations made me feel like I couldn't even start. This is the video I needed years ago, thank you!

[bethk]

Thank you for this video and special thanks to Alex for demonstrating! I had not been able to visualize which modifications to make to these movements, but now I feel like I really can do this! I'm so excited to try this all again and have it be something I can actually do🎉! Yay!

[VelhaGuardaTricolor]

The secret of working out with success is:
1.knowing your goals (so you avoid trying way too much stuff and getting nowhere)
2.Making sure that GOAL is not absurd for your size, age. Like starting parkour age 60
3.Learning everything about progressions - chopping into small steps to make sure you can climb up with ease.
4.Consistency
5.Rest
6.What you eat.
7.Enjoy the long road you have just entered
8.Watch as much Ryan as you can, so maybe you can absorb some of that zen energy that he emanates.

[Jenesis]

Core stability is the foundation. Shoulders, hips, and hamstrings are next in line.

[maryannsmith]

Looks helpful! Did elements a couple of times and re-injured bilateral elbows. Will do it and modify. Other than hurting elbows Elements is so fun and energizing.

[emilymountier]

Loving the gradual track but I wish this level of scaling was included in the tutorials! (I'm only at session 2, but seems like it would be natural to include the crab modification shown here in the crab setup tutorial? maybe it's coming?)

[tc-]

I've recently got back into Elements, and each day I'm reminded how much I love that program. Thank you for another useful and encouraging video, Ryan.

EDIT: Those different Element tracks you're talking about at 1:53? Can they be selected in Praxis or?

[VRvirgin]

Karate instructor used to incorporate these into our karate training. Didn't realise how important it was until now.

[carolinelandreth]

Love the new gradual path!!! Would you recommend doing the mobility boost prior to an elements session or separate from it? You guys are awesome!

[FitFazal]

The link to the mobility boost is unavailable. Could you check for me please. I just bumped into your Channel and subscribed. Thank you

[timshields]

What is the GMB view on using aids like mini p-bars and yoga blocks?