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Attempting to represent a modern-day Vitruvian Man was quite the challenge, as da Vinci’s original sketch is based on the Classical concept of ideal human proportions. While I may not be the epitome of his “Canon of Proportions”, the illustration also relates man to nature, and that’s a concept I can certainly identify with. Leonardo believed the workings of the human body to be an analogy for the workings of the entire universe.
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Why would I pour a bucket of ice-cold water over my head in the middle of the winter? The concept isn’t as crazy as it sounds, as people have been doing cold water therapy for eons. Reporting benefits of improved circulation, healthier skin, overall vitality, and faster recovery from injuries, people from many cultures still swear by the age-old practice and it is recommended by Russian Systema and other Martial Arts practitioners.
Want to get back into shape, work towards a leaner physique, and learn more about natural movement? StrengthBox Beginnings may be for you. It’s a new month-long class that’s being offered three times per week (M-W-F at 7am) at the StrengthBox gym in Toronto that’s designed to get you moving again in a safe, fun and co-operative environment.
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My good friend Femi Doyle-Marhsall, hosts a weekly community radio program called “The Pursuit of Fitness” for CHRY 105.5 FM in Toronto. Last month, Femi took the opportunity to interview MovNat founder Erwan LeCorre to get a bit more perspective on his style of training. I met Erwan and Femi at the StrengthBox, an industrial gym in Toronto that specializes in MovNat and natural movement training.
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Last week I had the pleasure of appearing on the CP24 television show “Wylde on Health” with non-other than best-selling author Robb Wolf. In fact Robb’s new book “The Paleo Solution” just made the New York Times bestseller list yesterday! If you haven’t already, I can’t recommend the read highly enough. Wolf has a way of making the scientific enjoyable, and you’ll end up with a thorough understanding of the “original human diet”.
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Back on September 11th and 12th of 2010, the StrengthBox gym in Toronto hosted two one-day MovNat clincs in natural movement. Led by MovNat founder Erwan LeCorre, the clinics covered the fundamentals of natural movement training, spending time on both philosophy and actual physical practice.
StrengthBox is pleased to announce 2 great opportunities to train first-hand with MovNat founder Erwan LeCorre!
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Think you can’t practice natural movements in a gym setting? While it’s great to get out in nature, absorb some Vitamin D and get some oxygen, it’s not always possible.
At our industrial gym in Toronto (StrengthBox), this is how we roll (or run, climb, lift, carry, throw, catch, walk, balance, ok – you get the point)! Check it out:
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Today I had an interview on CHRY 105.5 FM in Toronto, a community-based campus station for York University. The program, “The Pursuit of Fitness” is hosted weekly by Femi Doyle-Marshall and this episode was called “Thinking Outside the Box”.
The 15 minute interview is posted below.
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As I’m sure you’re aware, kettlebells are hardly new to the fitness world. They have been used in Russia and Eastern Europe for over a hundred years, and some suggest they may have earlier roots that can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. It’s no wonder they’ve survived the ages: they are extremely versatile and effective for strength, size, endurance, explosive power, flexibility, balance and overall conditioning. No wonder that so many trainers are choosing to get certified as kettlebell instructors.
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