Functional fitness
Bodyweight Squats: Proper Form and Function
I remember the day I realized I'd been teaching squats somewhat incorrectly for the first ten years of my career. It was about fifteen years…
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Functional fitness
Squatting Exercise: Pro’s and Con’s
About twenty one years ago, I made one of several mistakes of my training career, and it taught me much about what I needed to…
Functional fitness
Benefits of Squatting
For the first fifteen years of my career, I completely underestimated the power of squatting. I was so caught up in all the fancy equipment…
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Natural Recovery Methods for Movement Training
About ten years ago, I made one of the biggest mistakes of my training career, and it taught me much about what I needed to…
Functional fitness
Hunter-Gatherer Fitness: Ancient Movement for Modern Strength
Years ago, I had what I now call my "evolutionary fitness wake-up call," and it happened in the most unlikely place – as I was…
Faith and fitness
How Natural Movement Training Speeds Recovery
I'll remember the first time I witnessed what I now call the "natural movement recovery miracle." https://www.rushwalter.com/how-to-create-your-own-natural-movement-training-program/ It was several years ago, and I was…
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Earthing: Natural Self Care Practice
When I first heard about "earthing" a few years ago, I thought it was just another wellness fad that would come and go like so…
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Holistic Strength Training: Common mistakes to avoid
I find it educational to reflect back on three decades of watching people transform their bodies and, more importantly, their lives through strength training, I've…
Functional fitness
The Philosophy of Natural Movement: Why We Need to Move Naturally
I had what you might call my "movement awakening" about fifteen years ago, and it happened in the most unexpected place – watching my friend's…
Faith and fitness
Reconnecting with Your Body Through Natural Movement Training
I'll never forget the moment I realized I'd completely lost touch with my own body. It was about eleven years ago, and I was demonstrating…