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How to Move and Get Fit the Primal Way
There are certain fundamental inputs every person needs to be healthy: nutritious food, plenty of sleep, social connection, and the one we’re talking…
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Primal Blueprint Law 5: Sprint Once in a While
In a world where danger lurked around every corner, your ability to run fast was a strong indicator of whether you would live long enough to pass your…
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Primal Blueprint Law 4: Lift Heavy Things
Equally as important as moving around a lot at a slow pace is Primal Blueprint Law 4, lifting heavy things.
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Primal Blueprint Law 3: Move Frequently at a Slow pace
The foundation of Primal Blueprint movement is Law #3: Moving Frequently at a Slow Pace.
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10 Best Plank Variations to Try
Take this Primal Essential Movement up a notch (or 10)
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How to Do A Plank Properly
The core does not only exist to contract or bend over and over again, to twist and rotate, but also to resist rotational force.
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How to Build an Adult Obstacle Course
Building an adult obstacle course a la Tough Mudder or Spartan Race or Ninja Warrior is a noble goal, but not everyone wants to spend their weekends…
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The Incredible Benefits of Barefoot Workouts
The craziest thing happened to me once on a hike.
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How (and Why) to Do a Push-up
Simple, yes. Easy, no.
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9 Worthy Alternatives to Back Squats (No Barbell Required)
As great as back squats are for strength, general fitness, and body composition, sometimes they just don't work for a person.
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How to Strengthen Tendons and Ligaments for Injury Prevention
People do not pay much attention to how to strengthen tendons and ligaments, until they suffer a tendon injury.
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Microworkouts: Effective, At Home Workouts In Two Minutes or Less
A lot of us get hung up on this idea of what an exercise session is supposed to look like.
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