Flexibility vs. Mobility: Learn The Difference and Why You Need BOTH!

GymnasticBodies athlete works for his six-pack with this equipment-free bodyweight exercise, the v-up.

Gymnasts’ longest kept secrets in attaining incredible athleticism and optimal joint health lies within their superior approach to mobility and strength. These forbidden secrets of Gymnastic Strength TrainingTM are now out of the bag! Coach Christopher Sommer, the GymnasticBodies founder, has unveiled a whole new world of training. This system of strength and mobility, heavily

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Stretch Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

GymnasticBodies female athlete demonstrates hip mobility in a piriformis stretch.

It’s not dying you should be afraid of… it’s lacking range of motion. Stretching can either be your best friend or worst enemy, depending on your approach. In this article we’ll look deeper into how you can use GymnasticBodies to improve your mental and physical approach to stretching. Whether you’re an athlete or simply searching

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Stretch to Kick Your Strength Into High Gear

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In this new era of sustainable fitness, the concept of stretching to gain unparalleled levels of strength has taken the world by storm. People of all athletic backgrounds are quickly starting to realize the important role flexibility plays when it comes to improving their performance. GymnasticBodies is the leader of the pack with our sustainable

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Unleash Your Inner Ninja and RUN!

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Not only is running a welcome escape from many of the distractions of modern-day living, it's also exhilarating. Unless, of course, you are dealing with tight hips, ankles, feet or a plethora of other limitations. The good news is that no matter where your current flexibility lies, you too can achieve increased mobility and better

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Bridge Your Way to Better Posture

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The Thoracic Bridge is one of the best exercises used to maintain the strength, durability, and health of your spine. We'll show you how to bulletproof your mobility with progressions that fit easily into your weekly routine. Performed with proper form this exercise yields amazing results in not only your athletic performance but also your postural

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Mobility in the Weight Room: How to Lift Heavier and Stay Injury Free

GB Athlete Performs Weighted Mobility from The Foundation Series to Prevent Injury and Build Strength

Mobility training for weightlifting is the secret weapon that will protect you from injury, make your body feel great, and even help you bust through that plateau! Incorporating mobility exercises from the GB training into your weight training program is an easy and effective way to significantly reduce your injury risk, while simultaneously increasing your strength.

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Here’s a Quick Way to Test Shoulder Flexibility

GymnasticBodies athlete demonstrates how to check your shoulder flexion.

In the world of fitness and athletics, having the ability to move your shoulders through full range of motion is essential in gaining superior strength in your upper body, as well as maintaining sustainable long-term health. Look at the upper body of most high-level athletes and what do you see? Strong, robust, but flexible shoulders

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How Gymnastic Strength Training Improves Lower Back Flexibility

GB Athlete demonstrating a heavy Jefferson Curl with great form

Gymnastic Strength Training contains a unique blend of exercises that will not only help you build world-class levels of strength but also the flexibility of a gymnast, which most adults lack. One of the most common areas of tightness for many of us is the lower back. This is often a result of lifting heavy

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Gymnastic Strength Training Rebuilt My Knees Here's How:

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As you can tell from the title, I am one of the thousands of success stories that Gymnastic Strength Training has helped to produce over the years. I am a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and former competitor, but after suffering my third major knee injury I was forced to take a break from training. In my

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3 Exercises to Build Better Shoulder Mobility

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Shoulder mobility is important for your health and fitness; Gymnastic Strength TrainingTM using the GymnasticBodies Online Courses is a great way to begin incorporating effective shoulder exercises into your weekly workout or fitness routine. An important part of developing strong, healthy shoulders is making sure they are mobile. These 3 simple introductory shoulder exercises are an

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