“I'm taking a second run at the Elements program - I only got a few weeks in the first time (2018). I decided to give it another try due to repeated injuries in my traditional weight-lifting program and life, particularly now after a few months of forced inactivity. It seems to be paying off. I feel like my joints and stabilizers are getting stronger, and it's a great complement to a kettlebell regime (another new adventure). I like the updated platform, the videos, and love (and hate!) the exercises! Enough that I decided to purchase the Floor Loco program as my next step. I do find the platform data-heavy when I'm at the gym with no wifi though.”
“After having finished Elements I'm far from moving as smoothly and strongly as the GMB team. But I improved my strength and mobility and feel all in all better than before doing the program. And it was fun - most of the time. Now I move on with Integral Strength and Mobility, but I definitely will go through Elements a second time.”
“Elements is the type of programme where it's positive aspects transfer seamlessly throuout your day to day life in such a way it's not until you stop and reflect on your activities that you realise you are able to do more with less pain involved, more mobility and strength through greater ranges. I always come back to it or add aspects of it through my other training or pursuits.”
“I really loved Elements and I’m definitely doing it again! I love how autoregulation is baked into the program, and that not only made me feel safe but encouraged me. I wished more programs had this sense of autonomy.
It took me a while to get started but I found what worked amazingly for me was as a 15 movement pick me up around 4pm to disconnect from the mental hecticness of the day.
Physically, I gained a deep squat, I learned a freedom in movement and a sense of play. Very excited for the possibilities of the next time around - thank you to GMB and your wonderful approach!”
“Amazing results in strength, mobility and less chronic pain. I am Clinical Functional Neurologist and have enjoyed every bit of this program from the rationale to implementation.”
“I'm hypermobile, and while I rely on strength training for joint integrity and pain reduction, I have to be very careful with it. It's easy for me to overdo it and injure myself. I love Elements because I can do 15 minute sessions and still feel the improvements. I was looking for functional strength, and I got that and so much more: fewer old injury flares, more stamina, and more agility. I dance at a committed amateur level, and while my balance has always been well above average, my *dynamic* balance has seriously improved. My 49th birthday is around the corner and I feel like I'm on the upswing, rather than declining! I now have a secret goal of a cartwheel for my 50th birthday. I'm nearing the end of my second round of Elements and I'm planning to go right into a third round.”
“I've been working out for many years. I love to use Elements to warm up for bodyweight-training. Within 15 min I'm sweaty, stretched and ready to go. Plus I've tried out at least one fun little move I've hardly ever done before.
If you're not too much into strength but rather into general overall fitness and well-being, Elements could easily be your main training focus.
The benefits: Elements makes me move in ways I normally wouldn't, enhancing my mobility and my overall body-awareness and just making me feel great.
Sidenote: Elements is probably super beginner-friendly. BUT: I personally can hang out for 20 minutes in a deep squat or a seiza and STILL am improving my mobility with Elements. It's fascinating how easily scalable the exercises are. Just try a "sumo-frogger" or a "long-leg-monkey" or some other fancy animal and you'll know what I mean.”
