“I used to be very active with parkour and CrossFit before I got married.
Due to kids coming along the way and injury issues, I stopped exercising and training.
Fast forward 8 years later , I decide to commit to Elements to pick up where I left off previously. Albeit with a wider abdominal girth and obvious lack of muscle tone.
Elements has been very kind to me, as the sessions are placed in a way where it is very progressive for people who are “just starting the exercise journey”
i.e.
You start out with learning how to move in different ways, who knew a simple crawl could actually be so challenging on the shoulders and the core!?
I’m half way through now and I’ve taken extended breaks every now and then, but regardless I find myself coming back to elements for a simple and efficient workout”
“TL;DR I thought I was just getting a change of pace for my workout, what I got was less discomfort in my shoulders, greater body-wide control, and a surprising training mindset shift.
I've been pretty devoted to my fitness for most of my life, with a concentrated focus on calisthenics for several years, so I didn't expect to gain much from this program other than a change of pace with the different fitness style.
It took me about four months to complete the program and in that time there was a noticeable difference in the capacity of my shoulders to move more with less discomfort. Definitely not prepared for a change in something that I thought was just part of me.
But even more significant was the change in my mental attitude to how the task is done. I've never done a routine that is time-based instead of reps-based. It was both easier, in that small breaks didn't 'add time' to the workout, and harder, because I was unaccustomed to not being able to race through on some days. This has actually benefited me in other areas of my life as I can now settle into some activities with a bit more acceptance of the idea I'm here for a bit, don't resist and make the time feel longer.
Also, who doesn't want to work toward controlled handstands?”
“I bought Elements to increase flexibility in my trunk and to have a workout I could do at home. It performed very well in both criteria. The workouts vary enough to be interesting day after day. My overall flexibility increased even though I had been doing karate style stretches for years. What was surprising was the increase in grip strength and the ability to hang longer from a bar (yeah, need to work towards pull-ups). I can heartily recommend this program to anyone who wants to increase strength, flexibility, and balance in the comfort of their home.”
“This series builds on itself: breaking down movements and then putting them together as your strength builds. I definitely feel more fluid, stronger and fitter after having completed the Elements Course. Big plus, I really enjoyed it!”
