“I'm getting close to 50 and I've not been very active for last 6 months, after damaging my shoulder with kettlebell exercises. Managed to quit smoking, but gained extra weight. I owned Integral Strength for some time already, but never really felt ready for that. So I got Elements to get myself prepared for the future challenge. And boy, I was right!
I'm enjoying every session of the Elements as I feel more in control of my body. Sessions are packed with interesting movements, which are challenging in the beginning but you starting to feel in control after a while. I'm getting close to the middle of Elements, so I started to add first bodyweight IS sessions to the mix.
Happy with the purchase, looking forward to revisiting Elements again after finishing it.”
“I did the Mobility program for quite a while, before I started with the Elements program. Maybe should have done that the other way around. With Elements you learn the basics better. I have only been doing Elements for about two weeks, so I can't make a good judgement yet, but although progress is very slow, the fact that there is a little progress every day, keeps me going.”
“I've been searching for a program to overall cover my fitness needs, without me having to think too much about it. Comming out of a long period of back injury, from working in construction and a shoulder injury, which I got by trying to get back into the gym and stacking too much weight too fast on the bar.
I wanted to reduce pain, restore function and develop my fitness beyond that, because the injuries have kept me away from physical activity for more than 7 years. I took the claims with a grain of salt, because I've tried other bodyweight training before, from a popular book and I got some improvement, but my progress was stalling for about a year. However, Elements exceeded all my expectations, it really takes all the thought out of it.
I went through one cycle of the General track and another one on the Advanced track. I started gaining more confidence and moving without thinking that I might hurt myself. I couldn't believe that I could just think where I wanted my body to go and then I just went for it, without much fuss. The last time I could do that, was in my teens. I got some muscle development as well, which supprised me, cause I didn't care about it, at that point. But by far the freedom from pain and ability to move with ease is what Elements is made for. I could tell that the program was very well thought out, compared to anything else I came across and the movements are very fun too. I find myself doing them sometimes, even outside of the program :)
I now moved on to Integral Streangth, cause I want to continue pushing myself. But now I can push myself consistently and Elements made it possible.”
“I've only been doing Elements for about a month, but I have found it easier to prioritize than many workouts because I actually look forward to doing it. I've seen some improvements in my upper body strength and I like that my brain must be engaged to follow the specific movements required. It helps me in my goal of calming my mind, especially on stressful days.”
“I've been using GMB programmes ever since buying the GMB paralettes programme a long time ago. After quite the bit of hesitation I soon thereafter bought elements (main hesitation back then: was it not too simple or would it be challinging enough) and that programme has made such a massive impact in how I move and think about excercise. Three weeks ago I started with the programme again for what feels like the gazillionst time (but more accurate probably around 10 in the past 7 years ) as it is my fall back programme whenever I feel stuck with movement, sports etc. Yes it helped me with handstands and soft acrobatics but most importantly it helped me move better with less pain and stiffness and therefor I can be more playful with my kids.”
“I have only been practicing for just over 4 weeks and I'm pleasantly surprised to see how the continued emphasis on control of these base movements has improved my athletic performance in other activities like skiing. The approach is great and before I get glued to my office chair I am grateful to wake up my body and mind hoping around the living room floor-which usually gives my wife and daughter something to smile at. Huge thank you.”
