“I started the program during the lock-down in 2021 and it helped so much with my everyday movements. I feel much more confident in my functional abilities, i erased my back and shoulder pains and am really thrilled to achieve my daily routine each morning, even if it is only for 15 minutes. It really helps starting the engine and feel ready to face the day.
Thanks GMB team!”
“I first bought the elements program to help improve my mobiltiy so I could get back into weight training. I'd been doing a ton of calisthenics training prior to the purchase but still couldn't do a full bdoyweight squat with out holding onto something or letting my heels come up. I reviewed a few different mobility programs and decided on elements becuase of the strength componenet built in.
The first few times I tied the program, I approached it with the wrong mentality: go hard or go home. Never dawned on me to take my ego out so I ususally ended up pushing way past my level and ended up making some of the aches and pains worse and even over training. I called it quits after the second attempt.
In July of last year, after getting injured again pushing myself too hard while running, I figured I'd give elements another shot. This time I commited fully, approached it without letting my ego get in the way, and paid attention to the recommnedations for each movement in the program tutorials. I completed the program December of 2023 and low and behold, I could finally do a bodyweight squat without having to hold onto something, raising my heels or falling over. Oh, and a side note, I was able to finlaly hold a hand stand, by accident, while doing the high frogger. And I mean by accident becuase when I did it, I held the handstand for a full 15 seconds and rememebr thinking, is this really happeing?!! I was so excited that I ran and got my girlfriend and did another one. That was one of the best feelings knowing that even though some of the session were tougher than others, as long as you stay consistant, and work at your level, you will improve.
So for anyone thinking about giving this a try, I say if this program jives with your goals, it's worth the investment and you won't be dissappointed with your progress.”
“As an official “old dude”, I find that I need to work on so many things at the same time. I need to maintain flexibility, mobility, and strength as I get older just to feel good and do the things I want to do. Elements addresses all these things at the same time and can be adjusted easily depending on the capability of the individual. The program is very well done. It is approachable and easy to follow for the average person while still able to offer a challenge to more athletic individual as well. In my view, Elements has been well worth my time and energy!”
“I remember throwing out my back in my late 20s with the awkward baby carriers that double as car seats. I was spending a lot of money on special orthotic inserts and was running on what strength young age could provide me. When I arrived at my mid-30s, at the encouragement of my company, I began jogging. It was helpful, and I would fall off the bandwagon in the winter, rolling myself back to starting the "Couch Potato to 5K" routine all over again. And my back was still giving me challenges.
When I turned 40, on a whim I tried Elements. 15 minutes a day. Surely I could fit that into our crazy family schedule.
Well, while I couldn't exactly fit it in all the time, and still struggle to make it as regular a thing as I'd like, I'm now on my fourth run through the program in 4 years. It's a critical part of my week, and I try to make it happen as many days as I can. It's critical for me because when I'm at that daily cadence, so many things improve. I can move without wincing, my endurance is higher, and my mental state is more alert and refreshed.
I have tried other frameworks that were more focused on repetitive, muscle-focused movements and burned out on them. With GMB Elements in the early morning, I can move from bed to the living room, hit "play" and wake up while I'm moving through the motions. I'm not able to fit that 30 minute time in just yet, but a daily 15 has helped me immensely.
I'm grateful to the folks at GMB, and hopeful I can someday work another program into my schedule!”
“I'm on my second time through Elements. It's amazing how different the second time is. It's a lot easier to do the same exercises. It helps to show progress.”
“I've been using Elements for about 2.5 months so I can get more flexible and stronger all around and it's working great! So I went from barely being able to get off the floor from a seated position to being able to pop right up in various ways. I don't struggle in many basic movements and I've found that I'm able to understand the mechanics of my body better. For instance, my knees were hurting when doing monkey, but by bringing my feet closer together the pain would go away and I could focus on the movement more.
Even though I have fallen off the wagon a bit, I still have lots of strength and flexibilty and it helps me feel like a kid again when I play around in the movements. Honestly, you have nothing to lose by joining.”
“Elements has helped change my view of exercise. When I first bought it I thought I would do it once and move on to bigger and better things. Now, I think I've cycled through it about 4 times. I use it as a 15-min warm-up before weightlifting - but it's started to become the most fun part of my workout. I recommend trying it, and sticking with it. The results extend further into my life than I could have expected.”
“I love elements. This program does both stretch and strength. wWat i love most is how much better my body moves and feels with elements compared to any other movement program or modality I have tried.”
