“I’m in my early 60s, spent 40 years sitting behind a desk, and started doing GMB courses just under a year and a half ago, beginning with Elements, alternating with Mobility.
Being British, I don’t do exuberance, so what I’ve said in the title is 100% genuine, and here is why.
1 The best exercise is the one you actually do. Everything about GMB, big and small, is designed to make it into a habit, and it succeeds. No need to travel to a gym on a cold evening when you’re tired after work. Just roll back a carpet mat or move a sofa at home, open up your laptop, and lose the top layers of the clothing you’re already standing in. You’re ready to rock and roll. In less than two minutes. The exercises repeat and develop, but every session is different, so it never gets samey. As a person who has spent a lifetime getting bored with things after a few weeks, the fact I’m still doing GMB after more than a year, is a miracle in itself.
2 If you do Elements, you may have no problems with certain areas. I’ve had none with arms, shoulders and wrists. But if there are other areas you have neglected, this course will find you out. My hip and knee mobility was so bad from years of sitting, that I couldn’t even get near a deep squat, or sitting on my heels, and both knees were clunking heavily (without pain) when I tried. I hadn’t even realised there was a problem, when I was going down the road of needing a new knee or hip. I can now do both these things, but only with about 60% proficiency, in terms of how well and for how long, so there is still a way to go.
3 Although a lot of reviews mention feeling some benefits straight away, which you will once any soreness has worn off, those benefits are nothing compared to the fundamental changes you will see if you keep it up for months and years. That’s how it becomes life-changing.
4 The other thing GMB make clear, is that they are not the answer to everything, and don’t pretend to be. They understand that we exercise to live, not vice versa. And they encourage people to do something else besides, whatever works for them, jiu-jitsu, a pull up station in the garage, a ten minute walk, squatting to clean the car or load the washing machine, whatever.
4 The coaching is superb, because unlike YouTube videos from people who have been doing calisthenics since they were five, these coaches understand the limitations people have when starting from scratch, take it very gradually, don’t make unrealistic demands, don’t jump from beginner to full intermediate over two sessions, but do offer different ways of doing each exercise to choose from, depending on how well you can do it to start with.
4 The last point is the elephant in the room, which most reviews don’t mention. But it was a big factor for me, so it will be for other people as well. Money. I spent a while mulling over whether I wanted to spend the price of this course. All I can say is, knowing what I know now, for the benefits I’ve had out of GMB, the low-to-mid hundreds I’ve spent just look like a couple of crushed peanuts in my hand. So if that's what's holding you back, don't. Start it now.”
“I’m 63
Started ,,,, thinking no way ever do monkey or frogger ever
Now … stlll cannot but actually think both are possible
Yes , I’ll have to cycle through several times
Will I do so?
Yes
Why ?
It’s obvious that I move better and feel better throughout the day”
“I really like the Elements - following the program makes me feel stronger and more flexible day-to-day!The pace is well measured to keep me engaged and exercising.
Also, the GMB team support is really responsive and helpful!”
“I’ve done, and continue to do, elements, mobility and integral strength. I do 30 minutes a day as an adjunct to other activities (skiing, hiking, biking weights) and it has really improved and help sustain, mobility, flexibility and strength. I couldn’t recommend more highly.”
“It is the program through which I got to know how great are at GMB about three years ago. The possibility of tailoring the intensity of each move to how you feel each day or the possibility to adjust the duration of each session make this program suitable to everybody who wants to stay fit and healthy or simply recover a decent physical condition. Believe me you won't regret your choice!!!”
