“I've been using Mobility with the Elements and Integral Strength programs. It's a great addition for someone like me who needs a lot of mobility work. The progress in my mobility has already been notable after about 12 weeks on the program. It's pretty cool to weed my lawn and garden area without ever touching my knees to the dirt :)”
“I'm older. Old issues are rearing their ugly heads and new ones are inevitable. Mobility has helped with pain management and physical performance over the last 6 months.”
“I quite like the mobility program. It is the perfect program to do a session even when you feel tired. The sessions themselves are not extremely challenging but especially in the evenings they help me wind down, get a bit more relaxed and loosen up. My movement is noticably smoother than it was before even though I am only doing 1-2 sessions per week as side training”
“My name is Patrick, and I am 37 years old. This review is about the GMB concept as a whole, and it might be a bit longer—but I hope it helps others who are trying to decide if it’s right for them.
I’ve never been someone who stuck with one sport for years or trained with strict discipline. Instead, I’ve always been the kind of person who tries a lot of things without fully committing to any of them. I’ve started many things—and abandoned just as many.
I first discovered GMB several years ago on YouTube, though I can’t quite remember how. What I do remember is that something about it immediately resonated with me. It aligned perfectly with my desire to become fitter while allowing my body—especially my feet—to move more naturally. Around that time, I had already transitioned from regular shoes to barefoot and minimalist footwear, so the philosophy behind GMB just made sense to me.
Back then, I bought the Elements program and got started. But, like so many things before, I stopped again due to various life circumstances. Over the following years, I kept coming back to GMB from time to time, using the free YouTube content—but I never truly stayed consistent.
That changed about a year ago.
For the first time, I managed to stick with it. I restarted Elements and, despite a few interruptions from illness and everyday life, I actually finished it. That alone felt like a small personal victory. Afterward, I moved on to alternating between Integral Strength and Mobility, which I’m still doing today.
What surprised me the most is where I feel the impact of this training.
It’s not during the workouts themselves—it’s in everyday life.
And I think that’s something that can be confusing, even discouraging at first, because it goes against everything we’ve learned about training. We’re used to measuring progress in numbers: more reps, more weight, better performance every session. GMB doesn’t work like that—and honestly, that’s exactly why it works so well.
Every exercise can be adapted to different levels, which makes it accessible but also deeply personal. Some days I feel strong and push myself with more challenging variations. Other days, I take a step back and choose something easier. It’s flexible, intuitive—and at times, hard to measure.
And that was a real shift for me.
Even now, I feel like I’m still learning to let go of that old mindset. But slowly, something is changing. I’m starting to listen to my body in a way I never really did before. I’m not quite where I want to be yet—but I can feel that I’m on the right path.
The biggest changes show up in the small, everyday moments.
When I play with my child on the floor, I naturally sit cross-legged. When I stand up, I move in ways I’ve learned from training. Movements that once felt awkward are becoming smoother, more natural. Even though I’m far from being in what I would call “great shape,” my body already feels more capable.
And that feeling is incredibly motivating.
With this kind of training, your goals begin to shift. It’s no longer just about lifting heavier weights or chasing higher numbers—although those things still have their place. Instead, the focus becomes something deeper: building a body that feels strong, mobile, and ready for everyday life.
For me, that’s what really matters.
My personal goal is simple: I want to be fitter at 50 than I am today—and I want to carry that fitness with me into old age. I want to stay capable, active, and present for as long as possible—for myself and for my family.
GMB, to me, is more than just a training program.
It’s a mindset.
And that mindset is slowly changing how I feel in my own body—and in my everyday life—for the better. I’m only beginning to fully understand that now, and I’m truly grateful to the team behind it for what they’ve created.
I’d also like to give a special thanks to Ryan. His friendly, respectful, and genuinely positive way of teaching is something I truly appreciate, and I always enjoy watching his videos. Thank you so much!”
“Je commence ma journée avec 30 min de Mobility quand je m'en vais faire un entrainement musculaire intense. Mes articaltion vont être réchauffé et ma cirlation sanguine auré été stimulée. De plus mes hanches et mes épaules gagnent en souplesse à chaque entrainement demonbility. C'est pour moi une formule gagnant-gagnant.”
“It’s a good program, and it makes me feel better when I finish. I wish the exercises were organized by levels, from easy to more advanced. Sometimes I’d like the option to choose how challenging my workout is for the day.”
Hey thanks for the review. Since your actual mobility isn't going to go from beginner to advanced or vice versa in the space of a couple of days, levels aren't really a good way to organize the training. Instead, the you can adjust each movement based on where your body is at - and this is explained in detail in the tutorials for each movement. They show how to contol the depth and range and adjust the movements to your body in the moment, so you're always in control of your degree of challenge.
Please get in touch if you need any help finding the tutorial videos or want more explanation.
“There's a lot I like about the GMB training philosophy, but they oversell themselves. It's frustrating to realize that I'm not in the target audience when they claim their programs are good for almost everyone. This is supposed to be a full body program, but I'm over 20 sessions in and only 2 have had real spinal extension. Almost every session has wrist extension, but no wrist flexion. I don't think there's been any ankle extension. There's one really good move for shoulder extension, but it's also only come up once or twice. If you're currently sedentary, doing this program is probably better than doing nothing. But if you're already pretty fit and mobile, you may find it lacking.”
