Begin learning exercises like this achilles stretch using the GB Stretch Courses.  Before you read this: stand up from your seat and squat down until your hips are just above the ground. Hold this position for a few seconds with your heels flat and your back as upright as possible. If you find it difficult or

When Coach Christopher Sommer of GymnasticBodies began working with adults over a decade ago, he began to notice that they were largely deficient in two key areas of physical preparation: core strength and joint mobility. We have previously written about several different core strength exercises that can be found in the GB Courses, including hollow body holds, V-ups, hanging

If you struggle with a lack of mobility due to stiff spots, then the first priority in your fitness routine should be to address this limiting issue. Whether or not you have an interest in eventually progressing to handstands, muscle-ups, or more, you need to focus on making sure your body is prepared to move

This exercise can be found in the GB Foundation Series. When many people first hear about Gymnastics Strength Training™, they often wonder what is different about a GST™ workout. While they can easily picture what a CrossFit, yoga, or martial arts class may look like, they are unclear on exactly what adult gymnastics classes entail. What kind of

When fitness enthusiasts approach our GymnasticBodies courses for the first time, they often ask what GST™ Foundation equipment they will need to start training. Fortunately, one huge benefit to Gymnastics Strength Training™ is its most important piece of equipment. This irreplaceable exercise tool is something that you have with you in all places at all times: your

Typically when someone reaches a plateau in their handstand or muscle-up development, they look for a fancy new drill or exercise in order to continue making progress again. For instance, muscle-ups require a strong false grip, a solid transition, and proficiency in the top support hold. When all of these items are in line, however,

After Tim Ferriss interviewed Coach Christopher Sommer on his podcast, we received an overwhelming response that many people are stiff, tight, and aching from years spent working at a desk. This is no new phenomenon. We know it’s healthy and important to move throughout the day to break up long chunks of computer work. Even

Jefferson Curls are part of the Level 1 Plan, one of our all time best selling products.   When you think of training with weights, what comes to mind? Most people associate weights with strength training, but weights have another (often overlooked!) use as well. Gymnastic Strength Training® athletes use weights to gain mobility. These

There’s no denying that exercise is good for our bodies; in fact, most of us would freely admit that our body craves it! As we first begin exercising, many of us might focus on our aesthetic goals like fitting into an old pair of jeans, hitting a certain number on the scale, or getting a

Whether you sit in an office for work, sit at a desk for school, or sit at a table or couch afterward to relax, sitting has become a default position for most of society. Unfortunately, with chronic sitting comes a whole host of other ill effects, such as a rounded upper back, a forward head