Animal Flow Workouts – A New Way Of Getting Fit

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o you want to escape the boredom of traditional exercise regimen? Do you wish, there was something more interesting, captivating, and motivating? Are you prepared to embrace your inner beast and redefine your workout routine? Why wait, discover a whole new level of fitness with Animal Flow, a dynamic combination of bodyweight exercises, transitions that flow and movements that are inspired by animals.

In this blog, we’ll introduce you to Animal flow workouts - a fresh and energizing approach that challenges your body in ways you’ve never encountered…

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What Is Animal Flow Workout?

Essentially, Animal Flow workouts are about flowing from one movement to next with the grace of a tiger, the power of a bear, the majesty of horse, the hopping of rabbit, agility of monkeys. It’s a transforming style of training that incorporates aspects of yoga and bodyweight exercises with the strength and fluidity of animal movements. Animal Flow exercises test your strength, flexibility, and coordination while working your entire body. This innovative workout method emphasizes not just physical strength, but also mental focus and body awareness.

The cutting-edge training technique was developed by fitness expert Mike Fitch.

Imagine engaging in a fitness regimen that pushes you to move in a way that is in line with your body’s natural rhythms, and doesn’t seem like a chore but rather more like a dance. That’s what animal flow workout is all about. 

 1. BEAR CRAWL

• Place your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips as you begin on all fours.

• Raise your knees just a little off the ground and start crawling forward, alternating between your arms and legs.

• Throughout the exercise, maintain a straight back and contract your abdominal muscles.

• As you go forward, mimic the action of a bear by concentrating on a fluid, controlled motion.

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2. ALLIGATOR CRAWL    

• Start in a bear crawl-like stance, but stretch your body farther downward, more akin to a low plank posture.

• To move forward, drag your legs behind you and use your arms to pull your body forward.

• Move like an alligator by keeping your body close to the ground and imitating its fluid movements.

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3. DUCK WALK

• Place your hands in front of you while you begin in a squat with your feet shoulder-width apart.

• Maintaining your squat stance, take modest, steady steps forward, staying low by keeping your feet flat.

• This workout imitates a duck's waddling action and works the legs and glutes.

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4. BUNNY HOPS

• Start by squatting with your hands clasped in front of you and your feet shoulder-width apart.

• As you jump, stretch your arms and legs and explode upward and forward.

• Land gently, then quickly go into the following hop, keeping your gait smooth and continuous, much like a rabbit leaping ahead.

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5. CRAB WALK

• Take a seat on the floor with your feet flat on the floor and your hands behind you, pointing away from your body.

• Raise your hips off the floor and begin 'walking' by alternating the orientations of your hands and feet.

• Maintain a strong core and move deliberately, mimicking a crab's sideways scuttling motion.

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6. TIGER CRAWL

• Keeping your hands and toes on the ground, begin in the push-up posture. Then, advance by stepping your right hand and left leg together, then your left hand and right leg, all the while staying in a low, crouching position.

• Move with strength and grace, keeping your body low to the ground to mimic the power and precision movement of a tiger on the hunt.

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7. LEAPING LIZARD

• Start with a push-up posture.

• Maintaining your right leg straight, jump your left foot to the outside of your left hand.

• Lift your right hand off the ground as you land and extend it upward.

• Go back to the beginning and repeat the process on the opposite side.

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8. SPIDER JUMP

• Take a push-up posture to begin.

• Keeping your hands on the ground, jump with your feet outside of them.

• After that, leap back to the beginning position.

• Move in a controlled manner.

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 9. HORSE WALK 

• Stand with your feet hip-width apart, engage your core muscles and lower yourself into a deep squat position.

• Place your hands on your thighs, just above your knees, for support and balance.

• Begin to walk by shifting your weight from side to side, mimicking the movement of a horse’s gait.

• As you shift your weight from side to side, use your hands on your thighs to help maintain balance and control.

• Continue this side-to-side movement, ensuring your knees stay wide apart throughout the exercise.    

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10. MONKEY ROLLS

• Place your hands on the ground in front of you and start in a squat stance.

• Utilizing your momentum to propel yourself through the exercise, roll onto your back and then return to the squat posture.

• Maintain a controlled and smooth motion.

Animal Flow places a strong emphasis on continuous, multi-planar movements that work every muscle in the body, in contrast to typical workouts that frequently target certain muscle groups…

Embrace the unconventional workouts, awaken your primal energy, and unleash your full potential with Animal Flow…

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