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This product is the result of the GMB – Elements … sharing elsewhere will result in being banned! Gold Medal Bodies*ELEMENTS*Elements is a 7-week online training program that uses locomotive exercises and targeted mobility work to build your strength, flexibility, and motor control.º No Equipmentº Clear Instructionº Balanced TrainingWe designed this program to be the perfect introduction to GMB, for both beginners and anyone transitioning from a more traditional training background.Any skill you may want to do with your body is made up of three components: Strength: Everyone knows that strength is important. It’s the motive force behind any dynamic display of athleticism – and those sexy muscles we all want to show off – but developing only some of your muscles at the expense of others can lead to injury or imbalances. For real-world movement ability you can rely on, it’s important to develop strength in all directions and even in unusual positions.Flexibility & Mobility: You probably don’t need to be able to do the splits, but if you’re unable to get into a position you’d like, greater flexibility is needed. Fewer restrictions in your ranges of motion means you can move with grace and ease. Though many people like arguing about the semantics of “flexibility” vs “mobility,” the fact is that you need both if you want to perform at your best.Control: Owning a Ferrari isn’t a lot of fun if you don’t know how to drive it. Control is your ability to direct your body’s capabilities and have it respond like a finely-tuned machine to your needs and wishes. Developing motor control is a lot like learning to write as a child. It requires patient repetition, and if you try to shortcut the work, you’ll always look sloppy.  A lot of programs will make you stronger. Some will improve your flexibility. A handful will build your skills progressively. But what we’ve learned from working with tens of thousands of people around the world is that, if you lack in any one of these three elements, eventually you WILL get stuck – no matter what program you follow. Elements is designed to fix that. The 3 Core Movement Patterns“Animal movements” are found in the dance and martial traditions of almost every culture. Though there are thousands of variations, we’ve selected three that provide a solid base for almost any skill.Bear-GMB: The Bear builds strength and stability through the arms and shoulders while stretching the hamstrings and upper torso. You’ll get familiar with several variations that emphasize strength and control in different areas.Monkey-GMB: The Monkey is a deep lateral move that opens the hips through repeated squat transitions. As you build balance and control, you’ll find your legs can reach upward, forming the basis for cartwheels and other tumbling skills.Frogger-GMB: The Frogger is also squat-intensive but places more forward pressure on the arms and shoulders. As your trunk gets stronger, your hips are able to lift higher towards handstands and other inverted skills.