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This is a smaller AVI Version of   is the Animal Flow Workout?This workout uses Animal Movements, which are just like they sound – movements and forms that mimic or resemble different animals. While some forms physically resemble the animal, others are more inspired by the rhythm or nuance of an animal. As the movements are mastered, combined, and incorporated into your workout, they provide an incredible workout!Are Animal Movement exercises something new?Using animal forms for exercise and vitality dates back as early as 186 BCE, when the famous Chinese physician Hua Tuo promoted “Five Animal Frolics” which were the Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey and Bird. (Hua Tuo still appeared in the prime of his life when he was almost 100, and so was regarded as immortal.) Since then, many disciplines have used some forms of animal movements.What makes this video different from other Animal Movement workouts?After studying multiple disciplines that use animal movements in their conditioning, Mike has fused elements of each style to form an easy-to-learn but incredibly powerful format. First, he walks you through the step-by-step instructions for mastering the movements; then he shows you how to put it all together. With Mike’s program, you’ll be putting together your own creative combo moves in no time!Who should buy this video?Just about anyone looking for a way to improve their fitness can benefit from this workout! If you are looking for any of the following:A new cardio workout that will get you away from the treadmillImprovements in your power, strength, and enduranceA creative way to improve your flexibilityThe challenge of mastering new movements during your daily workout routineImpressive results from using your body in a new wayA workout that brings the fun back into your fitness routineThen this is for you!Why are Animal Movements so great?Enhanced Workouts: No matter what style of training you prefer, your efforts will be improved upon by increasing your flexibility, agility, strength, power, endurance, coordination and speed. The Animal flow workout will help with all of these!Athletic Performance: One of the unique aspects of Animal Movement training is that it is multi-planar, meaning that you are moving through multiple planes of motion, rather than in just one like when running in a straight line. Thus, the carryover from Animal Movements into real world sports and athleticism is much greater. As in playing an actual sport, you are teaching your body to coordinate its movements as an entire unit rather than compartmentalizing.Cardiovascular Training: You can choose how to structure your Animal Flow to achieve different cardio response. You can perform some explosive forms and switches that are very intense and challenge your anaerobic energy system, followed by shorter rest periods. For longer more aerobic results you can link together less demanding forms and switches that can be maintained for longer durations at lower intensities!Stability: All of the animal movements place the body in a “four Pillar” position which is with hands and feet in contact with the ground. This position allows all of the stabilization systems to be on and coordinating between each other. Everything from the writsts, shoulders, spine, hips and ankles. There is no joint that is left unchallenged!Mobility/Flexibility: One of the elements that’s most often overlooked in training programs is joint mobility or flexibility. The animal flow workout pushes the body through movements that result in increased mobility and flexibility naturally. Stretching through movement, not isolation.