{"id":42894,"date":"2017-07-19T07:10:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T05:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/master-the-basics\/"},"modified":"2017-07-19T07:10:33","modified_gmt":"2017-07-19T05:10:33","slug":"master-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/discover\/master-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Master the basics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>When learning a new or advanced movement skill, there are often two trains of thought: either we want to learn the skill \u2018right now\u2019; or we think we\u2019ll never be able to do it. When we watch athletes and performance artists moving skillfully, we often forget the time, effort, and patience they\u2019ve put into that skill. While it doesn\u2019t look like it, they\u2019ve all put time into learning \u2018the basics\u2019 \u2013 the fundamental building blocks of the skill. What\u2019s more interesting is that the basic building blocks are universal to all skill.<\/h3>\n<h2>Building blocks<\/h2>\n<p>The basics are more than beginner exercises \u2013 they\u2019re the essential building blocks for higher level skills. From an early age, we had to master the simple movements of lifting our heads, rolling, sitting, crawling and standing, before we could progress to walking, jumping and running (high level skills).<\/p>\n<p>Skill is made up of three key building blocks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strength \u2013 the ability to exert force<\/li>\n<li>Mobility \u2013 the ability to move without restriction<\/li>\n<li>Control \u2013 the ability to activate and coordinate movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every movement or skill is made up of these building blocks, and no matter how challenging a movement is for you, it can be broken down in this way. The key is to find out your weakest block and focus on it.<\/p>\n<h2>Breaking it down \u2013 an example<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s use the handstand as an example \u2013 a common movement that many find challenging to fully master. Consider some of the basics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wrist strength and mobility \u2013 often overlooked in handstand training, the wrists need to be mobile and strong enough to support the body<\/li>\n<li>Upper body strength \u2013 balancing on your hands requires a base level of strength in the shoulders, arms and upper back. Without this strength, your ability to get into position and hold it will always be limited<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder control \u2013 coordination at the shoulder joint and scapula will allow you to achieve a straight position. Weakness here often\u00a0manifests in a \u2018banana\u2019 shaped handstand because the shoulder cannot fully flex. This also increases the demands of balance.<\/li>\n<li>Midline strength and control \u2013 keeping a tight midline (core) maintains balance and optimal alignment. Weakness in the core can also create a bent handstand as the back arches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the handstand is an advanced skill, the above breakdown can be applied to any level skill.<\/p>\n<h2>Building it up<\/h2>\n<p>Once you break down and understand the basic building blocks of any skill, you can begin to focus on where the deficits or weaknesses are. This is the key to mastery at any level. Building block movements should be practiced as part of a warm up for the main skill, and can even be practiced as a standalone training session away from the actual skill itself.<\/p>\n<h2>Use the EVO app<\/h2>\n<p>The EVO app is a great way to stay motivated with the basics. Don\u2019t be fooled by the \u2018Beginner Workouts\u2019 \u2013 while the intensity level may be lower, they focus on the building blocks for the advanced workouts. The warm ups are also useful and specific containing many basic movements that will positively impact all movement.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to EVO or a seasoned pro, the basics are always important. Make them a regular part of your training to become efficient and injury-free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Find here our <a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/exercise-of-the-week-v-sit-explosive\/\">Exercise of the week: V-sit Explosive<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you know already know our article <a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/what-the-foot\/\">What the foot?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When learning a new or advanced movement skill, there are often two trains of thought: either we want to learn&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":42893,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Mastering the basics of skillful movement | EVO Fitness|Mastering the basics of skillful movement | EVO Fitness","_seopress_titles_desc":"Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a pro, the basics are always important. 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