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Gregory Bader 🦍🌺
gregory@primal.net
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Functional Patterns @junglebiomechanics @bitcoinbiomechanics @virtualbiomechanics @junglebiomechanicsretreat @junglerunners
People love saying, “Posture doesn’t matter.” Usually because they don’t know how to change it. Over the years I’ve watched people improve their posture and, at the same time, watch their pain decrease or disappear. Is posture the only factor that influences pain? No. But pretending it has nothing to do with it doesn’t make sense either. Your body functions as one interconnected system. When your structure becomes more symmetrical, it becomes much easier to distribute force efficiently instead of dumping stress into the same tissues over and over again. If someone says posture doesn’t matter, ask them one question: Can you improve it? Comment “POSTURE” or DM me if you’d like your posture analyzed. #functionalpatterns #postureandpain
Shout out to this mama❤️ One of the biggest misconceptions out there is that pregnancy means you should stop training. In reality, it’s one of the most important times to stay consistent - for mom’s health AND baby’s health. Training before, during, and after pregnancy helps maintain posture, movement competency, and resilience while preparing your body for everything that comes with pregnancy, delivery, and motherhood. Pregnancy isn’t a reason to stop moving. It’s a reason to move better. Strong moms raise strong families. Thank you for putting in the work for us all🌸 #functionalpatterns #functionalpregnancy #holamami
Most chronic pain doesn’t start with an injury. It starts with years of small compensations. Leaning more on one leg. Twisting through the pelvis. Collapsing through the arch. Breathing inefficiently. None of those seem like a big deal… Until you’ve repeated them millions of times. Pain is often the result of a pattern your body has been tolerating for years. If you want lasting relief, stop chasing symptoms. Start fixing the pattern. Comment “PAIN” or DM me if you want a roadmap to become pain-free. #functionalpatterns #pain #health
Many people are trying to live longer. Very few people are actually training for it. One of the biggest predictors of longevity is your gait. If your ability to walk and run keeps improving as you age, everything else tends to follow. The problem is that traditional exercise actually deconditions your gait over time. You get stronger in the gym, but weaker at doing what your body evolved to do. That’s not longevity. If you want to age well, don’t just train your muscles. Train the way you move. Comment “LONGEVITY” or DM me if you want your gait analyzed. #functionalpatterns #agewellwithFP
Most people don’t need another workout program. They need a system. The Human Optimization Package is my most comprehensive coaching experience designed for people who are serious about rebuilding how they move, perform, and function. What’s included: ✓ 110 Personal Training Sessions (2 PT sessions per week for 1 year) ✓ 1 Year of Unlimited Virtual Group Classes ✓ 1 Year of Virtual Equipment Classes ✓ 1 Full Cycle of The Integration Series This isn’t a quick fix. This is a 12-month commitment to improving your biomechanics, eliminating weak links, building movement competency, increasing resilience, and creating long-term physical adaptation. Whether your goal is reducing pain, improving posture, enhancing athletic performance, increasing longevity, or simply becoming the strongest version of yourself, this package provides the structure, coaching, and accountability to make it happen. One year. One system. Total transformation. Link in the bio: #functionalpatterns #humanoptimization #biohacking image
THE UNLIMITED VIRTUAL GROUP CLASS MEMBERSHIP The Unlimited Virtual Group Class Membership includes 16 live (via Zoom) virtual group classes per week. As part of your membership you can attend as many of these classes as you’d like. I offer three class types: Dynamic, Corrective, and Myofascial Release. This membership is great for beginners and advanced FP students alike. The cost of this membership is $100/month but if you pay using Bitcoin the price drops to $55/month worth of Bitcoin: Class Schedule (All Classes in Costa Rica Time UTC-6): M - Dynamics @ 5am, 8am, 5pm CST T - Correctives @ 5am, 8am, 5pm CST W - MFR @ 5am, 8am, 5pm CST Th - Dynamics @ 5am, 8am, 5pm CST F - Correctives @ 5am, 8am, 5pm CST Sa - Dynamics @ 8am Su - Recovery Day (No classes) Class Descriptions🦾 🏃Dynamics Classes - These classes are catered to the most athletic clients that are looking to take their fitness to the next level. You will practice rotational movements using equipment like slam balls, dumbbells, resistance bands, and maces. After this class you will feel fatigued and sore but ready for more! ⚙️Correctives Classes - These classes are perfect for beginners but are great for members of all levels to attend consistently. In these classes you will learn exercises that effectively improve breathing, posture, muscle chain integration, and basic movements that will prepare you for the next level of dynamic classes. These classes are great if you are dealing with injuries or pain. 🌊Myofascial Release Classes - In these classes you will learn about Myofascial Release (MFR). MFR techniques are useful tools in the re-tensioning process. MFR improves connective tissue hydration and muscular tissue responsiveness. After taking this class you should feel sore like you worked out, yet able to move with a higher quality joint range of motion. #functionalpatterns #virtualfitness #onlinetraining #fitness
I don’t need a lot of things in life. But I do need @theleverageking #functionalpatterns #fitness #technology
Thank you so much for your testimonial, Carla! I’m glad you’re feeling the benefits! The Integration Series is designed to help you get the most out of the Functional Patterns Online 10-Week Course. This is a 10-class follow-along series where we work through the course together, helping you better understand the concepts, exercises, and movement patterns so you can apply them correctly. Classes are held every Saturday at 9:00 AM Costa Rica time, with new cycles beginning every second Saturday of January, April, July, and October. Only 20 spots are available per cycle to ensure everyone gets the guidance and support they need. The entire 10-class series costs just $50. You must have purchased the Functional Patterns Online 10-Week Course to participate. Secure your spot using the link below. #functionalpatterns #10weekcourse #integration
Your body does not move in isolated parts. Muscles, fascia, bones, and your nervous system all work together to create movement. That’s why endlessly isolating muscles in training or rehab often has very little carryover to real life movement. You don’t move through life doing bicep curls and clamshells. You stand. You walk. You run. You throw. That’s why FP First 4 matter so much. Train the body as an integrated system and everything improves: • Movement quality • Athletic performance • Joint health • Long term resilience Stop training parts. Start training patterns. Comment “INTEGRATE” to get the best training offer of your life! #functionalpatterns #integrationtraining
Sometimes when I start putting a shirt on I think to myself, “Wtf are you doing? You live in Costa Rica.”
Everyone wants to “regulate” their nervous system. But very few address the structure it has to operate through. Health and performance start with balanced muscles, hydrated fascia, and organized posture. That physical foundation determines how well your nerves can actually function and how efficiently you move. If fascia is restricted or dehydrated, neural signals cannot travel well. A nervous system cannot operate cleanly through a body that is physically stuck. No amount of breathwork or nervous system drills can override poor structure. That is why @functionalpatterns practitioners address structural imbalances first. When fascia, muscles, bones, and posture are working together, the nervous system naturally settles into balance. Fix the structure and the system follows. @Jen Bader
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