Howden Movement Academy

Took this little number for a ride today at Macleod @gymvmt. Very shocked at how it feels so much harder and somehow more stable at the same time. Thanks @liftrunbang for introducing me to the dumbbell banded bench. -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/- #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

Thanks @impactmagcanada for allowing me to contribute to the inspiration issue this year. Very honored and excited to present ideas of how to stay active at home. @gymvmt #workout #workoutroutine #magazine #article #fitness #training #trainer #yyc #yeg #canada

95kg push press today. First time doing push press since February. This is a real challenge to my pelvic and hip stability but gives great feedback in that overhead position. What’s one exercise you would miss like crazy if you couldn’t do it?? -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/ #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

There’s more than one way to load a quad. Split stance sissy squats allow me to work on balance between my legs. -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/- #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

First time doing full snatches since surgery. Far from good, but good to be under the bar pain free. This took as much control to leverage both legs as it did to think about the technique. #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

Received my favorite type of follow-up message again today! Remote coaching client @joanne.shields.543 has been dealing with joint pain for years and has even gone through a hip replacement. On the surface, this message is just a story about improved shoulder pain. The real story for me is that the back and hip are becoming more a part of the rear view mirror, so much so that Joanne is focusing on other areas now! If you have limitations you’d like to leave in the rear view... and would like to experience physical freedom drop me a DM! #coaching #coach #onlinetraining #fitness #hipreplacement #backpain #freedom #personaltrainer #yyc @impactmagcanada @gymvmt #movement #exercise

The best days of coaching are seeing what people feel like as they overcome long standing realities. @pawlyshields always brings his A-game and has freed himself from a long standing knee issue among other things. I so proud of Paul’s work ethic and diligence. If you are looking to free yourself from pain and unlock your physical freedom drop me a DM... #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

A couple stepped out curls never hurt anything. Except the biceps! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/- #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

It’s not about fighting with your body. It’s about communicating with tissues to see if they’re ready to adapt. Feeling blessed to lift today. Thanks for joining @tristankennedyfit @tomuhs @3roadsfitness @copticfit @britnyrose1 @gymvmt -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-... #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

Liftin with the boys never felt so good. When the ability to just do the movement becomes a gift in itself. Today I GET to workout with Will and Lucas at the House of Howden -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-... #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

So excited to see people again! I have been meeting with clients outside for the last 2 weeks and yesterday @gymvmt reopened! Here is @tyler_wendlandt141 @tomuhs @vicky.iasenzaniro and Andy getting after it in our back lot! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/- #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

Building dem legs up one workout at a time. Back squats are back on the menu! 14 weeks ago I had hip surgery and every time it lets me move forward I feel grateful. It’s amazing how the human body can adapt and readjust after major events! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/... #recovery #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #hiparthroscopy #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #handstand #stretch #flexibility #surgery #ninja #rehab #fun #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #gymnastics #bodyweight #calisthenics #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

I am so grateful to get to train other fitness professionals! I love watching people from all walks realize their potential. In @liznacc case leave behind limiting beliefs! Realizing her upper body is strong and is trainable let’s her know that she is a powerful person in whatever she chooses to put her mind to. Posted @withregram @liznacc You can fight with your genetics or you can work with your genetics.... glutes and legs have always been my strong point. I only really started shaping my upper body 7 years ago. it was only 7 months ago did I realize how Unbalanced my body was.(yes 7 months ago, and I’ve been working out for 15 + years). Hire the right people to help you understand your training needs. See more

Welcome to the sock Challenge! Little physical challenges keep you in touch with your body and realizing that movement is fun! I’m 10weeks post hip surgery so I’m just happy this sort of thing is available again! ... This movement challenge comes with a contest. I’ll be giving away a spot to my mobility class for the week to two people who have a)shared this post or tagged me in their shot at it b)challenged 3 friends to try and c)followed @coachcurt.h Let’s keep movement fun! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/@gymvmt #GYMVMTTrainer challenge #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #handstand #stretch #flexibility #climbing #ninja #Ninjawarrior #fun #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #gymnastics #bodyweight #calisthenics #gym #gymlife #yycfitness Thanks @titaniumcore for the idea See more

Quarantine progress! Great post by remote training client Vicky! For remote coaching info DM me! Posted @withregram @vicky.iasenzaniro Consistency ... Since quarantine began, I’ve been on a full body weight program from @coachcurt.h. As much as I miss the barbell, it has been a great opportunity for me to focus on my mobility and form. This week I had a couple major jumps in progress and wanted to show you what you can accomplish with effective, targeted programming and consistency! 1 natural leg extensions from 2 weeks ago. While this is miles ahead of where I started, I still lack range. In the past I would use my lumbar to achieve extra range which can cause so many problems and pain. 2 and now, full range! I honestly never thought I would have this available to me. But with the right training and consistency I was able to get my shoulders to the floor while maintaining pelvic alignment and not using my lumbar like I used to. 3 towel circumduction from 2 weeks ago. I’ve had a lot of issues with my shoulders and lack range. Again, this is easy to cheat by flaring your ribs and arching your back but that serves no purpose and will cause major issues if you do it under load. Here, I can hold form but can’t complete the full range of motion. 4 this was yesterday! I was a bit surprised when I hit my usual sticking point and my shoulders just continued to roll through the full range without pain. This is a huge win for me as I’ve been dealing with shoulder pain and immobility for years. I can’t wait to see how these improvements help me take my training to the next level when we get back in the gyms! Sometimes it’s hard to step back and focus on things like this but your training and body will thank you! #training #mobility #consistency #workout #homeworkout #fit #fitness #growth #progress #yyc #personaltrainer #dexcom #dexcomg6 #t1d #type1diabetes #diabetes #t1dlookslikeme #beetus See more

Love working with passionate and hardworking people! Kyle is committed to his program and is one of the only people I have had the privilege of working with that can say he has lost 140lbs to get where he is today! Can wait to see where he goes from here!!! For remote coaching inquiries DM me @gymvmt... Posted @withregram @coopertrooper001 What a killer work out!! @coachcurt.h you definitely know how to kick my ass! #training #strength #strengthtraining #workout #weighttraining #calgaryfitness #yycfitness #yycfitnesscalgary #personaltraining #dungeon #homegym #healthylifestyle See more

Another glorious day teaching the eager personal training diploma students at @elevatelearn from the House of Howden. The opportunity to continue to share movement with people is such a privilege. Adjusting to the paradigm of virtual classes has been an awesome development task! Thanks @leahkaluta for having me to head up movement week! #education #personaltrainer #coach #instructor #school #covid19 #quarantine #virtuallearning #exercise #gym #fitness #homegym

I love hearing from my remote coaching clients about their results! @theskepticaldirtrider has become a case study is ‘sipping’. Being a busy guy that travels a lot he was unsure about the time he needed to spend working out. I shared with him that you can break the workout into small pieces, even 1 exercise at a time as long as the total work gets done. This has allowed Garrett to continue to make progress on his goals of helping him move pain free, gain strength and increas...e performance on all kinds of bikes, motorized and otherwise. Thanks for sharing Garrett! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/ #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #handstand #stretch #flexibility #climbing #ninja #Ninjawarrior #fun #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #gymnastics #bodyweight #calisthenics #gym #gymlife #yycfitness See more

Teaching @elevatelearn via zoom has started to get almost normal! Very grateful to be given the opportunity to help educate up and coming trainers in this awesome diploma program! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/ #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #handstand #stretch #flexibility #climbing #ninja #Ninjawarrior #fun #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #gymnastics #bodyweight #calisthenics #gym #gymlife #yycfitness

It’s always such a pleasure to have the opportunity to train trainers! Thanks to everyone that came to my movement and mobility demo yesterday! Hope you took a few nuggets about movement! DM me for details on my Monday and Thursday Zoom classes! @gymvmt ... Posted @withregram @shannon_samain Great class with @coachcurt.h definitely need that mobility #mobilitytraining #fitness #personaltraining

Dirty little tricep burn today!!! Keep moving everyone! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/- #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #yeg #stretch #flexibility #clean #snatch #jerk #barbell #train #crossfit #figure #bodybuilding #physique #powerlifting #squats #deadlift #gym #gymlife #yycfitness @gymvmt

This right here is why I left teaching in a traditional classroom. Showing someone how to take back movement and optimize their life sends positive ripples out from the source. So happy to be trusted by my clients to move them forward and beyond where they started or even had thought possible! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/ @drandreospina #frc #coaching #fitness #fit #fitspo #instagood #photooftheday #weight #fitfam #workout #lift #yyc #handstand #stretch #flexibility #climbing #mobility #Ninjawarrior #fun #train #crossfit #figure #functionalrangeconditioning #physique #impact #bodyweight #calisthenics #gym #gymlife #yycfitness