Running is one of the most common ways to move, but there are a few things we can do to get more out of it – for one, do it in the mountains. Trail running connects us more deeply with nature, clean air and ourselves as we learn to push our boundaries through literally and metaphorical ups and downs.

Movement, MindfulnessRyan WillmsAugust 20, 2020Ryan Willms, Mr Porter

Mindful Movement: Active Recovery

While recovery techniques have existed for years, it’s only recently that athletes have begun to place them at the heart of their workout regimens, putting a far greater emphasis on massage, foam rolling, cold exposure, yoga, breathwork and sleep. In this article you’ll find some easy movement to integrate Active Recovery into your day.

Movement, MindfulnessRyan WillmsJuly 2, 2020Ryan Willms, Mr Porter

Mindful Movement: An Introduction to Kettlebells

Kettlebells are the perfect tool for a more functional training program – they can support us in performing activities of daily life more easily and without injuries. By enabling a range of dynamic, swing-based movements, they are the ideal tool to target more than one muscle group in a single exercise, and so burn more energy than traditional weightlifting.

Movement, MindfulnessRyan WillmsApril 21, 2020Ryan Willms, Mr Porter

Mindful Movement: Rock Stacking

Rock stacking – that is, the amiable practice of piling up rocks to form sculptural towers – offers a different opportunity to move. Like surfing, rock climbing or trail running, you have to find harmony and get into sync with nature, while providing a chance to see if you can actually lift something in the real world. Not only does it do the body good, it does the soul good. In fact, it’s one of the best holistic workouts I’ve encountered.

Movement, MindfulnessRyan WillmsMarch 30, 2020Ryan Willms, Mr Porter

Mindful Movement: A Mobile Movement Practice

Fitness routines, especially in the morning, can be extremely grounding, energizing and balancing, but it can be challenging to maintain our regular practices while travelling. The solution is to develop travel-appropriate versions of our regimens that, while they may not deliver the exact same results, will help to keep us moving and improving, whatever the circumstances.

Movement, MindfulnessRyan WillmsFebruary 17, 2020Ryan Willms, Mr Porter

Mindful Movement: Presence & The Swiss Ball

The Swiss ball has endless potential, whether you’re a beginner or an elite athlete. It is suitable for everything from rehab to performance training. And it is particularly good at training the twitch fibres – the parts of the muscle that react quickly to sudden changes in the environment.

Movement, MindfulnessRyan WillmsJanuary 2, 2020Ryan Willms, Mr Porter

Mindful Movement: Working-in

I’ve spent a disproportionate amount of time doing rather than being, and it’s taken me a while to fully integrate mediation and recovery into my daily exercise practices.

Movement, MindfulnessThe Printer's SonDecember 2, 2019Ryan Willms, Mr Porter