gregoryalanbader
Gregory Bader 🦍🌺

Finally used ownyourposts.com for the first time! Wow that was easy! Thank you @nprofile…48ns
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2026-03-26 00:41:56 UTC

Not all movement is medicine.
You can move in ways that actually make you worse over time. If the way you're training reinforces compensation, you're building maladaptations that make movement less efficient, not more.
Most people don't even consider this. They just assume that because they're exercising, they're improving. Meanwhile they're increasing their risk of injury, dealing with more fatigue, and slowly losing the ability to move well.
Movement only works in your favor when it's organized correctly. If it's not, you're just practicing dysfunction.
#functionalpatterns
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2026-03-23 21:47:17 UTC

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Well said! It works in nutrition too - to help find irritators/triggers.

2026-03-23 14:00:56 UTC

Most people don’t need to add more to their training, they need to take things out.
If your structure is off, continuing to do the same exercises will just reinforce the same problems. That’s where the movement elimination protocol comes in. Instead of layering more on top, you remove the inputs that are driving compensation, excessive compression, or instability.
By eliminating what’s not serving you, you give your body the chance to reorganize. From there, you focus on fundamental movements like standing, walking, running, and throwing to rebuild coordination and improve how force moves through your system.
Once your structure improves, you can add things back in. The difference is now your body can actually handle them without breaking down.
#functionalpatterns #movementeliminationprotocol
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2026-03-21 03:31:51 UTC

Mamá❤️
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2026-03-20 23:34:40 UTC

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2026-03-20 23:23:28 UTC

One of my favorite places on Earth🔥🧊
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2026-03-19 20:44:35 UTC

Longevity isn’t just about staying active, it’s about how well you move.
Your gait cycle is the foundation of human movement. When you can walk and run efficiently, you’re coordinating the entire body in a way that supports muscle development, hormone regulation, and resilience to both physical and mental stress.
Most training approaches slowly decondition this system. They build isolated strength or flexibility while degrading the way you move, which is why people often have to chase more supplements, recovery methods, or interventions as they age.
When you improve your gait, everything else becomes easier to maintain. Focus on organizing your movement first, and longevity becomes a byproduct.
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2026-03-19 00:28:41 UTC

Hey look! It’s a Mei photoshoot 🌅
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2026-03-18 02:44:22 UTC

3/17/26 - BJJ Gi @npub1j89…jxvj
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2026-03-17 17:27:00 UTC

Stretching doesn’t have to be forced.
Reciprocal inhibition is the mechanism that creates length in the body when opposing muscles contract. It’s how the body is designed to “stretch” naturally, without pulling on tissues passively.
You can try to create this effect in isolation, or you can integrate it across the entire system. When movement is organized correctly, opposing muscle groups coordinate together, producing functional mobility instead of disconnected flexibility.
By training in relation to the FP First 4, reciprocal inhibition becomes integrated into how you move, so range is created through control, not compensation.
#functionalpatterns #stretchcorrectly #reciprocalinhibition
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2026-03-17 15:39:12 UTC

Life
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2026-03-16 15:25:10 UTC

The deep squat is often treated as the gold standard of mobility, but forcing that position can actually work against how the body produces force.
When people drop into deep squats passively, gravity is doing most of the work. This creates range by overly lengthening tissues rather than building the strength to control those positions. Over time that can make the joints more flaccid and reduce the body’s ability to generate force in deeper ranges.
Sprinting works in the opposite direction. As you improve your ability to produce and transfer force through the body, you naturally gain usable range of motion where it matters. Develop the capacity to sprint well, and deep ranges become strong and controlled rather than passive and unstable.
#functionalpatterns #sprintingisking
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2026-03-15 23:44:26 UTC

Happy Birthday to our dear friend @nprofile…48xd send this man some Zaps!
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2026-03-15 23:05:51 UTC

Jungle climbin
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2026-03-14 04:33:26 UTC

3/13/26 - Striking @nprofile…jkkk
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2026-03-13 13:58:14 UTC

3/12/26 - BJJ Gi @npub1j89…jxvj
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2026-03-12 03:45:10 UTC

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2026-03-12 03:43:01 UTC

THE VIRTUAL PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
The Virtual Personal Training Program is a monthly, virtual personal training membership designed for people committed to becoming more functional in every area of life. Members receive personalized training sessions (4 or 8 per month), accountability checks, structured habit guidance, and access to around the clock support.
This membership is a lifestyle overhaul designed to rebuild you from the ground up - physically and mentally.
The Rules:
💧 100% Clean Diet
🚫 Complete Sobriety
📵 No Porn / Masturbation / Mindless Scrolling
💪 100% Functional Patterns Training
🌅 Live Intentionally
This is my most expensive, most exclusive membership type but the value that you get is absolutely high end. If you become a member you also get discounted access to the Unlimited Virtual Group Class Membership (only $50/month) and free access to the monthly FP Equipment Classes. Join using the links below:
https://baderbiomechanics.buzops.com/package/vpt4
https://baderbiomechanics.buzops.com/package/vpt8
#functionalpatterns
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2026-03-12 03:41:20 UTC

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:
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.
https://baderbiomechanics.buzops.com/package/unlimited
#functionalpatterns
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2026-03-12 03:38:37 UTC

THE INTEGRATION SERIES
The Integration Series is a 10-class follow along of the Functional Patterns Online 10-Week Course. The classes are every Saturday at 9am CST, conducted via Zoom. The entire series (all 10 classes) costs only $50. Here is the Integration Series schedule:
CYCLE 1: Starts 2nd Saturday of January
CYCLE 2: Starts 2nd Saturday of April
CYCLE 3: Starts 2nd Saturday of July
CYCLE 4: Starts 2nd Saturday of October
***You must have purchased the FP Online 10-Week Course to participate in this series.
https://functionalpatterns.com/products/the-10-week-online-program
https://baderbiomechanics.buzops.com/integrationseries
#functionalpatterns
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2026-03-12 03:37:05 UTC

EQUIPMENT CLASSES
I now offer 1 live (via Zoom) group class per month where I instruct attendees on how to set up and use specific Functional Patterns tools/equipment! The classes will be every last Sunday of each month at 8:00am CST. Each class costs $20 and are the cheapest and easiest way to train with me. Check out the schedule!:
JANUARY: FP FUNCTIONECK
FEBRUARY: FP RG BELLS
MARCH: FP BANDS
APRIL: BARBELL/WEIGHT PLATES
MAY: FP RG BAR
JUNE: FP MFR TOOLS
JULY: FP LEG STRAP
AUGUST: DUMBBELLS/KETTLEBELLS
SEPTEMBER: FP MACES/CLUBS
OCTOBER: FP REGEN TRAINER
NOVEMBER: FP LEVERAGE KING
DECEMBER: FP TORQUE STRAP
Here is the link to sign up for those classes:
https://baderbiomechanics.buzops.com/EquipmentClass
#functionalpatterns
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2026-03-11 22:46:09 UTC

3/10/26 - BJJ Gi @nprofile…99wy
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2026-03-11 22:43:36 UTC

3/9/26 - BJJ No-Gi @npub1j89…jxvj
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2026-03-09 22:21:25 UTC

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It’s the Uvita Waterfall - right in my back yard

2026-03-09 22:11:25 UTC

Waterfall days💙
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2026-03-09 20:43:45 UTC

Thank you @nprofile…q2hn for the quality shots!
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2026-03-08 20:05:43 UTC

Exposing all the weaknesses🥊
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2026-03-08 00:28:33 UTC

We are so grateful to everyone who came out today to celebrate Gianna’s 2nd birthday with us. We truly appreciate you being there🙏
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2026-03-06 04:40:56 UTC

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🙏🙏

2026-03-06 00:41:08 UTC

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🙏🙏🙏

2026-03-06 00:13:11 UTC

Gg turned 2 today!
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2026-03-05 20:29:44 UTC

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Do your part to secure the network!
#nevent1q…x26x

2026-03-05 16:24:54 UTC

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Before getting into jumping be sure to have competency in the basic FP movements. I would recommend the FP Online 10-Week Course.

2026-03-05 16:22:12 UTC

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Nice! Yeah Nostr makes sense to me.

2026-03-05 16:20:18 UTC

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The best! Outdoors with a tiny roof to cover from rain.

2026-03-05 00:28:09 UTC

Solid day with solid friends🟠
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2026-03-04 22:54:24 UTC

Jumping is often recommended to improve bone density, but without proper movement mechanics it can do more harm than good.
Conditions like osteoporosis and osteopenia don't appear overnight. They often develop over years of poor movement patterns that place uneven stress on the body. If joints are already painful or basic movements feel unstable, adding impact before addressing how you move can increase strain instead of building resilience.
Before jumping becomes beneficial, the body has to be organized to absorb and redistribute force properly. Training the FP First 4 helps coordinate the legs, ribs, and spine so impact can be handled safely, allowing bone density to develop in a way that is sustainable over time.
#functionalpatterns #functionaljumping
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2026-03-04 22:38:20 UTC

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Will Zap for sourdough focaccia

2026-03-04 03:36:33 UTC

3/3/26 - BJJ Gi @npub156g…0egx
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2026-03-03 04:36:10 UTC

3/2/26 - BJJ No-Gi @npub156g…0egx
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2026-03-02 22:52:02 UTC

Elastic recoil is what makes movement efficient instead of strenuous.
Your muscles and fascia are designed to store and release energy like interconnected springs. When that rebound system works together, you don’t have to muscle through every step or lift. Force is absorbed, redirected, and returned, giving you power and stability without excess strain.
When training ignores this elastic quality, tissues stiffen, energy leaks, and joints take more stress than they should. By orienting your training around the FP First 4, you restore your body’s ability to recoil against gravity, improving efficiency and often reducing pain along the way.
#functionalpatterns #elasticrecoiltraining
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2026-03-02 00:34:38 UTC

BIOMECHANICS RETREAT🦍🌺
- April 7th-11th, 2026 -
There is only one spot left! Here’s what’s included:
🏠Housing in the Costa Rican jungle
🍽️ Chef-prepared meals
🚕Transportation during the retreat
🦾 1 Private FP Session + 3 Group FP Classes
🙇‍♂️ Educational events w/ special guest speakers (Topics: Emotional Intelligence, Bitcoin, Nutrition)
🏄🏻‍♂️ All excursions (including surfing, waterfall hikes, ice bath/sauna, martial arts, and more…)
Investment: $1,950 (Deposit: $500 + flexible payments)
Out of Pocket Costs: Flights Only ✈️
*This retreat exists to give back - all profits and proceeds will directly benefit the local Costa Rican community, its independent businesses, and the land that welcomes us.*
Don’t miss out! This will be life-changing!
#functionalpatterns #retreat #biomechanics #nature #puravida
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2026-02-28 00:45:33 UTC

Thank you @char_gallagher for the @rg.bell Equipment Class testimonial! I'm glad you found it beneficial!
@functionalpatterns absolutely spoils us practitioners with all the dope tech year after year.
I am incredibly grateful that the RG Bells made it to market and that they come with a whole system of techniques to help improve my movement and the movement of my clients. I'm just but a humble parrot🙏🦜
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2026-02-26 23:46:40 UTC

Sun diet
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2026-02-26 19:36:38 UTC

Pain is often treated as a local issue, while posture is dismissed as cosmetic or irrelevant.
Many traditional approaches downplay the relationship between posture and pain, largely because they don’t have a reliable method for changing posture in a measurable way. But when structure is asymmetrical and unstable, force is distributed unevenly through the body. Over time, that imbalance shows up as discomfort, tension, and chronic pain.
When posture becomes more symmetrical and stable, pain reduction is often a natural byproduct. If someone claims posture has nothing to do with pain, they should first be able to demonstrate that they can actually change posture in the first place.
#functionalpatterns #postureandpain
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2026-02-26 01:19:39 UTC

2/24/26 - BJJ Gi @npub156g…0egx
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2026-02-26 00:13:48 UTC

Gg 🌅
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2026-02-25 12:22:28 UTC

No caption needed
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2026-02-25 04:15:39 UTC

Breathwork isn’t automatically beneficial.
If your structure is imbalanced, forcing breathing patterns on top of it can actually reinforce dysfunction. Breathing doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s influenced by posture, rib position, spinal orientation, and how the entire body is organized. If any part of that system is off, your breathing mechanics will reflect it.
Trying to “fix” breathing without addressing the structure underneath is like adjusting the symptom instead of the cause. The body functions as an integrated system, and the only way to improve breathing long term is to improve how the whole system moves.
Focus on the FP First 4 to restore balance to posture and mechanics, and better breathing becomes a byproduct of better movement.
#functionalpatterns #breathingmechanics
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2026-02-24 02:26:26 UTC

2/23/26 - BJJ No-Gi @npub156g…0egx
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2026-02-23 21:52:09 UTC

JUNGLE BIOMECHANICS RETREAT 🦍🌺
Uvita, Costa Rica • April 7-11, 2026
This is a 4 day immersion into self, community, and nature.
What’s included:
🏠 Housing in the Costa Rican jungle
🍽️ Chef-prepared meals
🚕Transportation during the retreat
🦾 1 Private FP Session + 3 Group FP Classes
🙇‍♂️ Educational events w/ special guest speakers (Emotional Intelligence, Bitcoin, Nutrition)
🏄🏻‍♂️ All excursions (including surfing, waterfall hikes, ice bath/sauna, martial arts, and more…)
Investment: $1,950 (Deposit: $500 + flexible payments)
Out of Pocket Costs: Flights Only ✈️
This retreat is intentionally small.
Only 3 Spots Left!
***This retreat exists to give back - all profits and proceeds will directly benefit the local Costa Rican community, its independent businesses, and the land that welcomes us.***
Secure your spot using the link in my bio!🔗
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2026-02-23 21:11:49 UTC

Thank you @jiujitsuisnature for the @functioneck class testimonial!
I came up with the Equipment Classes to help my clients build an arsenal of @functionalpatterns tools over the course of a year.
There is an entire system of techniques behind every tool that FP offers - it’s truly incredible. I’m extremely grateful for the work @theleverking and the team puts in to keep bringing these technologies to market. Every tool that gets dropped is yet another way to help a client like Sam fix his issues🙏
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2026-02-22 18:00:38 UTC

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Osa is the place for sure! Domi, Uvita, Ojochal

2026-02-22 17:59:48 UTC

I picked the prettiest flower 🌺
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2026-02-21 02:00:36 UTC

Reciprocal inhibition is the mechanism that allows one muscle group to lengthen when its opposing muscles contract. It’s how the body creates stretch naturally, without forcing range.
You can try to create this in isolation by stretching individual muscles, or you can integrate it across the entire system. When movement is organized correctly, opposing muscle groups coordinate automatically, producing functional mobility instead of passive flexibility.
At FP, reciprocal inhibition isn’t chased through random stretching. It’s integrated through movement aligned with the FP First 4, so length is created through control, not compensation.
#functionalpatterns #integratedstretching #reciprocalinhibition
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2026-02-21 01:59:14 UTC

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I want
#nevent1q…cyk8

2026-02-20 22:06:58 UTC

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Nice what part?

2026-02-20 22:06:33 UTC

🐆🌱
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2026-02-20 17:03:15 UTC

Sometimes when I start putting a shirt on I think to myself, “Wtf are you doing? You live in Costa Rica.”

2026-02-20 01:58:12 UTC

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This ALMOST makes me want to own pants

2026-02-20 01:55:51 UTC

2/19/25 - BJJ Gi @npub156g…0egx
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2026-02-18 00:34:01 UTC

Thank you @nprofile…9tqc for the testimonial!
The Unlimited Virtual Group Class Membership is perfect for people that don't have a @functionalpatterns practitioner near them. The beauty of FP is you don't need very much equipment to start off with - just a band and a set of dumbbells can get you through 95% of the workouts.
If you pay using Bitcoin it only costs $55/month for UNLIMITED classes. This is super easy to do and I can help educate you on how to use Bitcoin if you aren't familiar with it - it's just as easy as using CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle).
If you're interested in joining, shoot me a DM and I'll get you onboarded!
#functionalpatterns #groupfitness #virtualtraining
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2026-02-17 16:37:33 UTC

I highly recommend this soap! @npub156g…0egx
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2026-02-16 22:50:28 UTC

Es una Vida Hermosa☀️🌴
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2026-02-15 23:50:00 UTC

🩷🩷🩷
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2026-02-15 12:47:12 UTC

My first🌸
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2026-02-14 01:23:31 UTC

Sofia🌸
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2026-02-13 14:11:10 UTC

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Bang on!

2026-02-13 14:05:50 UTC

@paulinthejungle has been going 🦍💩 with the @functionalpatterns training these last few weeks. This man gets it.
#functionalpatterns #training #jungle #health #primal
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2026-02-12 15:59:38 UTC

Centro Geográfico de Costa Rica 🇨🇷
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2026-02-11 16:49:39 UTC

@jan.frional has been crushing it in his @functionalpatterns journey. Here he’s using the @regentrainer the @rg_bar_ and @theleverageking right from the comfort of his home!
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2026-02-10 13:20:40 UTC

2/9/26 - BJJ No-Gi @nprofile…ve4c
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2026-02-10 13:18:45 UTC

2/6/26 - Striking @npub156g…0egx
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2026-02-09 18:46:24 UTC

Deadlifts are often treated as a foundational movement, but for most people they come with hidden costs.
Most bodies already have some degree of spinal twist. Loading a heavy hinge on top of that twist doesn’t correct it, it reinforces it. Over time, this leads to increased spinal compression and deeper asymmetries that can show up as pain or injury down the line.
Deadlifts also fall short when it comes to hip stability. They don’t train transverse torsion, which is what actually stabilizes the hips during multi directional movement like running. The result is a pattern that compresses certain areas excessively while leaving others, especially the hips, underprepared and unstable.
https://blossom.primal.net/c0cf3e9f71f2b4105b2c0ede4166713fffe4f9bfde8f612607aad202dfd02a8c.mp4

2026-02-08 21:12:32 UTC

River day 🦦
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2026-02-06 23:31:40 UTC

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2026-02-06 19:14:37 UTC

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Oneee offff usssss

2026-02-06 00:02:56 UTC

More range of motion isn’t always better.
There is an optimal range of motion for every joint. Pushing past that doesn’t make you more mobile, it often makes you more unstable. When joints are taken into excessive ranges without the structure to control them, the result is usually hypermobility, followed by joint instability, pain, and eventually injury.
A big misconception in fitness is that all mobility work is good and that creating more ROM is always beneficial. Most people chase range mindlessly, stretching and forcing joints into positions they can’t actually support. That’s not mobility, that’s loss of control.
Optimal range of motion comes from how well your training aligns with fundamental human movement. When movement is organized around the FP First 4, joints gain the amount of range they can control, not more than they can handle, which is what keeps them resilient long term.
https://blossom.primal.net/fbdb9c71bd101a9083a94805df5832bca8cf5d99c5a66924e98725544352fb21.mp4

2026-02-05 20:37:07 UTC

Sibling snuggles🌸🌸
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2026-02-04 02:52:22 UTC

Stretching is often sold as the solution, but for a lot of people it's part of the problem.
Most bodies aren't just "tight." They're imbalanced. They have areas that are restricted and areas that move too much.
Traditional stretching targets the tissues that are easiest to access, which are usually the loose ones, and over time this only increases instability and hypermobility in the system.
Mobility comes from organization, not from forcing tissue length. The Functional Patterns training system restores balance by stabilizing what moves too much and mobilizing what doesn't, without sacrificing joint integrity along the way.
https://blossom.primal.net/b1c1cf702e187b61c5fc4806714ca96973fbe06bfb099d6ed6e040141ea71e1a.mov

2026-02-04 01:39:54 UTC

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One thing that I didn’t expect about living in Costa Rica that I like is how easy it is to find raw milk in regular stores (and other health foods in general).
One thing that I didn’t expect about living in Costa Rica that I dislike is it’s difficult to find certain household items and when you do find them they can be really expensive. Example: it took me forever to find a handheld vacuum and I paid $60 for it. Not a big deal or deterrent at all; in fact I mostly enjoy the intentional simplicity.

2026-02-04 01:32:19 UTC

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Let’s fucking gooo @npub1cn4…3vle
#nevent1q…gzq7

2026-02-02 01:07:46 UTC

Gg date 🌊
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2026-02-01 01:15:39 UTC

Sharing great food with new friends. Feels amazing.
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2026-02-01 01:11:49 UTC

Using the Functional Patterns RG Bell in the jungle. Cause why not?
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2026-01-30 23:04:18 UTC

My daughter, Mei, has been recruiting her friends to do @functionalpatterns training with her. She’s doing FP workouts on her own now and she always asks me “Dad, when are going to train?” Out of all of the clients I’ve ever worked with, Mei is my favorite result.
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2026-01-30 22:53:32 UTC

🫛
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2026-01-30 21:16:29 UTC

Piña 🍍
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2026-01-30 02:33:55 UTC

Celebrating 1 Year Living in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷
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2026-01-29 18:23:46 UTC

🤙
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2026-01-29 16:28:09 UTC

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Let’s gooo - activate your wallet so I can Zap that Zap cherry!

2026-01-29 13:13:08 UTC

Most people don’t realize how much energy they’re leaking just by moving poorly.
When your mechanics are off, even something as basic as walking becomes inefficient. You end up working harder to get less done, bleeding energy through compensations that increase joint wear and tear over time. That constant drain doesn’t just affect your body, it shows up as reduced mental clarity, slower recovery, and a weaker immune response.
Economy of motion is about organizing your body so force flows cleanly instead of getting lost. By training the FP First 4, you optimize the most fundamental movements, conserve energy, and free up more capacity to handle the real demands of life.
https://blossom.primal.net/1f6fdc61d069ffc4d4e8bcb6ffbd9c59ec90c6648935d7200b6bf782a43d4b9a.mov

2026-01-29 12:37:30 UTC

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@npub17s6…c29d

2026-01-29 12:32:24 UTC

1/28/26 - BJJ No-Gi @npub156g…0egx
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2026-01-28 01:00:31 UTC

🏝️
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2026-01-27 22:15:24 UTC

Paradise🦜
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2026-01-27 15:25:35 UTC

Sitting isn’t the problem.
What actually matters is the posture you bring with you before you sit. If your structure is already compromised, sitting just amplifies it. If your posture and movement quality are organized, you can sit for long periods without it turning into pain or stiffness.
Sitting doesn’t create dysfunction, it reveals it. Improve how you stand, walk, and move, and sitting becomes neutral instead of something you have to constantly fight.
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2026-01-27 02:50:23 UTC

Balance 🏍️🌸
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