Following Your True Path Leads To The Freedom You Were Seeking All Along

We all take roads that lead to somewhere. Sometimes we get forks in the road, often change routes and we may even need help with the directions. There isn't a GPS in the world that can truly determine the path you seek or even go in on. What is the true path anyway? Honestly, there is no right or wrong answer cause none of us go on the same path. We may try to follow someone else's path because we were taught to do so in certain aspects but something always hits you with a roadblock. You were never meant to follow another person's journey.

Some seek power, some seek freedom, others get dragged down a road that leads to misery and pain but there is always a road that leads to somewhere. Personally, I believe in the road or path to freedom. Not the kind of freedom where you can just do whatever and get away with dumb shit. The type of freedom I seek and/or want others to seek is to have the freedom to make the choices meant for you and the pathways that get you there. It's not meant to be easy, it's not meant to be rushed but it is something that takes patience, pace and understanding unexpected things will occur whether you like it or not.

The freedom we seek can be different for everybody. Me, it's about training and the ideals that lead to the choices I make in my life like in relationships, seeking knowledge and being with people that matter to me. To me, that's true freedom. The road I've been on in my life was not an easy one, it wasn't meant to be. If it was, I wouldn't be who I am and wouldn't know how to fight for the things I had to overcome. I couldn't speak a full sentence that people can understand until I was 6 years old. Before that, yeah I knew what I was saying but it came out gibberish (almost literally) and going to therapy in order to learn my speech patterns and pronunciations. It was very hard and I could remember hating it and just wanting to be heard. That's just one of the things I've had to overcome next to many things.

Freedom is seeking your own path and working around the obstacles along the way. Sometimes, it'll feel endless, sometimes it feels like a cake walk, but one way or another, you will find things about yourself you didn't expect. That's just part of the adventure. It's a constant learning curve and at times you'll hit potholes or get stuck in the mud but if you learn how to get yourself out of those things and keep moving forward, even if its windy and has sharp turns, you will eventually get to a place you were meant to be at.

The world has many roads to choose from and you can pick routes to go on but eventually, the road will take on a life of its own and lead you down a path you were meant to be on. It's part of the concept of "Everything happens for a reason", you were meant to be on that road because that's where you find those tests of your mental fortitude. You may not have always chosen it, it chose you because there's something there you were meant to find and that is who you were truly meant to be. 

Be amazingly awesome, be safe on your journey and hope your path leads you to the freedom you were seeking all along. 

Animal Movement & Crawls: The Brain's Secret Weapon For Those With ADHD

 

Happy 4th Of July Everyone. Hopefully you're all having a blast with the BBQ's fireworks and spending time with great people. Today, I want to go over some key things about Animal Movements & Crawls that not only are useful but showcase that there's FREEDOM in being able to play while you train. Let's get this party going shall we?

Some of the advice people get in the world of those with ADHD (which I display some symptoms of but have learned to manage it without drugs or therapy) can be a circus and a pain in the ass. Just do this or that or go to Africa and see how the natives live and realize ADHD is a myth. Yes I've heard dumb shit like that and that's not how that works but then again many on Social Media think they're experts when they can't tie their own shoelaces without rambling on like the teacher from Charlie Brown. 

One of the things that actually is beneficial and gives off those relaxing vibes when the brain feels like it has dozens of tabs opened is to get on the fucking floor and move like an animal in the wild. I'm not joking man, dead serious here. Why are they beneficial? What are the reasons for them to work for those who do have focus issues?

For Starters:

For many of us and from a certain perspective, it gives what the brain craves: Input. It's not about just focus, it's the nervous system that is deeply and specifically overhyped or bored and needs stimulation. Crawling such as Bear Crawls, Crab Walks, Duck Walks and doing Jumps like a Frog dumps in what's called proprioceptive input into the joints. In other words for those trying to understand what that means, in a nutshell, basically its the deep pressure that informs the brain where the body is. 

The "heavy work" on display is what calms the system down. When you're in a relaxed state or have better focus, you're not having anxious moments like restless leg syndrome or playing the fast clicking game with your pen. You fed the brain what it needed and that's that input plus the structure. 

The Second thing is what's referred to as Training The Brakes and not just the Gas:

One of the major symptoms of ADHD is Impulsivity. It's like Doug from Up where he can talking and then out of nowhere, SQUIRREL. Attention spans are erratic so it's important to understand how we can find ways to control those impulses in order to deliver results. Take the Bear Crawl for example, learn to move, shift and be able to stop/pause on as dime. With practice, you can display Inhibitory Control which shows where you can focus in real time. 

This was figured out decades ago with kids but it also is important to help reduce the need to put those kids on medication. Because of the symptoms I displayed when I was very little from the meningitis, I was put on Ritalin until I was about 10 years old. If I was taught more how to use Animal Crawls and was taught it as play instead of just wearing me out, things may have gone differently. As an adult who has been doing this kind of training off and on since about 2008, I can tell you that although it's not 100% curable, it has helped me in ways that keep me going and helps me be focused on things that are important to me. It's not so much a disease but more of an aspect of the need for stimulation. It's one of the reasons why I love training all the time and why things change for me more frequently than those who consistently exercise. 

A Third Factor is utilizing Cross Body Movements That Cross Wires The Brain:

Movements like the Bear Crawl uses patterns of Opposite Arm & Leg. Crab Walks force greater stabilization cause variations have your hips high to look like a table. Either way, these patterns build strong connections between the brain's left and right hemispheres. What does this translate to or bring about outside of this? It helps you read better, can show greater formats of hand-writing and transition well among tasks. 

Number 4 is on Posture that Fixes The Fidgeting:

About half of the "hyperactivity" shows shitty Postural Endurance. What this means is that when the Core and Shoulders are weaker than Bob Ueker's Career Batting Average, its obvious why it's difficult to sit still. There's a lot of energy just attempting holding yourself upright. Many crawl patterns load the muscles that keep you having that strong posture. The stronger the posture, the less likely to be squirming. 

The 5-Count Pin. Chaotic Organizing....Many of those with ADHD LOVE THIS:

It can be mind numbing running on a treadmill, doing random Jumping Jacks that just make you quit after a short period of time, not because you can't keep going, but because the stimulation doesn't help much. What gives the formality of Hyperactivity being put into a container is moving like an animal. It's learning the rules while being a maniac. You have to learn to coordinate, be able to think on your feet (or on all fours) and burn all that energy since it will organize the brain all at the same time. 

Studies of Movement that even include 12 week programs showed massive drops in Hyperactivity scores when this type of training is thrown in the mix. It's not about "Just try harder" anymore. It's giving you opportunities to live life on your terms while managing something that isn't easily managed. 

In Conclusion:

Like I said earlier based on my own life and experiences, Animal Moves won't 100% get rid of ADHD. I can be an asshole and tell you to just go do 500 Hindu Squats or you'll be a pussy, but I'm not going to do that to you, what benefit do I get out of that? We may have different ways to handle this but I'm also telling you you're not alone and I want you to find the best outlet. Animal Crawls all in all, are just a tool like anything else but if you like swimming, hiking, working with a sledgehammer or go to the gym, fucking do it man. Take control of what benefits you. 

For more info on building Animal Conditioning, check out Movement 20XX by Vahva Fitness. One of the best courses around for not just building physical things like endurance and strength but to also help channel the brain so you can do tasks that are important and be able to work the capacity you need to to make a living. Most marketing scammers and "gurus" only play off courses (which are fabricated & plagiarized) to only show how to lose weight and think it's about being physical when they don't care about the mental side of it by helping others use it for mental health. They don't give a shit about that side of the fence, only to look good and have some inferiority complex. Courses like Movement 20XX show what it can do for your mental health and teach you patterns that are fun, exciting and enhance positive vibes. Also, I encourage you to check out Eero's Channel which has a lot of cool moves you can try. 

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Be Fit, Live Free: A Bad Ass Guide To Fitness Freedom

How goes it? Are you ready for another sweet review about the Red Delta Project, because today we’re diving headfirst into the raw, unfiltered wisdom of Be Fit, Live Free by the one and only Matt Schifferle, the mastermind behind this book. This isn’t just a book—it’s a manifesto, flipping the bird to the fitness industry’s snake oil peddlers, and a roadmap to reclaiming your strength, your health, and a life you can be proud of. If you’re tired of being shackled by dogmatic diets, soul-crushing gym routines that are so tedious & boring and influencers who care more about their bank accounts than your physique, then buckle up. This is the Excalibur of fitness independence, and I’m here to tell my stance and my truth.

The Man, The Legend, The Calisthenics Crusader

Let’s start with Matt Schifferle himself, because this dude is the real deal. A 5th-degree black belt in Taekwon-Do, a lifelong calisthenics fanatic, and a personal trainer who’s been in the trenches for decades, Matt’s not some Instagram bro flexing in a mirror with a protein shake or some narcissistic "Guru". He’s a Vermont-born, Colorado-dwelling, ice-cream-loving everyman who figured out that fitness doesn’t have to be a prison sentence. Through his Red Delta Project, Matt’s been dropping knowledge bombs on YouTube, in books, and in person, helping tons of people in stratospheric numbers, I shit you not—that cuts through the noise and gets them strong without losing their soul. As Paul Wade, the Convict Conditioning legend, calls him “the greatest living expert in bodyweight bodybuilding alive today.” That’s not hyperbole; that’s a fucking fact.

In Be Fit, Live Free, Matt distills his philosophy into a primal, no-BS guide that’s as refreshing as a cold plunge in a mountain stream. This book isn’t about chasing a six-pack or fitting into some cookie-cutter generic program. It’s about tapping into the principles of Mother Nature and human biology to build a body that’s strong, functional, and free—free from fads, free from dogma, and free from the grind that makes you dread working out.

Want To Know The Fitness World’s Dirty Little Secret?

Matt’s got the balls of vibranium to call out out the fitness industry for what it is: a circus of confusion designed to keep you guessing and spending (especially on courses that cost more than 200 dollars yet has less than $10 of the quality). Influencers with spray-tanned abs and million-dollar smiles push quick fixes, miracle diets, and $2,000+ workout machines, all while laughing their way to the bank (asshole galore I'd say). As one reviewer put it, “The influencers don’t have others’ best interests at heart, they have their bank accounts at heart… it’s disgusting.” Matt sees through the smoke and mirrors, and in Be Fit, Live Free, he rips the curtain down with a vengeance.

The problem? Modern fitness culture thrives on complexity and dogma. You’re told you need a 12-week shred plan, a keto diet, or a garage full of equipment to get fit. Wrong. Matt argues that fitness is simpler than that—way simpler. It’s about fundamentals, not fads. It’s about moving your body the way it was designed to move, eating in a way that doesn’t make you miserable, and building habits that last longer than a New Year’s resolution. This book is a rebellion against the idea that fitness has to be hard to be effective or one person's way or the highway. As Matt says, it’s about “be[ing] fit and liv[ing] free.” I love that shit man.

What’s Inside the Book? Pure Gold, That Pirates Of The Caribbean Would Kill For

Be Fit, Live Free is like a Swiss Army knife for fitness—compact, practical, and ready for anything. Matt doesn’t waste your time with fluff or “geschwafel” (that’s German for nonsense, and REAL reviewers love that he cuts it out). Here’s what you’re getting:

A Back-to-Basics Blueprint: Matt strips fitness down to its core principles, rooted in human nature and biology as mentioned earlier. Think calisthenics, functional movement, and nutrition that doesn’t require a PhD to understand. He’s not here to sell you on some trendy superfood; he’s here to remind you that your body is the ultimate gym.

A Smackdown of Fitness Myths: Matt takes an epic sledgehammer to the lies you’ve been fed. Diets that promise instant results? Doomed from the start. Workouts that demand wasted hours of your life? Unnecessary. He explains why “almost all diets are based on the same flawed premise” and why “almost everything you’ve learned about using exercise to change the shape of your body is wrong.”

Real Talk on Motivation and Mindset: This isn’t just about push-ups and pull-ups (though Matt’s got you covered there and is one of the very best in the world at them). It’s about rewiring your brain to see fitness as a lifelong adventure, not a punishment. He tackles the toxic influence of social media, the pressure to look like a fitness model, and the unrealistic expectations that make people quit. One reader said it best: “The book helps [YOU] set realistic and healthy expectations.” For real, there are numbnuts out there preaching DANGEROUS advice such as drinking 30 or more cups of espresso a day for caffeine intake and smoking cigarettes saying "That's the way to go". That's not health, that's straight up murder to the human body.

Practical Tools for Every Level: Whether you’re a beginner who can barely do a push-up or a seasoned athlete banging out archer pull-ups like it's going out of style, Matt’s got strategies for you. His focus on progressions—simple, skill-light movements that build strength over time—means you’re never stuck. Plus, he’s a huge fan of suspension trainers and bodyweight exercises, so you don’t need a fancy gym filled to the rafters of equipment.

A Dose of Humor and Humanity: Matt’s not some drill sergeant barking orders. He’s a regular guy who loves skiing, biking, and Ben & Jerry’s. His writing is direct, relatable, and occasionally funny, like a buddy who’s got your back and hangs with you. Reviewers rave about his "positivity" and how he “makes training interesting and fun to do.” That's what training should be about.

The only gripe? Some typos. There are a few Grammar Nazis that wished Matt had hired a sharper editor, but let’s be real—when the content’s this good, a misplaced comma ain’t gonna ruin the party. 

Why This Book Hits Like a Mike Tyson Knockout Punch

What makes Be Fit, Live Free stand out in a sea of fitness books? It’s the philosophy. Matt’s not just teaching you how to do a squat; he’s teaching you how to think about fitness. He’s not promising you a beach body in 30 days; he’s promising you a lifetime of strength and freedom. As one reader said, “Discovering the work of Matt Schifferle has been the game-changing advice I have always been searching for in the world of fitness.” Awesome.

Matt’s approach is holistic. He covers the physical (exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and squats), the mental (how to stay motivated without burning out), and the cultural (why social media’s comparison game is a trap). He’s not afraid to get deep, either. He draws parallels to masters like Jiro, the sushi chef from Jiro Dreams of Sushi, who spent a lifetime perfecting the basics. That’s what Matt’s about: mastering the fundamentals, not chasing the shiny new thing.

And let’s get down to brass-tacks about results. The Real Reviewers are raving about this book. One guy went from struggling to banging out advanced moves like commando pull-ups and weighted split squats, all thanks to Matt’s guidance. Another called it “chalk-full of highly potent information” that’s “easily digestible” for anyone. Even skeptics who’ve read every fitness book under the sun say this one’s different: “It’s stuff you know you know but need telling.”

My Verdict: A Must-Read for Fitness Fanatics (Along with Collectors)

Here’s the bottom line: Be Fit, Live Free is a battle cry for anyone who’s sick of the fitness industry’s lies and  is ready to take control of their health. Matt Schifferle doesn’t just hand you a workout plan; he hands you a mindset, a toolkit, and a vision for a life where fitness is fun, sustainable, and yours for the taking. This book is for the busy mom who wants to stay strong, the desk jockey who needs to move, and the athlete who’s tired of beating their joints into submission. It’s for anyone who believes that fitness should enhance your life, not dominate it.

Read this book. Live and soak up its principles. Be fit, live free. And while you’re at it, check out Matt’s Red Delta Project on YouTube for a masterclass in calisthenics and common sense. His Grind Style Calisthenics paperback is another gem, and at under 30 bucks, it’s a steal compared to the overpriced bullshit that looks promising but leaves you at the alter in the rain.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab Be Fit, Live Free, strap on your suspension trainer, and start building a body that’s as strong as your spirit. As Matt would say, “Live fit, be free.” Now go be amazingly awesome.

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More To Exercise Than Just Stationary Movements

When you have a certain amount of knowledge about exercise and fitness along with the understanding of what works and what is useful, you have the ability to train anywhere you want and not be restricted to a building full of people who can be nasty as hell (verbally and physically). Stationary movements are basically exercises where you're in the same spot working on something and not going anywhere else. If it's just bodyweight, you can switch from one exercise to the next in the blink of an eye. 

It's great to do pushups, deadlifts, squats, curls, weights, bodyweight, machines and suspension training; they're all great in their own way and should be used for the goals people want to achieve and/or maintain throughout their lives, however; there's more to training than just staying in one spot. There's freedom in moving from one thing to another but the true freedom is being able to harness the body's capabilities beyond the stationary aspect of fitness.

The majority of fitness is training in a single spot on the floor or only a stupid short amount of space. Now with Animal Movement training or Primal style training, you have the freedom to move wherever you want, however you want. This is where you are truly open to using your imagination and not be confined to a such a short amount of space that you can't crawl, jump forward or backwards, sideways and under a magic carpet ride. It's about letting go of the caged up mentality. Do stationary movements have their place, of course they do, they're another aspect of training. It's not the full picture though.

Animal Exercises are a form of expression. Yes it's true we can't move 100% exactly like wild animals but as a human, we have the creativity to express ourselves in a different format than typical conventional training. We can crawl, jump, kick, punch, roll, lift, carry, hell we're practically a Wonkavator where we can go up, down, sideways, longways, shortways, bend, twist, go east, west, north, south and everything else in between. Indigenous tribes don't necessarily work out in the sense of recreation but when they hunt or go out to find food, they climb, crawl through the jungle, run, walk, utilize their body's abilities to take down trees, carve boats, fish with nothing more than a stick and string. They're expressing their bodies the way nature intended in order to survive. Fitness is just a recreational version of expressing our human nature and Animal Type Movements is to me the pinnacle of that. 

Some will look at Animal Movements as silly and "make believe" and that humans were only meant to stand up right and crawling and all that stuff is meant for babies in development. It is a huge part of our evolution to be upright and to lift, carry and be able to orchestrate movements based on human evolution but mimicking animals to a small degree is part of that as well. We've studied animals for countless millennia even when we didn't realize it and we partake in how we can move utilizing what we can do. Although Animal Movements can be considered a "gimmick" form of exercise, it's the freedom of expression that gets to the heart of it. 

Is it natural to move like an animal in the wild? Well, you are using your own body as resistance and it's not alien like formalities so you tell me. It's just different, that's all it is when you break it down. It's using the mind and body's ability to express a near exaggerated format of what we as humans are capable of doing. Some of the most basic movements can be done by just about anybody if you're in good health. The more advanced stuff is for the "crazy ones" which is a much lower percentage of people capable of doing. Even basic movements are still freedom of expression and be able to showcase your abilities to train in just about any length of space. 

So, when you practice your training, realize there's more to it than just being in a single spot. Utilize both to really become universal in your fitness journey. Your goals are yours and what you do to get better is what you're willing to do whether through Primal Movements or stationary, they're more valuable than we have been led to believe. Be strong, be wild and be amazingly awesome.

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