The Gabby Reece Show Erwan Le Corre on Natural Movement, Breath-Hold Training, and Reclaiming Freedom in the Body
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Dec 29, 2025 Erwan Le Corre, founder of MovNat and expert in natural movement, shares his journey from playful childhood experiences to adult practices that reclaim freedom in the body. He discusses the concept of 'movement poverty' and emphasizes the importance of outdoor training over conventional gym routines. Erwan also introduces breath-hold training, linking it to mental regulation and stress management. Additionally, he highlights how simple daily practices can enhance resilience and confidence, urging everyone to embrace movement and self-love.
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Childhood Natural Playground
- Erwan grew up steps from woods with hills, sand and boulders that served as a natural playground.
- His parents encouraged outdoor play and that environment seeded his lifelong practice of natural movement.
Movement Poverty Explains Modern Weakness
- Erwan calls modern sedentary habits 'movement poverty' caused by low frequency, variety, and intensity of movement.
- Reintroducing frequent, varied movement revives latent drive, confidence and mental wellbeing.
Nature Restores Authentic Movement
- Outdoor environments restore movement variety and sensory stimulation lost in gyms' artificial settings.
- Erwan argues humans evolved to move in nature, so training outside better supports freedom and resilience.