Travis Brewer is a fitness ninja and entrepreneur on a mission to spread positive energy through movement. His dedication to movement has led him to become a finalist on the hit TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC, perform on the TV Show Shark Tan…

Travis Brewer is a fitness ninja and entrepreneur on a mission to spread positive energy through movement. His dedication to movement has led him to become a finalist on the hit TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC, perform on the TV Show Shark Tank on ABC, as well as a World Callisthenic.org Champion of the “Battle of the Bars” competition. He is certified as an instructor in Animal Flow, Arco Yoga Fitness, and was requested as featured parkour instructor on The Tim Ferris Experiment by Tim himself. Beyond teaching, Travis enjoys motivational speaking and performing acrobatics. He has been invited to speak on popular health and fitness podcasts, performed at the largest fitness expos in the world, at the halftime show of an NBA game, and the circus group Luccent Dossier. Travis’ other great passion is philanthropy and inspiring others to move toward their passion. He is a leading expert on the new Deepak Chopra app, JIYO; a personal wellbeing companion. Travis is sponsored by the superfood company Sunwarrior as well as Parsley Health, a groundbreaking new medical practice. He is also the founder of his own motivational lifestyle brand Pimovement.ninja which helps raise money and awareness for fitness parks and playgrounds around the world. Join him on his journey!

Have you ever considered that the way most of us humans exercise or at least try to stay in shape usually has nothing to do with how we have evolved to move? Think about a rowing machine or a barbell. When is the last time you saw a gorilla jetting up a river in a canoe or lifting a 25lb log up and down for 12 reps? The human body is designed to move in nature, using its environment as a ‘gym.’ That environment might be a forest, or in the case of today’s guest- the concrete jungle of a city. 

In this episode, we learn all about moving your body like the human ape that you are, from one of the most popular natural movement experts in the world - Travis Brewer. Travis has combined elements of Acroyoga, Parkour, functional movement training, animal-based movements, and calisthenics, to create a system called ‘ninja flow.' This fitness system requires very few tools and certainly does not require membership to a gym, with it’s inherent forced exposure to bad LED lighting, irritating music, and the toxic fumes of rubber floors, and plastic exercise equipment. 

Through his many years of extensive training, Travis has not only learned to execute seemingly impossible feats of human movement but has also inspired millions of fans as a finalist on the hit NBC show American Ninja Warrior. 

If you're interested in expanding your vision of what your body is capable of, and in finding new and exciting ways to achieve a higher level of fitness, this episode is for you. It's also for anyone you know who could use a little inspiration in their movement practice. So do us all a favor, and share this show with a friend. 

To your physical potential,

Luke

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  • How Travis combined elements of Acroyoga, Parkour, functional movement training, animal based movements, and calisthenics, to create his own system called ‘ninja flow’
  • The power of certain numbers
  • The importance of gratitude
  • How losing his high paying job in real estate led to becoming a fitness TV star
  • How the book autobiography of a yogi transformed Travis’s life
  • How the lessons of self realization and meditation moved him in the direction of fitness and movement 
  • How Travis landed a gig on the hit TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC
  • The importance of remaining teachable, in your body, mind, and spirit 
  • Connecting your mind and body to achieve a flow state
  • Why the first step in fitness is strengthening your core, and opening your hips
  • Getting started with animal flow: Travis gives a live lesson called an ape crawl
  • The importance of positive progression
  • How climbing trees, and signposts can become the foundation of a super fit body
  • The idea that the world we live in can become your gym
  • Exploring the power of ice baths, infrared saunas
  • Why Travis became a vegan for a year, and why he stopped 
  • Best fats to eat for energy
  • Why non-organic foods are not an option
  • How Travis beat stage fright on national TV, and how to overcome all fears
  • Lifestyle recommendations 

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Intro music: Jeordie White
Show production: Tatiana Melo
Sound editing: Dustin Smith

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