What Children Can Teach Us About Movement: Reclaiming Effortless Mobility
Sebastian Prentice
5
Minutes
As adults, many of us marvel at the way children move — their boundless energy, effortless flexibility, and natural ability to climb, run, and play. But is this "childlike" movement really out of reach for us? In this post, we’ll explore how observing children can inspire us to reconnect with our natural movement patterns and reclaim our physical freedom. By focusing on four key areas—sprinting, barefoot movement, climbing, and spending time on the floor—we can rediscover what it means to move effortlessly and efficiently.