Unleash Your Inner Animal: Uncovering the Exciting World of Animal Flow

If you're bored of the same old workout routine - the machines, the mirrors, the endless reps - it might be time to shift gears. Animal Flow offers something different. It brings movement back to basics: grounded, creative, and surprisingly effective.

This isn’t about quick fixes or flashy tricks. It’s about learning to move well.

You’ll crawl, glide, jump and flow - building strength, mobility, and control in a way that actually feels good.

What is Animal Flow?

Animal Flow is a ground-based movement system created by Mike Fitch, combining elements of bodyweight training, mobility work, and primal movement.

It draws on influences from parkour, breakdancing, yoga, capoeira and more - but it’s its own thing entirely.

At its core, Animal Flow teaches you to control your body in space - with precision, rhythm, and intent.

Expect to move like a beast, transition with the grace of a cat, and develop a level of awareness that carries over into everything else you do - whether that’s sport, lifting, or just everyday life.

Why It Works

🔹 Full-Body Movement

Animal Flow isn’t about isolating muscle groups, it’s about integrating them.

Each move engages multiple areas at once: core, shoulders, hips, wrists, and more.

You’re not just building strength, you’re learning how to use it.

And the best part? No kit needed. Just some space on the floor and a willingness to move.

🔹 Mobility Built In

Mobility isn’t an add-on here, it’s part of every session.

The way the sequences flow encourages joints to open up and move through their full range.

Over time, that translates into more ease, less stiffness, and fewer niggles creeping in.

🔹 Real-World Strength

Animal Flow builds strength you can actually use.

The kind that helps with balance, stability, and awkward angles, not just the gym lifts.

Bodyweight drills develop control and coordination alongside muscle, so you’re strong in motion, not just standing still.

🔹 Awareness & Control

Learning new movement patterns keeps the brain engaged.

You’re constantly working on coordination, timing, and rhythm.

This sharpens the connection between body and mind, making you more aware of how you move, and why that matters.

🔹 There's Room to Explore

There’s structure to Animal Flow, but also freedom.

You can drill specific forms, link them into flows, or play with improvisation.

It’s one of the few training systems that encourages creativity as much as consistency.

The Animal Flow Community

One of the things that sets Animal Flow apart is the sense of connection, not just within your body, but with others.

Whether you’re practising at home or joining a group class, there’s a strong community element that’s welcoming, inclusive, and grounded in mutual respect.

It’s not about showing off. It’s about showing up and moving well, together.

Getting Started with Animal Flow

Weekly Classes We run weekly Animal Flow classes at our studio in Whitley Bay.These sessions are a great way to move, connect, and learn in a supportive space. No experience needed, come along and give it a go. These 60 minute sessions run every Sunday 11am. For more info and to join your first class click here

Beginner Seminars We also run semi-regular beginner seminars designed to introduce you to the foundations of Animal Flow. It’s the perfect way to get comfortable with the basics and build confidence before jumping into regular classes. Join our next seminar on Sunday 13th April here

Stick With It Like any valuable skill, progress comes with practice. Start small, stay consistent, and enjoy the process. You’ll be surprised at what your body can do.

Final Thoughts

Animal Flow offers a refreshing approach to movement.

It’s physical, yes, but it’s also thoughtful.

You learn how your body works, where it’s strong, where it needs support, and how to bring it all together.

Whether you’re crawling, jumping, or flowing, it’s about reconnecting, with your body, your breath, and the ground beneath you.

Simple, powerful, and a bit wild, just as movement should be.