At Upstream Fitness we apply our philosophy to movement. We challenge ourselves everyday, and train to be prepared for any situation. Remember, hundreds of years ago the words “fitness” and “exercise” didn’t exist. The human animal performed movement because it was directly linked to his or her survival. It was practical, instinctual, primal, and universal.

Today we live much different. However, our bodies yearn and desire to move the way nature intended. Even our urban environment still holds a variety of situations where our evolutionary abilities are still viable. This is the focus of our Upstream Classes.

Our classes have a capacity of 15 people and are led by an Upstream Coach. The format as follows:

Movement Exploration (warm-up)

Perform a variety of dynamic stretching or movement to increase blood flow and stimulate neuromuscular activity. Preparation is a critical element before any exertion, particularly when we may be at a desk all day.

Skill or Strength

With great skill we can reduce injury and excel at any task. With superior strength we overcome obstacles that once seemed daunting. After a proper warm-up, we will work on a specific skill or movement capacity, or develop strength and work towards progression.

Combo

Lasting anywhere from 10-20 minutes, participate in an intense workout that will challenge your skills, strength, and conditioning. A “combination” of movement patterns such as climbing, running, jumping, lifting, carrying, throwing, and much more. Your goals will be addressed, and your results recorded to measure your success.

Recovery

Spend the last portion of class with a gentle cool down and deep stretch. All of our Upstream Coaches have extensive knowledge and background in rehab, yoga, and recovery.