Ground-based movement training (GBMT) is a form of bodyweight training that incorporates various animal poses, transitions, and crawling patterns to reportedly improve fitness and performance. Unfortunately, little evidence exists to validate such claims and to guide practitioners in the best use of GBMT. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the impact of 8 weeks of a commercially available GBMT program, using the Animal Flow system, on functional movement, dynamic balance, active joint range of motion, and upper body muscular strength and endurance.
