Most of us sit too much and move too little. London Real’s Movement interviews ask what it means to move well, for life rather than for the mirror. Brian Rose has followed Ido Portal from London to Tel Aviv and spoken with gymnastics coaches, mobility experts, freerunners and martial artists. They cover floor work and handstands, flexibility and posture, parkour and training into later life. Each guest teaches a different method. Their views are their own, not medical advice. Every full interview is free to watch.
From movement teacher Ido Portal and former US national team gymnastics coach Christopher Sommer to Frampton Method creator Roger Frampton, strength coach Steve Maxwell, parkour pioneer Sébastien Foucan, freerunning world champion Tim Shieff and exercise kinesiologist Paul Chek: how to move better at any age.
Ido Portal, the Israeli movement teacher, has appeared on London Real many times since his first episode in 2014. He argues that movement is a practice and a culture, not just a workout. In Move or Die he sets out his philosophy, and in A Moving Conversation he takes the debate onto the streets of London. London Real’s film Just Move follows him at work, with full bonus interviews from the beach, the market and the studio. A 2020 episode brings his ideas together on how body and mind connect.
Christopher Sommer, founder of GymnasticBodies, explains the coaching methods he used to build world-class gymnasts. Roger Frampton, creator of The Frampton Method, argues that ten minutes a day can improve posture, mobility and flexibility. Steve Maxwell, a strength coach and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, shares the mobility work he says keeps him moving into his sixties, and takes Brian through a hotel workout. Physical therapist Kelly Starrett explains how athletes should think about movement and performance. Paul Chek, an expert in corrective exercise, links how we move to how we manage stress.
Sébastien Foucan, one of the founders of parkour, explains how he draws on the philosophy of Bruce Lee and talks about working on the James Bond film Casino Royale. Tim Shieff, the 2009 Barclaycard World Freerun champion, talks about the new generation of freerunners and why he questions everything in his life, and returned to discuss life as a professional kid. Michael ‘Venom’ Page explains how his unorthodox fighting style grew out of sport karate and points kickboxing. For more on fighting, see our MMA & UFC interviews.
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Who has London Real interviewed about movement? Brian Rose has interviewed Ido Portal, Christopher Sommer, Roger Frampton, Steve Maxwell, Kelly Starrett, Paul Chek, Sébastien Foucan, Tim Shieff and Michael ‘Venom’ Page, among others.
Who is Ido Portal? Ido Portal is an Israeli movement teacher whose unorthodox approach to training has grown into a wider movement culture. London Real made the film Just Move with him, and he has appeared on the show many times.
Can you improve mobility as you get older? Steve Maxwell and Roger Frampton both argue that you can, with short, regular practice. These are their views as coaches, not medical advice, so check with a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury.
Are the full movement episodes free to watch? Yes. Every full-length interview on this page can be watched free on londonreal.tv.
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