Joe Boyle is interested in a question most communicators skip past: when to offer help and when to withhold it. Sometimes the more useful move is the harder one — letting someone find their own way through. Joe’s broader instinct points the same direction: “Anything that, sort of, gets you out of the rigidity of… more →

Ask Ryland Lanagan what gets adults into a parkour-based fitness program and the answer is fun. But fun isn’t the first thing that happens — permission is. Permission to falter in front of strangers, to put yourself out there. Once you’re willing to do that, Ryland says, a whole cascade follows. The pitch is movement;… more →

A gym doesn’t cut it for Kyle Koch. His movement is guided by being outside and responding to his environment — what he calls a sit spot. You go outside, get curious, follow what draws your attention. See an interesting tree? Could you climb it? Will you? The trees you can’t yet climb become the… more →

Joan Hanscom has built an entire career inside bike racing — competing, organizing, directing — and her vision for the Valley Preferred Cycling Center comes down to one word: fun. From Pee Wee Pedalers to masters racers, she wants the velodrome to cultivate lifelong enjoyment of the bike. But beneath that simplicity lies serious work… more →

Overcoming Gravity author Steven Low approaches physical training as an evolving problem-solving practice, not a fixed program. His book underwent massive revision because new research reshaped his understanding, mirroring how climbers and gymnasts constantly adapt technique to individual limitations. Low sees teaching self-sufficiency as the real goal — giving people frameworks to troubleshoot their own… more →

Sandro Widmer brings a philosopher’s rigor to parkour through ParkourONE’s TRUST concept — a framework built on respect, modesty, and courage, visualized through the fingers of a hand. His master’s thesis investigates how a coach’s personal philosophy shapes their teaching, a question that resists easy measurement. The conversation moves between structured systems and simple wisdom,… more →

Mandy Lam’s journey through movement communities around the world comes back to one constant: the people. In conversation at Évry Move, she reflects on the Yamakasi, what makes communities thrive, and the value of solo training as a counterweight to collective energy. She also opens up about a major concussion that reshaped her perspective. For… more →

Nick Anastasia explores movement as structured play, designing obstacles and spaces that inspire physical creativity. Built environments offer dense flow opportunities while outdoor spaces encourage adaptability. His approach treats complex movement training as an evolved version of childhood play—hanging out with friends and playing with blocks. Improvisation through games helps practitioners engage their surroundings in… more →

Jamie Holmes explores managing life’s admin tasks by integrating them into daily flow rather than batching them. After a melanoma diagnosis, she chose holistic healing over traditional treatment, trusting her body’s capabilities. She shares insights into running The Circus Fix, balancing artistic passion with business pragmatism. Her hip surgery journey reveals profound challenges—three months of… more →

Andrew Foster shares his journey from home-schooled beginnings in Ohio through Arabic studies in Jordan and training with Danny Ilabaca in Cairo, to facing the dark challenge of losing everything including his purpose. Starting renewed from his lowest point on a Colorado mountaintop, he found new direction, returning full circle to Ohio to found Akron… more →

Andy Taylor explores designing parkour gyms that inspire creativity and exploration. When designing a gym, he tries to call to the inner child that makes us want to play. The discussion covers thoughtful design that increases engagement, ensuring safety without stifling creativity, and integrating features that naturally encourage varied movements. Challenges include meeting building codes,… more →

Andrew Obenreder explores how movement obsession shapes personal practices and creative expression. Exploring movement extends beyond physicality into music, art, and mindfulness. He tries to listen to whatever his heart tells him to be doing. more →