If You Only Use the RESETs When Something Hurts… You’re Missing the Point

The document expresses frustration with the reactive approach people often take to physical pain, contrasting it with the proactive way they hire professionals for other common issues (a landscaper for the lawn, a plumber for the toilet).

The core message is a reminder about the importance of being proactive with health and movement using RESETs: Reactive vs. Proactive: People often wait until they are in extreme pain to seek professional help or use tools like RESETs, rather than addressing issues with gentle movement sooner. RESETs are often used only for "fixing" problems, when the goal should be to continuously build better function rather than wait for dysfunction.

Purpose of RESETs: They are intended to prepare the mind and body, refine movement, and expand capacity for clients and patients.


Pressing RESET: A Tailored Approach to Movement and Vitality

The provided text introduces Pressing RESET, Original Strength's foundational movement restoration program. It is based on the Neuro-Developmental Movement Sequence and aims to restore fundamental strength and mobility by tapping into the body's original design. The core of the program consists of five developmental movement patterns, called the RESETS: Belly Breathing, Head Control, Rolling, Rocking, and Cross-Crawl movements. These movements act as a "reset button" for the central nervous system, which can become "glitchy" due to stress, injuries, or sedentary habits.


Spring Back to Feeling Great with Original Strength RESETS

Guest Post by Rob BrinkleySpring is Nature’s Reset.Higher temperatures.


Why Your Progress Might Be Hiding Behind a Rest Day

How real recovery helps your body adapt, rebuild, and get stronger… not weaker


The Brain's Brakes: Why Stretching Might Be Sabotaging Your Movement

This week, we argue that traditional, forceful stretching may be counterproductive because the feeling of "tightness" is often a protective measure—a "brake"—imposed by the nervous system when it perceives instability or threat. This system unconsciously restricts movement and strength to prevent harm. Instead of mechanically overpowering this brake, the Original Strength philosophy advocates for simple, restorative movements (like rolling, rocking, and crawling) which are inherently non-threatening and increase stability. By making the brain feel safe and secure, these "RESET" movements prompt the nervous system to naturally ease the muscular restrictions, resulting in an effortless, genuine increase in mobility and strength.


The Power of Pressing RESET: Neuroplasticity and Original Strength

The human body is an incredible machine, constantly adapting and evolving. At the heart of this ability is the brain's remarkable capacity for change—a phenomenon known…


Beyond the New Year's Rush: Finding Lasting Hope in Your Resolution's Simplicity

This week, we share our belief that the key to overcoming the mid-January slump and finding lasting hope in New Year's resolutions is to abandon complex plans in favor of simplicity and returning to the body's natural design by "Pressing RESET." This methodology involves reinforcing the Original Strength Big Five RESETS—Breathing, Nodding/Head Control, Rolling, Rocking, and Gait—which are the foundational movements humans are born with. By restoring fundamental strength and stability through these simple acts (Pressing RESET), individuals can improve workouts, facilitate weight loss, achieve deeper sleep, reduce stress, and ultimately create a sense of physical safety and calmness that positively impacts all aspects of life and relationships. All of this allows a person to reset their nervous system and help their brain know it is safe.


Unlocking Your Best Health: The Power of Your Body's Natural Design

In today's fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with the latest trends and quick fixes for health, fitness, and weight loss. From complex workout routines to…


The First RESET: A Christmas Story of Human Movement and Renewal

The document, "The First RESET: A Christmas Story of Human Movement and Renewal," interprets the Christmas story through the lens of human movement and the concept of an "epic RESET." It connects the journey of Mary and Joseph to three foundational principles of movement and the OS Big Five RESETS.


Traveling for the Holidays? Don’t Forget Your Oil Can

This article promotes "Pressing RESET," a sequence of gentle movements and breathing exercises, as a remedy for travel-induced stiffness and stress, particularly during the holidays. Personal Trainer Rob Brinkley compares the feeling of post-travel stiffness to the "Tin Man" and positions Pressing RESET as the "oil can" to restore comfort. Simple actions like nasal belly breathing, gentle head movements, rolling, and rocking for just 2 to 5 minutes can help loosen joints, calm the nervous system, and help one be present and enjoy the holiday season. The core message is that taking a moment to "oil" your body by "Pressing RESET" will make the holidays better because "it feels good to feel good."