AN ARTICLE BY GRANT TAYLOR

If you’ve ever found yourself mid-workout thinking, “Why can’t I keep up? Why can’t I get this right?”

Whether you’re in a class or working 1:1 in a PT session, that moment of clunkiness or confusion isn’t a flaw… It’s a doorway.

At Amovida, we talk often about “movement vocabulary.” Think of it like learning a new language. At the beginning you only know a handful of words, so communicating feels slow, limited, even a bit awkward. But the more you practise, the richer your vocabulary becomes.

Movement works the same way.

Every time you’re presented with a new sequence in a class or a slightly unfamiliar exercise in PT, your brain instantly sorts through your past experiences, piecing together a solution. Sometimes that solution is neat and seamless. More often, it’s a little messy. And messy is wonderful as messy means your brain is stepping outside its comfort zone and updating your “dictionary” of movement options.

This is where learning truly happens.

Those moments when you have to think carefully about the timing or the coordination, when you feel slow or unsure, are actually signs that your brain is learning and reshaping itself. Yes, we could talk about neuroplasticity, but really, it’s about your body and mind becoming more adaptable, resilient & robust.

Our Mossa programmes (Power, Centergy, Core, Active) follow a yearly progression. January tends to offer simpler, more accessible structures. As the year unfolds, the classes gently increase in complexity. By October, you’ll experience the most technically layered workouts. This isn’t accidental. It’s designed to quietly build your movement IQ over time. PT sessions follow a similar philosophy: we stretch your skill set just enough to spark learning, but never enough to overwhelm.

And of course, learning anything new requires courage.

The courage to wobble. The courage to feel a little clumsy. The courage to take a breath, smile at yourself, and say, “Next week, I’ll be one step closer.”

This is exactly why Amovida exists. You don’t have to keep up with anyone. You don’t have to match someone else’s pace or ability. You get to expand your movement vocabulary in a place where mistakes are simply part of the journey.

In fact, mistakes are celebrated as they show courage & the commitment to carry on learning no matter your age!

So the next time you feel out of sync, or a class feels too complex, lean in rather than shying away. That uncomfortable edge is your brain learning. It’s your body adapting. It’s you growing stronger, smarter, and more capable than you were the week before.

Come as you are. Try at your pace and trust that every clunky moment is shaping a more confident & resilient capable you.

We’ll be right beside you. In every PT session, every class, every step of the way.