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But with somatic workouts, what youfeel(emotionally and physically) while you move in the main feature.

(Somatic workout was second only to wall Pilates and Tom Platz leg workout,according toMens Journal.)

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Somatic fitness practitioners are enthusiastic about this rising interestwith some caveats.

Its exciting to me to know that that is what is being searched, says Gossett.

However, without a prescribed set of moves to follow, how does one actually do a somatic workout?

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What is a somatic workout?

Somaticmeans of or relating to the body, say both Gossett and Warren.

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(The word has roots in Ancient Greek.)

So with that etymology, a somatic workout means a workout focused on perceiving or focusing on the body.

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(Think of it as the fitness version of listen to your body.)

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The overall benefit, as she sees it, is deepening our awareness of and holistic care for ourselves.

How do you do a somatic workout?

But there are some techniques you’re free to follow.

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