McLeod Technique Reinforced Motor Function® (RMF®) is an alignment, strength, and flexibility system. RMF is the perfect complement to classical ballet, dance and all movement studies. MT RMF is an emotional-based technique that develops safe movement habits to improve technique, arrest injury, and reshape the body. The anatomy-centered system uses aligned resistance exercises to reinforce movement into correct healthy postures. In sports and physical therapy, RMF increases the client’s awareness of physiology and teaches joint-healthy alignment.
RMF Techniques
- Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application
- MT Floorwork
- Reinforced Motor Function for Pilates
- Training for Athletes
- McLeod Technique Wall Work
- Certification
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application supports classical ballet with scientific construction allowing dancers to grow healthier bodies for longer careers. RMF allows dancers at any age to achieve maximum flexibility, strength, and alignment. The system is proven effective in extremely diverse applications, achieving incredible results in clients with mild to chronic scoliosis, knee/ankle injuries, pulled or torn muscles, and hip displacement. It is praised by professional dancers in NYC for noticeably improving range, technique, and understanding after just one session.
A 40 minute McLeod Technique Floorwork, commonly called the MT Morning Stretch uses Reinforced Motor Function to wake up the body and start the day. The workout combines elongation, alignment, flexibility, isometric strengthening, and breath to ignite vitality and arrest physical lapse. This McLeod Technique Master Class is a holistic way to introduce and maintain health daily. Tune with your body, mind, and emotions with the MT Morning Series!
Reinforced Motor Function for Pilates Application is the translation of the codified alignment, strength, and flexibility system for the Pilates Reformer. RMF® for Pilates gives dancers a controlled and limited gravity opportunity, where they can work toward mastery for a streamlined and healthy application of balletic consistency and classical exercises. The hands-on science administered by certified personalities allows fully engaged muscle application, void of unnecessary strain. This allows petite muscles to gain proper strength and flexibility ratios, while preventing larger muscles tendencies to over develop.
Training for Athletes® TFA® is a unique physical enhancement program that enables athletes to develop their highest level of athleticism. Training For Athletes identifies the disconnect between an athlete’s natural ability and their skills to execute advance drills and movement assignments.TFA is the perfect compliment to any athletic or movement study, and is based in Sean McLeod’s Reinforced Motor Function – an easy to understand alignment, strength and flexibility system. The foundational elements include Reinforced Motor Function® RMF®, Martial Arts Theories, Movement Strategy, Physiology Awareness, Technical Calibration, Specialized Conditioning, and Emotional Development. One session can healthily give you access to range and strength that is immediately applicable to your movement routine.
McLeod Technique Wall Work is a full body, non impact exercise regiment that helps practitioners improve their strength to flexibility ratios through a reinforced series of movement studies. MT Wall Work improves integrated flexibility, healthy ankles and knees, strong backs, and a solid core. It engages the body to work at a 100% of it’s capacity and is great for classically trained dancers, athletes, and everyone in between.