#14 - Darryl Edwards on the importance of play and how to move more and better

In Episode #14 of The Health Club, BJ Rule speaks with Darryl Edwards, a former investment banking technologist turned movement coach and author. He is the founder of the Primal Play Method and a physical activity, health and play researcher. 

Darryl wants to inspire humans regardless of age, ability or disability to transform their health by making physical activity fun and engaging.

His work has featured on documentaries, TV, radio, podcasts and international press. 

Darryl is author of the best-selling book "Animal Moves" and has released a range of fun fitness cards for adults, juniors, infants, office workers and fitness professionals called the Animal Moves Decks.

He regularly presents as a keynote speaker at events worldwide. His April 2019 TED talk "Why working out isn't working out"—has now been viewed over 800,000 times.

Darryl resides in London, England and publishes about playful living at PrimalPlay.com.

We speak about:

• Darryl’s fitness journey including early days of CrossFit and Gym Jones
• Darryl's unique, fascinating and extremely important view of the importance of play and movement and their effects on health
• Some alarming statistics about our lack of movement 
• The scientific validation of the Primal Play method
• 3 tips on how to incorporate more play and movement into our everyday lives

Among many other things. We hope you enjoy the conversation!