Ben Franklin wasn’t a runner or lifter, but he lived by a mindset that still guides FormaFit: the pursuit of a long, active, and useful life. This post connects the dots between historical hustle and modern movement.

Sometimes pain reminds us to slow down and listen to our bodies. Through mindful movement, careful stretches, and simple recovery tools, I’m learning that managing pain isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up and caring for yourself, every day.

Why I Built FormaFit Active: Movement Without Limits

When I first started dreaming about FormaFit Active, it wasn’t about being a brand.
It wasn’t about chasing followers, or fitting into a fitness mold.
It was about creating a space for movement, movement of the body, the mind, the spirit, without limits.

A quiet moment at the Bruce Lee statue in LA’s Chinatown reminded me why discipline matters and why movement is more than fitness. It’s legacy.

I don’t ride for speed or stats. I ride to move, to breathe, and to feel a little more free. Bike Month is a reminder: movement can roll with you.

Movement doesn’t have to be fast or loud. Sometimes, a mindful walk is enough to reset your mood and reconnect with your day.

Golden hills covered in wild poppies reminded me that movement can also be wonder. This trail was pure joy; soft, bold, alive.

I came for the trail, but the blue heron was the gift. A reminder to stay open, you never know what you’ll see when you move with intention.

Beach mode officially unlocked. I’ve been building my summer gear stash and now that the heat is here, I’m ready to move, rest, and repeat.

Movement hits different when there’s a soundtrack. My JBL speaker kept me moving, smiling, and feeling unstoppable on today’s trail walk.

De refugio a sendero, el pequeño Spicy Habanero está aprendiendo a confiar en el movimiento, en sí mismo, y en los nuevos caminos que se abren ante él.

From shelter to trail, little Spicy Habanero is learning to trust movement, trust himself, and trust the new paths opening in front of him.

La cinta kinesiológica se ha vuelto parte de mi rutina de movimiento. Aquí comparto cómo me ha ayudado con el dolor, el soporte y seguir activa sin límites.

Sometimes you don’t need to stop you just need support. Kinesiology tape has helped me stay moving with less pain and more trust in my body.

The Pyongyang Marathon is more than a race, it's a reminder that movement, in all its forms, is a kind of freedom. Here's what it taught me.