MIM Power: The Science of Strength, Stability, and Functional Performance

At first glance our Myofascial Integrated Movement system (MIM) may seem “nice” for those that want to relax, help their pains/aches, and even improve their mobility and some good functional strength. However, what most DON’T realize is that learning the foundational skills and concepts of MIM set you up for a much BIGGER and better world of training!

That world is one of better power, stability, conditioning, and more! One that is unique because we blend all aspects of fitness (power, strength, stability, and mobility) at once, working in many different directions and patterns. Such training builds power that benefits us in more practical ways and carries over to more things we like to do.

Most people think power comes from trying harder, lifting heavier, or tensing more muscles. MIM power flips that idea completely. It shows us that real power comes from better coordination, timing, and connection throughout the whole body. Instead of forcing strength, MIM power teaches you how to use what you already have more efficiently.

Fascial research helps explain why this works so well. The body is not organized as isolated muscles pulling on bones. It is organized as a tensegrity system, where fascia creates continuous lines of tension and force transmission. One of the most important of these is the spiral line, which connects the foot to the opposite hip, across the abdomen, and into the shoulder and arm. When you rotate, walk, throw, strike, or change direction, this spiral system is doing most of the work.

MIM power trains this spiral system directly. Instead of contracting one muscle group at a time, the movement teaches the body to load and release elastic energy across multiple joints and tissues. It feels more like snapping a whip than pushing a weight. The power is smooth, fast, and coordinated because it is distributed through the entire fascial network.

This has massive implications for functional strength. Traditional strength training often teaches us to brace hard and isolate. That builds strength, but it can also reduce the body’s ability to transfer force fluidly. MIM power does the opposite. It teaches you to create stability without rigidity. The joints stay organized, the core stays responsive, and force flows rather than jams.

Stability in MIM power is not about holding still. It is about controlling movement. The nervous system learns how to stabilize dynamically while the body is rotating, shifting, and changing direction. This is exactly how stability is required in real life and sport. We rarely need static stability. We need the ability to stay organized while moving.

Another unique benefit of MIM power is how it develops reactive power. Because the movement relies on elastic recoil rather than muscular pushing, the nervous system becomes better at using stretch-shortening cycles. This improves speed, coordination, and efficiency without excessive joint stress. You are not grinding force into the body. You are allowing the body to express force through timing and structure.

This is also why MIM power is remarkably joint-friendly. When power comes from spiral loading and elastic release, joints are not forced to produce torque on their own. The stress is shared across the system. The hips, trunk, shoulders, and feet cooperate instead of competing. Over time, this can improve joint integrity, reduce overuse patterns, and increase movement longevity.

MIM power also reshapes how we think about the core. In this model, the core is not a rigid brace. It is a communication system. It connects the lower body to the upper body and organizes the transfer of force between them. Too stiff and power gets blocked. Too loose and power gets lost. The core must be responsive, adaptable, and timed with the movement.

From a nervous system standpoint, MIM power is deeply regulating. It demands awareness, relaxation under effort, and precise coordination. These qualities reduce unnecessary tension and improve motor control. You are not just getting stronger. You are becoming more efficient, more organized, and more resilient.

When we bring MIM power concepts into training, we start to see power differently. Power is no longer just how much weight you can move. It becomes how well you can connect your body, how efficiently you can transfer force, and how cleanly you can express energy through movement.

Using spiral patterns, diagonal loading, rotational lifts, chops, and flowing transitions allows us to capture these benefits in a practical way. We begin to train power that is usable, sustainable, and adaptable. We develop strength that supports movement instead of fighting it.

MIM power shows us that true power is not aggressive. It is coordinated.

It is not rigid. It is elastic.

It is not isolated. It is integrated.

And when we train this way, we don’t just become stronger. We move better, protect our joints, improve our stability, and unlock a level of functional strength that carries into everything we do.

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