You Should Be Moving in These 3 Planes of Movement
Don’t make the mistake of training your body in one plane of movement.
Last week I introduced you to the fundamental movement patterns. Today, we're going to talk about another way we functionally train the body to age well, move well, and avoid injury/disease, which is by moving the body in ALL its planes of motions.
Planes of Movement (Simplified)
Sagittal (moving forward and backward)
Frontal (moving side to side)
Transverse (rotating)
The most common way people workout is in the Sagittal Plane - These are your squats, bicep curls, push ups, lunges, crunches, etc.
REMEMBER that our bodies don't ever only move front to back, so why train only that way?
Without overcomplicating it too much, here's what I want you to ask yourself next workout:
Am I including at least one movement that's side to side?
Examples: lateral lunges, side step ups, lateral arm raises, banded lateral walks, etc.
Am I including at least one movement that's rotating?
Examples: arnold press, russian twists, curtsy squats, side plank thread the needle
If you’re looking to feel more confident in your body, learn how to let go of dieting for good to enjoy food without guilt, and turn exercise into something you love to do rather than something you “have” to do, submit a client application to get in contact with me! I work with clients virtually all over the world helping those who are frustrated with dieting and want to change their relationship with food, exercise and themselves.
Hi, I’m Azul Corajoria, an Integrative Health Coach, Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor. I support my clients in making step-by-step changes so that they can live a healthy and balanced life. By recognizing the interdependent roles of mindset, nutrition, and movement I educate and hold my clients accountable for achieving their health goals through lifestyle and behavior adjustments with an emphasis on self-care. Together, we navigate the contradictory world of nutrition through intuitive eating, practice mindful movement, and implement small mindset and lifestyle shifts that empower them to be their best selves in the easiest way possible.
