PLANES & LEVELS,” is all about moving forward & back, side to side, rotational, and up & down. It’s designed to supercharge your clients’ functional fitness and keep those muscles guessing!
The Different Planes of Motion:
Incorporating movements across various planes of motion is the secret sauce for next-level functional training. Here’s why:
1. Sagittal Plane (Forward & Back)
Think walking, running, and squatting. This plane is all about flexion and extension. Mastering exercises in the sagittal plane boosts overall stability and strength for everyday actions like climbing stairs or lifting groceries. 🏃♂️🏋️♀️
2. Frontal Plane (Side to Side)
Side lunges, lateral raises, you name it. Training in the frontal plane enhances lateral stability and agility. It’s essential for activities that need side-to-side movement, from playing sports to simply reaching for something on a high shelf. 🕺💃
3. Transverse Plane (Rotational Movements)
Twisting and rotating, like Russian twists or throwing a ball. The transverse plane is crucial for core stability and balance, and it’s a game-changer for preventing injuries from sudden direction changes. Perfect for athletes in sports like golf or baseball. ⛳⚾
The moves in this workout are:
Lateral Squats – Strengthen those legs and enhance lateral movement.
Beast Walks – Build core stability and upper body strength.
Squat Press – A full-body blast that combines strength and power.
Hip Dips – Target the obliques and amp up core stability.
Ali Shuffle – Boost agility and cardiovascular endurance.
Low Plank Punches – Fire up the core and improve shoulder stability.
