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Beyond the Sagittal Plane: The Pitfalls of Sagittal Plane-Dominant Training
While weightlifting in the sagittal plane is widely acknowledged, it's essential to acknowledge the current limitations on its supposed benefits. Activities such as sprinting, boxing, kickboxing, MMA, football, and basketball go beyond the sagittal plane. In this article, we cover the importance of improving movement in all three planes of motion to stay pain free while improving strength, flexibility, and athleticism.
Walking for Exercise: How Beneficial is it Really?
The general consensus amongst health professionals is that getting at least 10,000 steps in a day is pivotal for our physiological health. But what if someone is consistently hitting this milestone of 10,000 steps with poor or inefficient mechanics? Would this still reduce the risks for these diseases, or would it make things much worse? This article will dive deeper into questions like these and equip the reader with the knowledge on how to tackle their fitness goals with more intention and knowledge.
FP First Four: The Foundations of Human Movement
In modern society, due to the development of technological advancements in our infrastructure such as grocery stores, the electrical grid, and agriculture, the function of movement for humans has slowly shifted away from hunting or fleeing from predators, and instead has turned into exercise as a means of staying healthy. In this article, we will discuss why standing, walking, running, and throwing are considered the FP First Four movements and provide insight as to what differentiates FP from the rest of the industry when it comes to your health and longevity.