There seems to be a disconnect between real life and exercise. "We do not live in a one-dimensional world," says Samantha Parker, MS, CPT, 500-hour RYT, author of Yoga for Chronic Pain ... WTF?

Your body moves through daily activities like household chores or exercises in different dimensions: forward and backward, side to side, up and down, and rotationally. These movements are described in ...

Planes of motion are foundational for any exercise science, physical rehabilitation, or sports medicine student. A better teaching approach is needed. I’ve taken many anatomy classes, and this is by ...

Learn what multiplanar training exercises are, why they're important for working out, and how to incorporate them safely into an exercise routine. Before I learned about the benefits of multiplanar ...

Three anatomical body planes can describe how your body moves when you engage in exercise or other activities. Understanding how your body works can help with developing well-balanced strength. The ...

Try five joint-friendly chair moves that engage your core and help flatten belly overhang after 50—no floor work required.

Hold a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells at shoulder height. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and keep your chest ...

The human body moves in a multitude of ways, particularly within sports and recreational activity. There are three primary planes of motion, known as the sagittal plane, the frontal plane, and the ...

Humans evolved to walk on two legs millions of years ago. But before we became bipedal, we moved more like our apelike ancestors—on four limbs. While most of us don’t spend a ton of time on all fours, ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...