{"id":45459,"date":"2022-08-03T20:08:17","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T20:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=45459"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"movement-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Movement Training And How Can It Help You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#What_Is_A_Movement_Training_Program\" >What Is A Movement Training Program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#What_Are_The_7_Basic_Movements\" >What Are The 7 Basic Movements?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Movement_Training\" >What Are The Benefits Of Movement Training?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#1_Improve_Your_Overall_Health\" >1. Improve Your Overall Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#2_Boost_Your_Energy_Levels\" >2. Boost Your Energy Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#3_Improve_Your_Physical_Fitness\" >3. Improve Your Physical Fitness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#4_Enhance_Your_Quality_Of_Life\" >4. Enhance Your Quality Of Life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#How_Do_I_Start_Training_For_Movement\" >How Do I Start Training For Movement?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Dance\" >Dance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Yoga\" >Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Pilates\" >Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Capoeira\" >Capoeira<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Parkour\" >Parkour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Wushu\" >Wushu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Calisthenics\" >Calisthenics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Gymnastics\" >Gymnastics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Create_A_Movement_Training_Flow\" >Create A Movement Training Flow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Foot-Hand_Crawl\" >Foot-Hand Crawl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Handstand\" >Handstand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Bridge\" >Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Plank\" >Plank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Cartwheel\" >Cartwheel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Split\" >Split<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#Tips_For_Success_In_Movement_Training\" >Tips For Success In Movement Training<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#1_Work_With_The_Basics\" >1. Work With The Basics\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#2_Vary_Your_Training\" >2. Vary Your Training\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#3_Focus_On_Quality\" >3. Focus On Quality\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#4_Listen_To_Your_Body\" >4. Listen To Your Body\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#5_Have_Fun\" >5. Have Fun!\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re moving less and less these days. We sit in cars and trains, at our desks, and on our couches. Even when we do exercise, we often stick to the same routines week after week, month after month. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement training is a way to break out of this sedentary lifestyle and incorporate more varied and functional movements into your life. It can help you become stronger, more agile, and better coordinated. Moreover, it can also improve your balance and reduce your risk of injury (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2013\/07\/healthy-movements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of training involves doing exercises that challenge your balance, coordination, and flexibility. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out more about movement training and how it can benefit you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Movement_Training_Program\"><\/span><b>What Is A Movement Training Program?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement training is an unlimited, holistic approach to physical fitness that considers all aspects of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/jump-workout\/\">body in motion<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of training is based on the belief that the body is designed to move, and that movement is essential for overall health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different types of movement training, but they all share some common elements. These include basic movements like squatting, lunging, pushing, and pulling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also involve more <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/\">complex movements<\/a> that challenge your balance and coordination, such as single-leg exercises, rotational movements, and plyometrics (jumping exercises).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_7_Basic_Movements\"><\/span><b>What Are The 7 Basic Movements?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 7 basic movements that the human <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-week-marathon-training-plan\/\">body<\/a> is designed to do. Performing these movements regularly can help you stay healthy and fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pull movements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These involve moving your body or an object towards you, such as pull-ups, rows, and bicep curls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Push movements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These involve moving your body or an object away from you, such as push-ups, overhead presses, and tricep extensions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hinge movements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These involve moving your body or an object around a fixed point, such as deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and lunges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Squat movements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These involve moving your body or an object down and then back up again, such as bodyweight squats, goblet squats, and barbell squats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunge movements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These involve taking a large step forward and then lowering your body down until both legs are bent at 90 degrees, such as forward lunges, reverse lunges, and side lunges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rotational movements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These involve moving your body or an object around a central point, such as medicine ball twists and wood chops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gait movements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These involve moving your body from one point to another, such as walking, running, and sprinting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/super-slow-strength-training\/\">Super Slow Strength Training: What It Is And Why You Should Try It<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44592 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207625-1024x576.png\" alt=\"movement training\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207625.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207625-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207625.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207625-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207625.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Movement_Training\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits Of Movement Training?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/8-week-resistance-band-training-program\/\">training<\/a> can help you in many ways, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Improve_Your_Overall_Health\"><\/span><b>1. Improve Your Overall Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular movement training can help improve your overall health in many ways. For starters, it can help reduce your risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, movement training can help improve your mental health. It can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/benefitsofexercise.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Boost_Your_Energy_Levels\"><\/span><b>2. Boost Your Energy Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a natural energy boost, movement training can help. Regular exercise has been shown to increase energy levels and improve overall fatigue (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/benefitsofexercise.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it&#8217;s easy to incorporate the basics of movement training into your day-to-day life, you&#8217;ll likely find that you have more energy to do the things you enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Improve_Your_Physical_Fitness\"><\/span><b>3. Improve Your Physical Fitness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement training can help improve your physical <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/triathlon-training-plan\/\">fitness<\/a> in several ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, it can help increase your strength and endurance. In addition, it can help improve your flexibility and coordination. All of these factors make you a better athlete and help reduce your risk of injury (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/benefitsofexercise.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Enhance_Your_Quality_Of_Life\"><\/span><b>4. Enhance Your Quality Of Life<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular movement training can also enhance your quality of life. For starters, it can help you sleep better. In addition, it can help reduce pain, improve joint function, and increase mobility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/benefitsofexercise.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of it as taking your body back to the basics as you&#8217;re allowing it to move more as it was designed to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44384 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207575-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207575.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207575-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207575.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207575-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207575.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Start_Training_For_Movement\"><\/span><b>How Do I Start Training For Movement?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners should start with basic movements and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/track-and-field-training\/\">progress<\/a> to more complex ones as their fitness level improves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take up some of these activities as part of your movement training:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dance\"><\/span><b>Dance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dance is a great way to get <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ultramarathon-training-plan\/\">your body moving<\/a>. Different styles incorporate different types of movements, so you can choose one that fits your interests and fitness level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga\"><\/span><b>Yoga<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility and coordination. Beginner yoga classes are typically slow-paced and focus on basic poses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4728955\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates\"><\/span><b>Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates is a great way to improve your core strength and posture. It&#8217;s specifically designed to target the deep abdominal muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-pilates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capoeira\"><\/span><b>Capoeira<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It&#8217;s a great way to improve your coordination and balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7673407\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parkour\"><\/span><b>Parkour<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkour is a French discipline that involves moving your body through an environment in the most efficient way possible. It&#8217;s a great way to improve your agility, strength, and speed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35089536\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wushu\"><\/span><b>Wushu<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wushu is a Chinese martial art that encompasses a wide range of movements. It&#8217;s a great way to improve your flexibility, coordination, and balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6028220\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/front-delts-workout\/\">Front Delts Workout: An Expert Guide On Anterior Deltoid Training<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43751 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Frame-207486-1024x576.png\" alt=\"movement training\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Frame-207486.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Frame-207486-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Frame-207486.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Frame-207486-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Frame-207486.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisthenics\"><\/span><b>Calisthenics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calisthenics is a form of exercise that uses your body weight as resistance. It&#8217;s a great way to improve your strength and endurance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29466268\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gymnastics\"><\/span><b>Gymnastics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gymnastics is a great way to improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/marathon-training-plan-16-weeks\/\">flexibility<\/a>, coordination, and balance. It&#8217;s also a great workout for your entire body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8081832\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_A_Movement_Training_Flow\"><\/span><b>Create A Movement Training Flow<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the activities listed above, there are moves you can put together to create a flow. A flow is a continuous sequence of movements that string together various techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foot-Hand_Crawl\"><\/span><b>Foot-Hand Crawl<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foot-hand crawl is a great way to improve your coordination and balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a push-up position with your feet and hands shoulder-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your back straight, begin crawling forward by alternating your feet and hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you get better at the move, try crawling backward or sideways. You can also try crawling with just your hands or just your feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handstand\"><\/span><b>Handstand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The handstand is a great way to improve your upper-body strength and coordination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by kicking up into a handstand against a wall. Make sure your hands are shoulder-width apart and that your feet are together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the position for as long as you can. As you get better at the move, try holding the handstand away from the wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"movement training\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridge\"><\/span><b>Bridge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bridge is a great way to improve your core strength and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/trail-running-training-plan\/\">flexibility<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your hips off the ground until your thighs and torso are in line with each other. Hold the position for a few seconds and then lower your hips back to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you get better at the move, try holding the bridge for longer periods. You can also try raising one leg off the ground while in the bridge position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plank\"><\/span><b>Plank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plank is a great way to improve your core strength and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by lying on your stomach with your elbows and forearms flat on the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your body off the ground, keeping your back straight. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to your feet. Hold the position for as long as you can.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43407 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19-1024x576.png\" alt=\"movement training\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cartwheel\"><\/span><b>Cartwheel<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cartwheel is a great way to improve your coordination and balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend at the waist and place your hands on the ground. Kick one leg up into the air and then follow with the other leg. As you kick your legs up, push off with your hands to help propel your body into the air.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you get better at the move, try cartwheeling without touching your hands to the ground. You can also try variations of the cartwheel such as the one-handed cartwheel or the no-handed cartwheel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Split\"><\/span><b>Split<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The split is a great way to improve your flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower your body into a split, keeping your legs as straight as possible. Hold the position for a few seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962-1024x576.png\" alt=\"movement training\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Success_In_Movement_Training\"><\/span><b>Tips For Success In Movement Training<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a new movement training routine can be daunting, so here are a few tips to help you get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Work_With_The_Basics\"><\/span><b>1. Work With The Basics\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best movement training program is centered on the basic human movements: squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, etc. So, thinking of how each exercise you do can help you improve your performance in one of these basic movements is a great way to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Vary_Your_Training\"><\/span><b>2. Vary Your Training\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t do the same thing all the time! Mix up your training by adding in new exercises, trying different tempos, and varying the amount of resistance you use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful not to overwhelm yourself by adding too much too soon, though. It&#8217;s important to find a balance that challenges you without leading to burnout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Focus_On_Quality\"><\/span><b>3. Focus On Quality\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s better to do a few quality reps than to try and do too many and end up sacrificing form. Remember, the goal is to train your body to move well, so focus on quality over quantity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Listen_To_Your_Body\"><\/span><b>4. Listen To Your Body\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement training should never hurt. If you&#8217;re feeling pain, either back off the intensity of the exercise or stop altogether and consult a healthcare professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Have_Fun\"><\/span><b>5. Have Fun!\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best movement training programs are ones that you enjoy and can stick with long-term. So find an exercise routine that you look forward to and have fun with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement training is a great way to improve your overall fitness and well-being. It can help you become stronger, more flexible, and more coordinated. Plus, it&#8217;s a fun way to get moving! So, get out there and start training! However, remember that upon the occurrence of discomfort, it is best to take a pause or put a stop to your movements altogether and consult your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Movement_Training\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re moving less and less these days. We sit in cars and trains, at our desks, and on our couches. Even when we do exercise, we often stick to the same routines week after week, month after month. 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