Discover why people skip essential movements in their fitness routine and its impact on overall health. Learn the importance of balanced exercises and their contribution to strength, stability, and well-being.
If you’ve been on a health journey, you’ve probably heard about people skipping crucial
parts of their fitness or wellness routines—like the infamous “skipping leg day” at the
gym.
But have you ever wondered why people might avoid essential movements, like leg
workouts, which are fundamental to overall health and wellness? More importantly, what happens when these movements are not skipped? Let’s dive in!
Why People Skip Essential Movements
Not everyone who jokes about skipping leg day avoids it—but some people do
skip important components of their fitness and health routines.
Here are two main reasons why people might avoid these critical exercises:
- Essential movements can be challenging.
- Society often prioritizes what is seen on the outside—like biceps and abs—instead of focusing on balanced, functional health.
Are these movements harder? Sometimes, yes. That’s because many essential exercises require using multiple muscles and moving the body, which can be more demanding.
For example, compare a simple arm curl to a full squat: the former isolates just a few muscles, while the latter engages the whole body.
Isolation exercises, like bicep curls, are great for targeted muscle development. But compound exercises, like squats, are foundational—they use many muscles, burn more energy, and promote greater overall strength and stability.
What Happens When You Skip Essential Movements?
In chiropractic care and wellness, Life by Design—Move by Design, Eat by Design, Think by Design, and Chiropractic Care—forms a comprehensive blueprint for optimal health. Neglecting any of these areas can lead to imbalances that affect your body’s overall function.
For instance, if you spend most of your effort on isolated, upper-body exercises or a narrow focus on diet, you might overlook the benefits of full-body movement and holistic care. This can result in imbalances that don’t support your functional fitness goals, pain-free living, or overall health.
Skipping essential movements, especially those that engage the large muscle groups of the legs can lead to:
- Imbalances in strength and function: This can affect athletic performance, increase the risk of injury, and make everyday activities more difficult.
- Reduced calorie burn and slower weight loss: The large muscles of the legs consume a lot of energy, so working them supports fat loss and boosts metabolism.
- Greater risk of pain and injury: Imbalances, especially in older individuals, can lead to joint pain and decreased mobility.
How Chiropractic Care and Life by Design Help You Stay Balanced
- At our chiropractic office, we don’t just focus on quick fixes. We aim to provide long-term strategies for living life by design, which includes tailored movement programs, nutritional guidance, mindset coaching, and regular chiropractic care.
- Training all parts of your body—legs included—is essential to maintaining a balanced, functional, and pain-free life. We’ll work with you to create a personalized plan that addresses your unique needs, whether your goals include weight loss, improved athletic performance, or simply better overall health.
We Can Help You Achieve Your Health Goals
Now you know why it’s important not to skip those essential movements contributing to your overall well-being. Our recommendation? Embrace a balanced approach to health and wellness, incorporating Move by Design principles regularly.
How often should you focus on these essential movements? A good starting point is twice a week, but we’ll tailor that plan to suit your needs.
Whether it’s incorporating specific exercises, chiropractic adjustments, nutritional tweaks, or mindset shifts, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Book a complimentary consultation with us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your health and wellness goals! https://beverlychiropractic.com/get-help
Dr. Derek Gallant
Dr. Derek Gallant has committed himself to helping others live the best life possible. After graduating from Wesleyan University, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Life Chiropractic College West where he finished 2nd in his class. He is the owner of Beverly Family Chiropractic and co-founder of The Well Family Foundation. Dr. Gallant is certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) in the Webster technique, an analysis focused on assisting pregnant women in a healthy pregnancy and natural birth. He has inspired thousands of people to take control of their own health using the Life By Design method. Apart from full time practice you can find Derek at the parks and coffee shops around Beverly with his family, training hard at the gym, or at the beach surfing.
