Mobility is freedom

Most people notice mobility when they start losing it.

Maybe it's bending down to tie your shoes.
Reaching overhead.
Turning your head while driving.
Or simply getting up from the floor.

We often think of mobility as something athletes work on. But if we practice it regularly, we gain a lot, too:  Freedom to move comfortably through daily life.
Freedom to participate in sports and activities you enjoy.
Freedom to keep doing the things that matter to you as you get older.

Maintenance through motion
Your joints and tissues adapt to how you use them.
If you regularly move through a variety of positions, your body tends to maintain that ability.
But if you don't regularly move through these positions, your body gradually loses access to them.
Movements become more restricted, stiffness can build up, and you're more likely to experience aches, pains, or injuries.

The good news:
Improving mobility doesn't have to be complicated.
Start with a few simple exercises and practise them regularly. As they become easier,
gradually increase your range of motion and introduce new movements.
Small improvements add up surprisingly quickly.

Just a few minutes of intentional movement each day can help maintain and improve mobility over time.

And this is your start
Try to take 5–10 minutes each day this week and move through the following exercises in the video below:

Deep squat hold

• Jefferson curls

• Worlds Greatest Stretch

• Cat-cow

• Wall slides

Move slowly and breathe normally.

“An inch of movement is better than a mile of intentions.“ 

- Ben Medder

Stay mobile,

Matthias.