Flexibility and Mobility: The Secret to Staying Active for Life
As we age, maintaining flexibility and mobility becomes an important consideration. While fitness and muscle strength are very important, flexibility and mobility play an important role in keeping you doing the things you love. Incorporating flexibility and mobility exercises into your routine help you to maintain function as you get older (Treacy et al., 2022).
Treacy, D., Hassett, L., Schurr, K., Fairhall, N. J., Cameron, I. D., & Sherrington, C. (2022). Mobility training for increasing mobility and functioning in older people with frailty. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 6(6), CD010494. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010494.pub2
What Are Flexibility and Mobility?
Flexibility refers to the passive range of motion in your muscles and tendons around a joint, while mobility refers to a person’s ability to move freely and easily through that range of motion. Compare these concepts to the oil in your car engine: the oil keeps the engine running smoothly and minimises resistance.
Flexibility and mobility exercises help ensure that you can continue to move without significant restriction, promoting longevity and independent living. It may not easily come to mind, but all our daily activities require some level of flexibility and mobility. Some great examples include picking an object off the floor, reaching behind you to grab something and lifting your knees to step over a large obstacle.
How We Help You Improve Flexibility and Mobility
At Longevity Exercise Physiology, we understand that flexibility and mobility are vital components of an active and healthy life. During your first visit, we assess any limitations in your range of motion and hand-pick the flexibility and mobility exercises that you need to stay healthy. We seamlessly incorporate these exercises into your exercise routine to make it easy for you to continue moving at your best!
Our goal is to help you move better, feel better, and reduce the risk of injury. Whether you’re looking to improve joint health, relieve muscle tightness, or simply enjoy better movement quality and longevity, we’ll design a personalised plan that works for you and your goals. If you are ever unsure about how to perform an exercise, simply pick the phone and directly call your Longevity Exercise Physiologist to get your questions answered.
Ready to take the first step toward improved flexibility and mobility? Call Longevity Exercise Physiology Ascot Vale, Burwood, Casey, Castle Hill, Coburg, Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Five Dock, Gladesville, Gungahlin, Kingsgrove, Liverpool, Macarthur Campbelltown, Macarthur Tindall, Marrickville, Neutral Bay, Penrith, Pymble, Pyrmont, Randwick, Rhodes, Rosebery today on 1300 964 002 to book your personalised session or a 15-minute free phone consultation. Wherever you are, we’re here to help you maintain the freedom of movement and enjoy a more active life at every age!
Written by Omar Barbar
