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How To Use Mobility Training To Feel Young as You Age
Make your golden years active and healthy with this simple tool!
While increasing health risks due to aging is often a reality, it should never be an excuse to throw in the towel. Yes, some setbacks are inevitable, but there are several things you can do to proactively avoid hitting those infamous speedbumps. This goes for virtually any sport or physical activity.
As we age, a common tendency is to believe the myth that you’re fragile and that any pain or stimulus is life-threatening. Once we feel this discomfort increase, we often make the mistake of lying low and not taking any risks to stop further complications. I know of many clients who have halted their running and other activities because of stiffness, but this is the last thing you want to do. This sedentary habit only compounds soreness as you prevent your tissues from moving naturally.
While you may not be aware, we all possess a powerful tool for maintaining activity for years to come: mobility exercise. The simple act of getting out of your chair and performing light stretches consistently can be a huge difference-maker in your quality of life in the golden years. Without further ado, it’s time to zoom in on five brilliant ways to move more throughout your day to fight back on stiffness and get…