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The Best Mobility Routine for Seniors or Those Recovery From Injury
As a kinesiologist, I can’t praise these 5 exercises highly enough!
Once you discover the beautiful marriage between strength and mobility work, it will become the most important priority of your health and wellness journey. Combining these two key training aspects into one allows you to save time and build functional strength that can be applied to all avenues of life. While elite athletes frequently utilize this philosophy to optimize performance and prevent injuries, I’d argue that the more vulnerable populations need it the most.
Whether you’re an older adult struggling with age-related stiffness, or you’re recovering from a nagging injury, this short mobility routine is something I would highly recommend to virtually everyone. These are exercises I’ve been teaching my clients for years, and I haven’t met one person who hasn’t responded well to them if applied at the right dose and intensity.
This program is especially helpful for those who lack confidence with movement out of fear of pain or further damage. By moving through these ranges of motion, you can reteach your nervous system to trust in your physical abilities, all while avoiding the cost and commitments that come with seeing health professionals. Not only does this boost…
