Improving your mobilityis essential to maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
Mobility is your ability to move freely and easily.
It involves far more than flexibility, encompassing other factors likejoint health, muscular strength, and coordination.
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Incorporating these trainer-approved movements into your routine can improve your overall mobility and elevate your quality of life.
“Lower your left knee to the floor, pressing your hips forward.
Reverse the movement to return to the starting position, then repeat on the other side.”
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Perform one to two sets of five to eight reps per side.
“Stand upright with your feet together,” Masi instructs.
“Step forward with your right foot into a deep lunge position.
Interlace your fingers and raise your arms overhead, reaching upward as far as possible.
Lean forward slightly to feel the stretch in your left hip flexor.
Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
Place your hands on the ground in front of you for support if needed.
Continue alternating sides, moving slowly and focusing on mobilizing your hips.”
Optionally, from this position, lightly push either hand into the ground to add overpressure into the stretch.
Hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
Repeat on the other side, reaching your left arm under your body to the right."
Aim for one or two sets of six to eight reps per side.
Windshield Wipers
Boost your lower body mobility with this lying-down exercise.
“Allow your legs to fall to the right, keeping your shoulders on the ground.
Use your right hand to gently press your left knee toward the ground for an added stretch.
Perform two to three sets of six to eight reps per side.
Shoulder Pass-throughs
Improve your shoulder mobility and flexibility with this straightforward exercise.
“Slowly narrow your grip between reps to deepen the stretch if needed.
Hold for five seconds, then bring the stick back over your head and to the front.”
Repeat this movement slowly and smoothly for eight to 10 reps, aiming for one or two sets.
