Don’t let stiff joints and limited mobility hold you back. Your lifestyle is a major contributing factor to your overall health as well as your mobility, flexibility, and range of motion. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to improve your movement.

• Reduce Inflammation
  As explained above, inflammation can limit your ability to move with ease and comfort. There are many reasons your body could be inflamed, so it’s important to focus on your lifestyle as a whole.

• Stretch Before and After You Exercise
  Before you exercise or are going to be physically active, it’s important to perform dynamic stretches, such as arm circles or pulling your knees into your chest. These types of stretches help warm up your muscles and prevent strains or other injuries during exercise. Afterward, when your muscles are already warm, static stretches can safely be performed. Static stretches are done by holding a stretch for 15 seconds or longer. This type of stretching can significantly improve your flexibility and range of motion.

• Focus on Strength
  What is mobility without strength? Muscle mass naturally decreases with age, but strength training can help. Strength training will not only help you improve your overall mobility, and it has other great benefits too.

• Listen to Your Body
  This might be the most important takeaway. Pushing yourself too far, over-exercising and not allowing enough time for recovery are all great ways to guarantee an injury. If you’re new to exercise or have issues with mobility, talk to a personal trainer or physical therapist first and start slow. Jumping into activity or forcing yourself to touch your toes will only set you back.

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