FITNESS
The saying ‘move it or lose it’ should be the slogan for mobility. Beyond your 20s, the ability to move freely and easily through a joint’s full range of motion begins to decline - unless you do something about it. “Our muscles and tendons have less pliability after the age of 30, which means less fluidity in our movements,” says physical therapist Candace Young. But mobility is about more than rehabilitation and recovery. It’s actually tied to strength gains.
You might think mobility isn’t a new concept, and you’re right. But it’s on everyone’s minds lately. The past two years saw a significant uptick in interest, according to Google Trends. (Pros suspect all the extra sitting time resultedthe area experts are eager to help us all better understand.
