A common assumption about ageing is that we automatically lose the ability to do the simplest everyday tasks – such as bending to pick up the washing. But what if this didn’t have to be the case?
Maintaining good mobility means we can keep moving in all the ways we’re accustomed to as we age, while also lowering our risk of debilitating injury. And, just like running to support cardio health or lifting weights to increase muscle, there are specific ways to train for improved mobility.
‘A lot of people get confused between what). ‘Flexibility is the ability to take your body into desired positions. Exercises may involve holding a stretch or completing dynamic movements that can be passive or active.’
