Having a good degree of mobility is essential for our overall health and wellbeing, yet many of us neglect to include mobility workouts in our daily routine. Did you know that incorporating mobility training into your daily routine can help to improve flexibility and range of motion, reduce pain and discomfort, and reduce the risk of injury? In this article, we will discuss the effects of poor mobility, the benefits of mobility workouts, and how to incorporate mobility training into your everyday routine so that you're fully clued up on how to properly look after your body's ability to move freely.

Poor mobility can lead to an array of negative effects on the body and so it’s incredibly important to take the time and make your mobility a priority. When the body is not moving properly, it can lead to pain and discomfort, especially in the common problem areas of the hips, knees, and shoulders. This poor mobility can not only be uncomfortable, but it can also lead to chronic conditions such as bad back pain. Regular habits that increase your chance of poor mobility include sitting for long periods of time, lack of physical activity, and carrying excess weight.

Mobility workouts are an excellent way to improve the body's flexibility, range of motion, and posture. They can also help to reduce the risk of injury and alleviate stress and tension in the body, which, as a result, can lead to less pain and discomfort.

3 examples of mobility exercises that can be done daily include:

-Foam rolling: This accessory helps to release tension in the muscles and improve flexibility.

-Hip flexor thrust: This exercise helps to improve flexibility and range of motion in the hips, knees, and ankles.

-Kneeling lat stretch: This exercise targets the shoulders, spine, chest, and arms, and helps to improve the range of motion in each.

Incorporating mobility workouts into your daily routine is easy. One of the first things you can do is set aside a certain time of day to do your mobility workouts, such as first thing in the morning or last thing at night. You can also do your mobility training throughout the day, for example, taking a break from sitting at your desk to do a few exercises, or getting to the gym 20 minutes earlier to work on your mobility before your training. It’s important to stay consistent with the time of the day that you do your mobility exercises as this will help you to stay accountable. 

When doing mobility workouts, focus on exercises that target the areas of your body that are tight or restricted, and be mindful of proper form and to never push yourself beyond your limits.

Doing regular mobility training is essential for your overall health and wellbeing, and so to neglect this area of your training, would be a mistake. By adding in time to work on your mobility into your daily routine, you can ensure that you improve your flexibility and range of motion, reduce pain and discomfort, and reduce your risk of injury.

By setting aside a certain time of day to do your mobility workouts and focusing on exercises that target tight or restricted areas of the body, you can ensure that your body stays healthy and mobile. So, next time you're thinking about skipping your mobility training, remember the importance of good mobility and make it a priority in your everyday routine.

If you haven’t yet gotten started with your mobility training, the Mobility Manual offers numerous mobility protocols to help you with your given sport or your body’s problem areas. Take a look at our manuals by clicking here.