Mobility Drills

Mobility drills are impressive ways to help your body move better, stay flexible, and avoid injuries. Whether you’re an athlete, enjoy working out, or just want to feel more comfortable in your everyday activities, adding these exercises to your routine can really make a difference.

Mobility just refers to how freely and easily your joints and muscles can move. If your mobility is poor, simple activities such as bending down, reaching for something, or even walking may be difficult. Poor mobility can cause problems such as muscle stiffness, pain, and reduced performance in sports or exercise.

Mobility drills are exercises that target enhancing your flexibility and the stability of your joints. Unlike traditional stretches where you freeze at a position, mobility drills entail moving your body in controlled movements to engage your muscles and keep your joints lubricated. Some useful ones are hip circles to loosen tight hips, twisting your upper half to increase movement in your back, rocking your ankles to build flexibility, and the World's Greatest Stretch, which engages your entire body. Shoulder dislocates are also an excellent exercise to maintain your shoulders flexible and strong.

You don't have to spend a lot of time doing mobility drills—only 5 to 10 minutes prior to working out can warm up your body and reduce the risk of injury. You can even do some basic mobility exercises in the morning to wake up your body such as Cat-Cow Stretch for 30 sec; on all fours, arch your back (Cow), then round it (Cat) it enhances spinal mobility and you feel good during the day.

Incorporating mobility drills into your routine can improve your movement, how you feel, and your performance. Whether you desire to lift heavier, run quicker, or simply remain pain-free, making your mobility a priority is the answer. The more consistently you perform these drills, the greater the range of motion and control you'll have of your body.