Feeling stiff? Whether you’re just waking up or prepping for a workout, mobility is the key to keeping your body strong, flexible, and injury-free. Poor mobility can lead to stiffness, discomfort, and even injury over time. This quick 5-minute routine will unlock tight muscles and get your joints moving smoothly, setting you up for better movement throughout the day.
The Routine
Perform each move for 30 seconds, repeating twice if time allows. Breathe deeply and focus on quality movement rather than speed.
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Cat-Cow Stretch – Warms up the spine, improves posture, and increases flexibility in the back and neck.
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World’s Greatest Stretch – Opens hips, hamstrings, and thoracic spine, improving total-body mobility.
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Hip Circles – Loosens up the hip joints for better range of motion and fluid movement.
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Shoulder Rolls & Openers – Relieves upper body tension, reducing stiffness from sitting or poor posture.
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Deep Squat Hold with Reach – Strengthens ankles, knees, and hips while improving balance and flexibility.
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Scorpion Stretch – Increases spinal mobility, opens up the chest and shoulders, and stretches the hip flexors.
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Ankle Mobility Drills – Strengthens and mobilizes the ankles, crucial for better movement and injury prevention.
Commit to this daily and watch your movement improve! Adding just five minutes of mobility to your routine can enhance your workouts, reduce soreness, and keep your joints feeling young.
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