EVERYONE WANTS TO feel good as they go about their life. Whether you’re an athlete with a rigid training plan or just a regular guy who wants to feel good hauling groceries and playing on the floor with your kids, pain-free, healthy movement will make everything easier.
But physical activity doesn’t always feel great, especially for people who spend the majority of their day sitting down or otherwise inactive. Instead of jumping right into your weight training or running routines, you’ll likely benefit from some focused mobility work to unlock better movement.
That’s why Bespoke Physical Therapy experts Dan Giordano PT, DPT, C.S.C.S. and Winnie Yu, PT, DPT, C.S.C.S. designed the new Men’s Health/Women’s Health 15-Minute Mobility program, available now for MH MVP Premium members. The quick sessions led by these physical therapists will unlock your body to perform better, both in the gym and in real life.
“We’ve seen first-hand the way just a few minutes of mobility work can change the trajectory of someone’s life,” Yu says.
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There are more reasons to add a dedicated mobility program than just checking another box in your fitness regimen. Here, Yu and Giordano break down three key benefits their program brings to your overall wellness.
Why You Need a Mobility Practice
You’ll Reduce Injury Risk
Adding dedicated mobility work can drastically minimize your risk of injury, according to Yu. You’ll also alleviate pain, specifically in your back, hips and knees.
You’ll Boost Your Gains
The 15-Minute Mobility program workouts all target a specific muscle group. That’s for more than just organizational purposes—the focused attention will help to increase your range of motion. Once you’re able to move more freely and apply that to your workouts, you’ll experience more gains.
You Only Need 15 Minutes
We’ve established that mobility is important, but you don’t need to spend all of your valuable time on these types of exercises at the expense of your strength training practice. Take 15 minutes of focused attention, then move on with your workout.
Start by checking out these examples from the plan to start: the 90-90 stretch and how to use a foam roller for mobility.
Want more stretches and mobility training so you can move and perform better for your workouts and everyday life? Check out the full MH 15-Minute Mobility program, available for MH MVP Premium members.
