It's no secret our bodies become less mobile as we age. This can increase your risk of injury and cause more aches and pains in daily life.
One of the best and simplest ways to support your body as you get older is by incorporating mobility and strength exercises into your weekly routine.
Trainers Milad and Ryan from Tailored Fit PT recently shared an Instagram Reel with four exercises they say you should perform twice a week to help keep your body injury-resistant.
It's suitable for people of all ages and targets muscles and joints across the entire body, including the hips, shoulders, legs and back.
How to do this anti-ageing mobility routine
There are four exercises in this routine: step downs, dumbbell shoulder rotations, split squats and a couch stretch. You'll need a pair of light dumbbells and a step to do it, although any raised surface like the bottom step of a staircase will work. Hit play on the video above to see the moves along with the recommended repetitions.
The anti-aging benefits of mobility work and strength training
While we can’t stop the aging process, committing to strength and mobility exercises can help you stay functional and independent. Your body loses muscle mass and flexibility as you age, but adding resistance training and mobility work into your routine can counteract this.
These exercises specifically target areas of the body prone to injury and discomfort, such as the shoulders and knee joints, using moves that strengthen, lengthen and support the muscles and joints.
By regularly practicing these moves, you’ll notice improvements in how your body feels and moves. If you want more routines like this one, try our favorite exercises for longevity, or have a go at these hip-strengthening exercises.
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