Mobility & Functional Movement

Key Points:

• Mobility is the ability to move joints through full range pain-free—essential for strength and daily life.

• Functional exercises (like squats, lunges, and reaches) mimic real-life movement patterns.

• Regular stretching and mobility drills help prevent stiffness from desk work.

• Mobility before workouts improves performance, after workouts aids recovery.

• Poor mobility often leads to compensations, pain, or injury.

Actionable Challenge:

Spend 5 minutes a day on mobility drills for hips, shoulders, and spine.

Resources:

• Benefits of Daily Mobility Exercises | Certified™ | ACE
• Harvard Health: Stretching Guide
• 10-Minute Daily Mobility Routine - YouTube