This week, our blog focuses on mobility, how and why to incorporate it into your routine, and the announcement of our brand-new track!
By Logan Kelly, July 30, 2023
Hello All,
This week, we will discuss the importance of mobility as an accessory to training. Recently, I’ve noticed it has become more of an issue for many people. Consistently complaining of tightness in their *insert any body part.* Before we can discuss the importance of mobility, I want to quickly discuss the difference between flexibility and mobility, 2 terms that are often used interchangeably.
Mo-bil-i-ty (noun)
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily
Flex-i-bil-i-ty (noun)
The quality of bending easily without breaking
As you can see mobility refers to OUR ABILITY to move versus flexibility refers to the quality of movement. With that being said mobility is important because how mobile we are determines how well we can perform various movements. Take the squat for example. Ideally, someone with a “perfect” squat has their chest up, sitting comfortably in the bottom position (hips below knees & KOT). This means that they have ideal ankle, knee, hip, and back mobility. Contrast that with someone who has limited ankle mobility. We often see the chest down, facing the ground, and having difficulty getting into the bottom position.
HOWEVER, by incorporating mobility exercises such as the KB Loaded Lunge, we are able to increase ankle mobility gradually and over time get to a point where that same individual can get into a perfect squat position. The same can be applied to other areas of the body using different methods of loading, and gently stretching the body into the desired position.
To help those with mobility limitations and those who want to prevent limitations. There is a brand new track being released September 1st, 2023 “MOBILITY,” that you can access under the workouts tab in the member app!
If you have any questions, comment below or talk to me in class!
– Coach Logan
