Stretching might feel good, but it doesn’t help you move better in real life. You can be flexible and still feel stiff when you bend or pick something up. What you really need is mobility, the combination of flexibility, strength, and coordination that lets you move through your day with ease and confidence. It’s not just about touching your toes; it’s about being able to squat, lift, and move without pain.
Mobility works because it strengthens the muscles around your joints, helping you control your movement and reduce injury risk. Stretching one muscle at a time won’t teach your body to move as a whole. Stretching before a workout doesn’t give you the strength to control your body in those extended positions, it’s like stretching a slingshot without the power to use it.
For better movement, try dynamic warm-ups that get your muscles firing and your heart pumping. Mobility, not just flexibility, is the key to feeling strong and agile in every move. Strengthen your body to move as one, and you’ll be more flexible, more functional, and far less prone to injury.
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