Flexibility vs. Mobility: What's the Difference?

In this episode of the Trainwell podcast, Darian Healy and Joey Maestas discuss the differences between flexibility and mobility, emphasizing the importance of both in achieving optimal physical health. They explore various exercises and stretches to improve flexibility and mobility, share personal anecdotes, and provide practical tips for incorporating these practices into daily routines. The conversation also touches on the significance of strength training for hypermobile individuals and the role of flexibility in preventing injuries.

Takeaways:

• Flexibility is a passive range of motion, like static stretching.
• Mobility is the active control of movement through a range of motion.
• Strength and flexibility complement each other for optimal health.
• Hypermobile individuals benefit from strength training to prevent injury.
• Flexibility without mobility can lead to instability and injury.
• Mobility builds strength through a range of motion, protecting joints.
• Breathing is crucial during stretching to access full range of motion.
• Daily flexibility and mobility exercises can reduce joint pain.
• Incorporating flexibility and mobility into routines enhances athletic performance.
• Understanding personal flexibility and mobility needs is key to improvement.
  
  

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction to Flexibility and Mobility

00:03:00 Understanding Flexibility

00:05:00 Exploring Mobility

00:12:00 Strength and Flexibility

00:15:01 Hypermobility and Strength Training

00:17:01 Practical Tips and Exercises

Video links

Banded ankle floss: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-AagvT0-GHE
Big Toe Mob: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j1puQBfyW9E
Pancake good morning: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/82DsRh0rrQg
90/90: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m51AZSXMvEA
Cossack: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nFVTuC1jC_I
SL adductor rock: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nxuwq178gLA
World's greatest: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OCXMbIzYJTQ
1/2 kneeling ankle mobility: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gUltNrPPE28
Cat/cow: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2of247Kt0tU
Bretzel: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x3loXPJr100
Spinal waves: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OpAIirsGE0s
Thread needle: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gCZjeuzjLeI
Banded OH distraction: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W24BLNSdTSs
Y floor pec stretch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tatrv67rou8
Shoulder CARS: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1FIA6DVD4wM
Arm bar: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g2EhWlBX_Qw
Trap/scalene stretch: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SreRZjAq4eY

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