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This year, the mobility challenge took over social media with many celebrities and fitness enthusiasts participating in the challenge. It is a great way to determine how flexible the body is. One of the challenge’s participants included Shilpa Shetty Kundra who is well-known for her fitness and physique.
The actor took the mobility challenge and posted it on her social media. She also explained its benefits to her followers. In the video, Shilpa can be seen working out in a gym. She first brings her hands to her shoulders in a crisscross manner and kneels on the ground. Then, she goes into a squat position and rises again.
Shilpa captioned the video, “Ready to take the #MobilityChallenge with me? 💪 Mobility is the ability of the body to move freely and easily. This fitness test helps determine how mobile your joints are. I took this #fitnesstest, so should you. If you do, remix it with me. Let’s work on a fitter and healthier version of ourselves this month.”
What is mobility?
Talking about this, Utsav Agrawal, fitness coach, FITTR said, “Mobility generally refers to the ability of joints to move through their full range of motion without pain or restriction. This includes the flexibility, strength, and control of muscles and connective tissue around the joint. Good mobility is important for performing exercises with proper form, preventing injury, and improving overall athletic performance. Poor mobility can lead to compensations and muscle imbalances, which can increase the risk of injury and limit progress in fitness goals.”
People of all ages and fitness levels can face problems with mobility, but some populations may be more at risk than others, however, Agrawal noted that older adults, sedentary individuals, athletes, individuals with injuries or disabilities, and people with poor posture are more prone to poor mobility.
Here are some ways to increase your mobility, according to the expert:
*Stretching: Incorporate regular stretching into your fitness routine to improve flexibility and joint range of motion. Dynamic stretching before exercise and static stretching after exercise can be helpful. Yoga and Pilates can also be great ways to improve mobility.
*Foam rolling: Using a foam roller can help release muscle tension and improve joint mobility. Foam rolling can also increase blood flow to muscles and improve muscle recovery.
*Mobility exercises: Incorporate specific mobility exercises into your fitness routine. These can include movements that target specific joints or muscle groups, such as hip openers or shoulder stretches.
*Strength training: Strengthening the muscles around a joint can help improve mobility by providing stability and support. Resistance training with weights, resistance bands, or bodyweight exercises can be effective.
*Practice good posture: Poor posture can contribute to joint stiffness and limited mobility. Practicing good posture throughout the day can help improve joint alignment and range of motion.
Concluding, he said, “Mobility exercises such as stretching and foam rolling are often incorporated into fitness programs to improve joint range of motion, muscle flexibility and overall movement quality.”
