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The best exercises for strength and mobility aren't ones that look fancy on social media; the ones I love are simple, repeatable and scaleable, which means they're effective and can be performed at any age.These five combo moves only require one of the best yoga mats, and, if you want to add one, a dumbbell.I train clients of all ages, and I'm seeing a real uplift in people over 50 taking far more notice of mobility training, longevity practices and anti-aging routines. It's about steering away from what might take off on TikTok and focusing on functional fitness instead.While stretching can give you some flexibility benefits and feel good short-term, I strongly recommend looking at your mobility as you get older, using a range of movement and strengthening exercises, as this will help keep your joints and muscles robust to withstand muscle atrophy, bone density loss, or injury.I'm sharing my go-to exercises below, plus some benefits you can expect.If you experience pain at any time, stop and rest. If you're working with an injury or health condition, I recommend seeking advice before starting these exercises.Watch: 10-minute mobility routineThe routine: Perform each exercise for 60 seconds, take a brief rest, then repeat for a second round.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.What are the benefits?
