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Building strength and range of motion in your body will keep your muscles, joints and ligaments prepared for walks, walking workouts, or other forms of sports and exercises you enjoy. While building strong bones and muscles is your greatest anti-aging tool, mobility is also the hidden secret to longevity; combining both is the weapon you need.When considering stretching versus mobility for your body, you'll need to decide what it is you want to gain. While stretching may offer you benefits in flexibility, mobility routines will help you increase balance, strength, control and range.So, walkers, before you next tie up a pair of the best running shoes or walking boots, take 10 minutes out of your day and give this short, bespoke mobility routine a try, suitable for all levels.Watch: 10-minute mobility routine you can do from homeIdeally, mobility routines will combine some level of strength work with active and dynamic exercises targeted at areas like your shoulders, spine, hips, knees and ankles. You can perform all the moves on the floor if you don't want to use the chair, and you can opt to stick with your bodyweight or add ankle weights, dumbbells, or both.In the Instagram post above, I use one of the best yoga mats for protecting my joints, especially during kneeling exercises. Remember, people come into exercise at all levels, so you could adjust the reps, sets, or weights to your ability, or even skip out moves that don't feel good for your body.I recommend starting with 6-8 reps per move on both sides of your body, trying a mix or all of the moves for a quick full-body reset.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, especially if you find it difficult to get down on the floor.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.What are the benefits?
