As we get older, strength gets harder to maintain through the norm of lifting heavier or pushing harder. There’s a certain breaking point that your body will hit, but there’s an easier method about moving well, keeping your joints healthy, and letting your body stay resilient. No, I’m not saying you don’t have to stop lifting but mix in a little more to it. Mobility and stability aren’t just fancy words, they’re your body’s ticket to moving freely and staying powerful day to day.
Now think of your body like a car. You can slam the gas and hit top speeds, but if you ignore alignment, tires, and all the upkeep, eventually it’s going to break down. Mobility is your range of motion that makes sure your hips, shoulders, and ankles move the way they’re meant to. Stability is your support system that the muscles holding everything together helps protect your joints and lets you move without pain. Your joints have a fluid in them that lubricates through movement. Neglect one of these variables and the other starts to suffer. Train both and you get a body that can handle life’s demands, whatever you do. From lifting groceries to playing with your kids or grandkids, to sport performance. A simple daily hip opener (like 90-90s) and a shoulder stability drill (like band pull-aparts) take only a few minutes but make a huge difference over time.
Simplify it: you don’t need hours upon hours in the gym to achieve this. Even 10–15 minutes a day of intentional movement pays off over time. It’s not flashy, might even be a little boring at times, but it works. There’s no quick wins to movement longevity; it’s about showing up for yourself consistently, keeping your body strong, capable, and ready for whatever life throws at you. Now that’s true self care!
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Written by:
Dan Aquino
BS, ASFA-CPT
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Voorhees Flyers Training center.
The Hollydell ice arena, in the main building.
