Mobility: The Ultimate Look Good / Feel Good Hack

No matter where you move with us — whether in-studio, on-demand, or in our live virtual studio — you will find our three pillars in every workout: strength, mobility, and stability. Today, let’s focus on one of my favorites: Mobility.

Within five minutes of my first Pvolve class, I remember thinking, “What are all these new angles and movement patterns we are doing?”. Now that I am five and a half years into this game-changing method, I love watching clients step into their first Pvolve workout with that same curiosity. Each Pvolve workout begins with a series of dynamic stretches and mobility-based movements to prime the mind and body for the workout ahead. 

So, what is mobility?

Mobility refers to the ability of your joints to move freely through a range of motion without restriction. Mobility is also dependent on other components, such as muscle strength, joint health, body awareness, balance, and coordination—all things we work on here at Pvolve. Considering the broader perspective, mobility has a significant impact on our overall quality of life and longevity. From the moment we wake up, we need mobility to help us complete daily tasks, such as getting out of bed and putting on pants. As we age, maintaining good mobility has a significant impact on our life expectancy, helps us stay independent, prevents injuries, and enables us to continue doing the activities we love. 

How do we work on mobility at Pvolve?

The Pvolve Method focuses on moving your body functionally and with proper body mechanics through all three planes of motion. Think front to front, side to side, and rotationally.

By training through all three planes of motion, you will activate your muscles across the entire joint range, which will not only enhance your joint flexibility and mobility but also build your strength and stability in tandem. We approach this with a focus on form to help align your body correctly, develop your body awareness, and work more intentionally while using our resistance equipment and heavier weights. 

What are some tips for improving mobility?

1. Engage in strength training, such as our Progressive Weight Training formats, to help strengthen the muscles and ligaments that support your joints. Furthermore, when you combine strength training that prioritizes moving with fuller ranges of motion like we do at pvolve, your mobility can improve as well as your coordination and muscle activation.

2. Consistency is key. No matter what pvolve workout you choose, mobility will always be part of the equation. With that, aim for three or four workouts of your choice a week.

3. Prioritize your recovery. Utilize tools like our massage balls, foam roller, and guided stretches or meditations to help relieve tension from the body, to be able to move with more ease.

4. Check out some of my favorite workouts to help improve your mobility below: 

    

   1. Standing Upper Body Sculpt & Mobility with Dani Coleman
      
   2. Full Body Progressive Weight Training with Maeve
      
   3. Lower Body Release with Cel (Massage Balls)