Limber: characterized by ease in bending the body; supple; pliable
Being limber is more than just being a human Gumby. It’s a blend of flexibility, mobility, and balance.
But many people will think limber = stretching. Not quite. Turns out it takes more than just stretching to have pliable muscles that can be repeatedly stretched, actively or passively, without injury. You want to move around freely without your body yelling back.
How do you know if you’re inflexible and what exactly is flexibility and mobility? Start with our Performance Standards Test to find out where you’re at.
Ways to get up and get limber
- The power behind standing up straight
- How tight muscles can age you and what to do about it
- Working out at Work…really?
- Combat all your sitting with this hip mobility drill (no stretching required)
Balance is one of your best weapons
- How to Get Younger One Leg at A Time It’s anti-aging for your brain
- Mind Altering Drills – Developing a Limber Body Creates a Limber Mind
And you’ll see a lot people do this before they run, exercise, or if just something feels tight. But….Should you stretch?
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I'm the creator of Fusion. My core health philosophy is simple: life is movement. When you can’t move freely or in a way you need or want to, suddenly your life seems a lot smaller. So, I promote movement through...