Aging means sticking with healthy habits that ensure your body stays active, strong, flexible, and mobile. That's because growing older brings on many changes to your body, such as wrinkles, age spots, and gray hair. In addition to physical appearance, research shows that your body loses muscle mass and bone density, and joint stiffness can increase. This is something to be mindful of regularly. To help you optimize your daily routine, we spoke with Ronny Garcia, CPT, Blink Fitness, who shares seven daily habits that destroy your flexibility as you age.
"Flexible muscles and joints are less prone to strains, sprains, and other injuries," Garcia tells us. That's why actively trying to stay flexible is key. "Good flexibility supports proper alignment of your body and enhances your range of motion," Garcia adds. "Both allow you to move more freely and perform daily activities easily."
Keep reading to learn all about the seven daily habits that destroy your flexibility as you age. And when you're finished, don't miss 6 Best Pilates Exercises to Improve Your Balance & Coordination.