Flexibility and Aging: Top Mobility Exercises to Stay Agile Over 50

4. Seated Hip Flexor Stretch

  • How: Sit on edge, slide one foot back into a half‑kneeling position—tuck pelvis under to feel front‑hip stretch.
  • Hold: 20–30 seconds per side
  • Benefit: Counteracts hours of sitting and supports walking gait.

5. Standing Hamstring Lean

  • How: Place heel on a low stool or step, keep spine long and hinge forward from hips.
  • Hold: 20 seconds per side
  • Benefit: Maintains stride length and knee comfort.

6. Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch

  • How: Stand facing a wall, toes a few inches from wall, bend knee to touch wall without raising heel.
  • Reps: 10 per side
  • Benefit: Enhances balance and reduces tripping risk.

7. Seated Figure‑4 Glute Stretch

  • How: Sit, cross right ankle over left knee, lean forward to feel stretch in right glute.
  • Hold: 20 seconds per side
  • Benefit: Relieves lower‑back tension and supports hip health.

8. Wall‑Supported Calf Stretch

  • How: Stand facing wall, step one leg back and press heel down, keeping back leg straight.
  • Hold: 20–30 seconds per side
  • Benefit: Prevents Achilles tightness and improves walking comfort.

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