We’ve added new mobility and stretching exercises to help you move better, feel better, and get more from every workout.
Training is key, but if you’re truly looking to level up and start hitting some more PBs, prioritize recovery and unlock the untapped potential within yourself.
Recovery is just as important as training when it comes to maximizing performance. Stretching and mobility play a key role in muscle repair and long-term fitness success.
Let’s get into all the new exercises you can add to your recovery and mobility routine!
Mobility and stretching exercises
Stretching and mobility exercises can help reduce muscle tightness, promote joint health, improve posture, and help you to simply feel good when you move – both during exercise and everyday life.
Check out these exercises to improve your mobility and stretching.
| Mobility and stretching exercises | |
|---|---|
| Neck Rolls | Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch |
| Diagonal Leg & Arm Raises | Straddle Pancake Good Mornings |
| T-Spine Rotations | Side-to-Side Straddle Reaches |
| Thread the Needles | Good Mornings |
| Floor Angels | Prone Hip Circles |
| Ankle Circles | Elevated Weighted Toes Reach |
| Wrist Circles | Good Morning Stretch |
| Prone T-Raises | Bodyweight Bent Over Cuban Press |
| Prone Y-Raises | Figure 4 Windshield Wipers |
| Prone W-Raises | Half Kneeling Adductor Rock |
Yoga-inspired exercises
Yoga brings the yin to your training yang, helping you feel more balanced overall. It’s not only a great way to connect with your body while getting a nice stretch-sesh in, but also an excellent way to practice calming breathing techniques.
With a Freeletics Coach subscription, you now have the opportunity to include your favorite yoga poses and create your own personalized routine right in the app.
Explore the new yoga-inspired exercises you can add to your practice below!
| Yoga-inspired exercises | |
|---|---|
| Chair Pose | Tree Pose |
| Extended Side Angle Pose | Triangle Pose |
| Forward Fold | Warrior 1 |
| Half Moon Pose | Warrior 2 |
| Happy Baby Pose | Warrior 3 |
| Seated Forward Bend |
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Let’s recap
Stretching and mobility exercises are a great way to move your body on active recovery days and simply improve your overall health. They help increase blood flow to your muscles, easing stiffness or soreness after a tough Coach day workout.
Don’t put off recovery another day. Maximize recovery, maximize your performance. Plus, there’s no denying that a good stretch just feels good, so you’ve got nothing to lose! And we’re always all about those gains.