The Power of Recovery - Movement & Mobility

“Mobility is not stretching, it's moving your joints through their full range of motion. You need to move little and often; starting small is the key to unlocking your potential.”
I sat down with Hat Hewitt, owner of Map Online and CrossFit Watford. As an ex-pro rugby player, now CrossFit Coach, Sports Therapist, and competitive athlete, Hat brings a unique perspective to movement and mobility. Her approach is for everyone and focusses on how moving well is the foundation of health.
In our interview we cover:
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What is mobility
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What can affect our mobility
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How we can improve our mobility
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How mobility can impact our training & risk of injury
Our key takeaways:
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Lifestyle dictates our mobility. Being sedentary is damaging to our bodies - we need to move little and often to lubricate the systems that help us move.
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If we neglect mobility we’ll limit our training progress and run the risk of injury. It will also have longer-term damaging impacts to our lifestyle.
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Start small and realistic - move the joints you need for daily life and make sure you’re moving through the full range of motion.
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You need to be moving 5 minutes for every 30 minutes you spend sitting down.
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Hydration is key to support our mobility. It helps lubricate the soft tissue so we can move well.
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Don't forget to ask yourself how you feel when you’re training - be aware of your body, notice pain and understand what impacts it.