Deep Mobility and Recovery — 25 Min

25-minute advanced flexibility session focused on deep mobility and recovery. Includes 2 minutes of gentle preparation, 21 minutes of guided mobility and stretc

Duration

25 min

Difficulty

advanced

Equipment

mat, stretch strap

Muscle groups

adductors, back, chest, full body, hamstrings, hip flexors, hips, quadriceps, upper back

Exercises

1. 1. Gentle standing march

   1 sets · 2 min total reps

   March slowly in place while swinging arms to warm joints. Move gently within a pain-free range; breathe normally.

2. 2. Cat-cow mobility

   1 sets · 3 min total (both sides combined) reps

   On hands and knees alternate rounding and extending the spine slowly. Move gently within a pain-free range; breathe normally. Divide the time equally between sides where relevant; include brief transitions.

3. 3. Thoracic open book

   1 sets · 3 min total (both sides combined) reps

   Lie on one side with knees stacked, rotate the top arm and upper back open; alternate sides. Move gently within a pain-free range; breathe normally. Divide the time equally between sides where relevant; include brief transitions.

4. 4. 90/90 hip switches

   1 sets · 4 min total (both sides combined) reps

   Sit with both knees bent and rotate them side to side within a comfortable range. Move gently within a pain-free range; breathe normally. Divide the time equally between sides where relevant; include brief transitions.

5. 5. Happy baby variation

   1 sets · 4 min total (both sides combined) reps

   Lie on back and hold behind thighs, opening knees comfortably; avoid pulling the neck. Move gently within a pain-free range; breathe normally. Divide the time equally between sides where relevant; include brief transitions.

6. 6. Strap hamstring stretch

   1 sets · 4 min total (both sides combined) reps

   Loop a strap around the foot, lift leg with knee soft and avoid pulling aggressively; alternate. Move gently within a pain-free range; breathe normally. Divide the time equally between sides where relevant; include brief transitions.

7. 7. Kneeling hip flexor stretch

   1 sets · 3 min total (both sides combined) reps

   Half kneel with padding, tuck pelvis slightly and shift forward without arching; switch sides. Move gently within a pain-free range; breathe normally. Divide the time equally between sides where relevant; include brief transitions.

8. 8. Slow nasal breathing

   1 sets · 2 min total reps

   Breathe comfortably and slowly, without breath holds, allowing shoulders to relax. Move gently within a pain-free range; breathe normally.