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The Weekly Mobility Checklist

Six minutes a day. A simple flow that keeps your joints easy and your movement confident — and a 7-day plan so it actually happens.

Prime Life Labs — Harland Reed
Weekly Mobility · Over 50s

Welcome. I'm Harland. Mobility isn't stretching until you wince — it's keeping the joints you've got moving through their full range, a little every day. This is a calm 6-move flow you can do in socks by the kettle. Six minutes. Tick it off, and your body will thank you by Thursday.

1 · Neck & shoulders

Slow side-to-side nods and gentle chin tucks, then easy arm circles. 5 each way. Keep it small — no cranking.

2 · Upper back (thoracic)

Seated twist, then cat–cow on hands and knees. 8 slow reps. Breathe out as you round.

3 · Hips

Hip circles, then sit-to-stand without using your hands if you can. 8 each. The hinge is the prize.

4 · Hamstrings & calves

Standing toe reach (soft knees), then calf raises. 8 each. Feel the stretch, don't chase it.

5 · Ankles

Ankle circles, then heel-to-toe balance for 20–30 seconds per foot. Near a wall at first.

6 · Breathing finish

Stand tall, slow nose breaths — in for 4, out for 6. 5 breaths. Lets the nervous system settle.

DayMobility focusPlus a walkDone
MonFull flow — all 6 moves15-min easy walk
TueFlow, emphasise neck & shouldersBalance drill while you wait for the kettle
WedFull flow — all 6 moves20-min walk
ThuFlow, emphasise hips & ankles10-min walk + 2-min balance
FriFull flow — all 6 moves (good warm-up before any training)25-min walk
SatFull flow, slower & deeperLonger walk, 45–60 min
SunGentle flow only — no intensityRest or a short stroll

A few honest notes

  • Do the flow before strength work as a warm-up — it primes the joints, it doesn't tire them.
  • Move to a mild, comfortable stretch. Never push into pain or pinching.
  • Consistency beats intensity. Six calm minutes most days does more than one heroic session.
  • If a joint is hot, swollen or acutely painful, skip that move and check with your GP.

Educational purposes only. Not medical advice. If you have a joint condition, recent injury or unexplained pain, speak to your GP or a physiotherapist before starting. These are general mobility suggestions, not a diagnosis or treatment plan.

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Educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a physician before starting any new programme.

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