How to improve your flexibility – the body’s secret weapon for staying healthy and active

By Athalie Redwood-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Performance Analysis of Sport, Nottingham Trent University
Jen Wilson, Senior Exercise and Health Practitioner, Nottingham Trent University

Flexibility might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about health and fitness, but it’s one of the most important aspects of maintaining your body’s overall wellbeing.

Simply put, flexibility is all about how easily your muscles and joints can stretch and move. Even simple, everyday movements such as reaching up to grab something from a high shelf or bending down to tie your shoes require a certain level of flexibility.

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