LOADING ERROR LOADINGGreater flexibility has been linked to improved longevity, so it’s certainly worth prioritising – especially as you age. AdvertisementThe ability to do this depends on a combination of hamstring length, calf flexibility, spinal mobility, hip joint movement and even neural tension, she explains. How to improve flexibility as you ageMost experts agree that the key to being flexible is to keep moving. Pigeon pose can also help improve hip external rotation and posterior pelvic tilt, she noted. Her favourite exercises for improved flexibility include: hip hinge drills, to improve hip mobility and teach proper forward-fold mechanics; hamstring stretches with a strap; and calf stretches (using a wall or step).

Source: Huffington Post February 19, 2026 08:14 UTC