I assessed my mobility and failed.

[@laurieann2714]

As a former fitness instructor, I appreciate all these drills and explanations. I am 58 and was a victim of the "go for the burn" era and as a result, have multiple injuries. SO we are all guilty of overtraining and to step back and assess is the smartest thing we can do! THANKS!!!

[@JustinaErcole]

You’re so welcome!

[@LaurenAnne6]

This is reminding me of my progress in strengthening the muscles around my shoulder blades. I'm hypermobile, so as I work up to doing push-ups, I've been focusing on strengthening my shoulders, elbows, and wrists. My shoulders are SO much more stable than they used to be. I'm so proud of myself!

[@JustinaErcole]

I love that!

[@susannal1314]

After breaking an ankle rollerblading, as part of rehab we would hike trails that were really rocky. While I hated it, it also was a good way to strengthen the ankle as rocks are not flat so lots of different foot angles to work through. Looking forward to working through this program.

[@JustinaErcole]

Wow that sounds intense but great!

[@avany6552]

That was awesome thanks Justina. You're a great teacher.

[@JustinaErcole]

You're so welcome!

[@esoteriquefille]

Congrats on your certification! Thanks for this very informative video too. I live with two aging parents whom I will definitely be sharing these mobility tips with! 💕

[@JustinaErcole]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathrynschroeder932]

Happy New Year! Mobility is definitely something I know I need to work on more and have struggled to incorporate into my routine. After putting this video on this morning to watch while getting ready for the day, I decided to change up my original workout plan for today. It was going to be a lower body day, but I woke up feeling a bit stiff and unsure if doing a strength workout would be a good idea. After watching your video I decided to make it a mobility day instead! Also, thanks for linking to your Move & Mobility program, I'm signing up!

[@JustinaErcole]

Great job listening to your body!

[@75JayLady]

Adding something else to my training list! thank you for the info, so helpful as we get older!

[@JustinaErcole]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellajaymass]

This is so informative, thank you! I would love to hear a bit more detail about how our hips internally rotate when we squat, and how you're planning to re-incorporate them into your workouts.

[@JustinaErcole]

I have a follow up video coming in April!

[@rachelsalgado687]

This was such a great video. Looking forward to trying the FITT Club program for this!

[@JustinaErcole]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@eliseb8396]

One of my goals this year is actually mobility (I want that squat range of motion) !

[@JustinaErcole]

I love that goal!

[@Lifeisnow1234]

As someone that has hypermobile EDS who already has chronic joint pain at 27, mobility training is such a delicate matter with such delicate joints 😢 but strength training has definitely helped!

[@JustinaErcole]

Yes strength work is key! And remember that mobility is STRENGTH through your range of motion. So mobility training is strength work :)

[@TheSnackWrap]

That's such a good idea for a video and super informative, as always :)

[@JustinaErcole]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@vernamckinnon129]

Also, I found many of these KZbin mobility drills influencers show are done as though you are mobile and flexible. They should teach as though the person watching is not flexible or has joint issues. I am key on this due to my advanced osteoarthritis in hips and spine (I lifted weights since the 90's too along with Pilates) but it runs in family, and I am post-menopause for many years. Mobility is my curse now. But I will make it better. I will never stop working out.

[@JustinaErcole]

Love that mindset! You got this 💪🏻

[@mjl3753]

I have a grade three injury to my c2&3. This affects all the way down through my feet. So I feel you there with one injury affecting elsewhere.

[@JustinaErcole]

Ooof I’m sorry to hear that!

[@jennkeir7143]

Great video! Curious to know what your thoughts are on chiropractic treatments to help "fix" some of the commone mobility issues you mention?

[@JustinaErcole]

I think if something is out of place, going to a chiropractor is a great option. But if you’re never fixing the habits that put you “out of place”, you’re missing a huge part of training.

[@paigeresch9338]

I would love to see a fuller video about your ankle and your surgery/recovery. Specifically because I don't think you would do it as just a clickbait title and emotional story for clicks. You have a great way of incorporating more-informative discussions by using various internet stuff as a jumping off point and I think you could do the same for your ankle story. Related topics could be what percentage of adults have some kind of old injury or problem joint on their bodies (I'm guessing most) and the importance of accommodating them in the fitness industry and showcasing modifications, or the chances that someone may be too intimated to start a fitness journey because of an old injury and they fear any activity will cause more pain/steps to overcome the most common injury fears.

[@JustinaErcole]

This is a great idea, because you’re absolutely right. I don’t want to simply make a video about cancer and monetize it. That feels SO icky.

[@norielli12]

I was rear ended by someone doing 70mph while I was stopped for a pedestrian. I was in physical therapy for over a year and I failed EVERYYY SINGLE ONE of these drills.

[@JustinaErcole]

Oof! I hope you're doing better now!

[@norielli12]

@@JustinaErcole I am, thank you! 🤍

[@eowyn237]

This was is SO HELPFUL! Also, I'm really scared to try this. 😂

[@JustinaErcole]

You got this!

[@veef7139]

Great video. Looking forward to the follow up. I’ve been having knee problems I suspect are also coming from my hip or ankle. Seeing a physio soon about it. In the meantime, I’m also looking to avoid squats. Do you have any recommendations for subs if following a program (I’ve recently joined Fitt Club!)? In your case, are you avoiding split squats or just bilateral? Would appreciate any general advice, thanks!

[@JustinaErcole]

Welcome to the club! Split squats are probably fine (I’m still doing them) as long as they don’t cause you pain. For bilateral squats, do a box squat instead!

[@veef7139]

Thanks!

[@maryhamric]

Learned a lot today! Thanks!

[@JustinaErcole]

You’re so welcome!

[@hannahlane3540]

This was so interesting! Curious your thoughts, I work on my feet all day and pain related to that, would foot/ankle mobility help with this?

[@JustinaErcole]

Maybe! It really depends on the root cause of the pain, but this is a good starting point.

[@ShawnHolman77]

Thanks!

[@JustinaErcole]

Omg thank you so much!

[@monicabarnett9231]

This was so interesting!

[@JustinaErcole]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1katcab]

I interrupted you to watch you 😅 This was very educational

[@JustinaErcole]

hahaha glad you enjoyed it!

[@JustSheilz]

This is my biggest goal this year.

[@JustinaErcole]

Love that!

[@joyyboyy1]

My PT has me sit in a chair with paper under my foot for tibia twists so there's no weight on it! Just an idea

[@anaisongaro804]

Oof, as someone who has experienced severallll patella dislocations (stopped counting after 10) due to hypermobility disorder & shallow knee grooves, you testing your patella movement had me squeamish. Mine are VERY mobile. No test needed lol

[@JustinaErcole]

hahaha fair!

[@ShawnHolman77]

How much does an assessment cost?

[@JustinaErcole]

They’re $75 for a 45 min assessment with personalized homework sent out after. I have one slot left this month on the 27th and February slots will open at the end of this month :) www.somble.com/thefittclub

[@monicapavlick6836]

"I'm not filming any more FOOTage"

[@JustinaErcole]

Hahahahahahhaha

[@joyyboyy1]

My PT has me sit in a chair with paper under my foot for tibia twists so there's no weight on it! Just an idea

[@JustinaErcole]

Great idea!