When did you last think about how quickly and easily you can move your body? If you participate in sports, even recreationally, you may have done so recently, as agility plays a significant role in sports performance. And if you’re older, you may have noticed your body doesn’t move as quickly as it once did.
Either way, Elder Athlete Physical Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL can help you improve your agility. What this looks like exactly will depend on your goals, but generally speaking, I address our agility by improving the following:
- Overall speed of movement
- Explosiveness (or moving quickly out of a still position)
- Nimbleness (or the ability to quickly change direction)
- Fancy footwork (or the ability to be fast on your feet)
I will work with you on a customized agility improvement plan to help you move faster and more efficiently–whether on the field, on the courts, or playing a game of tag in the backyard with your kids. With targeted exercises designed around your goals and fitness levels, I will have you feeling spry in no time!
The Many Benefits of Improving Agility
Many popular recreational sports require some degree of agility. Even if you’re just looking for fun, sociable ways to get fit on the weekends, incorporating agility training will help protect you from potential injuries and make your experience much more enjoyable overall.
Best of all, improved agility has been shown to promote cognitive function and cardiovascular health in older adults, meaning it plays a significant role in helping you age healthfully.
I will guide you through a series of fun drills and games designed to improve how quickly and gracefully you can respond to a change, like abruptly changing directions when playing pickleball or quickly swerving to avoid hitting an obstacle on the road when riding a bike.
Let’s Get Moving! Make Your Appointment Today
Elder Athlete Physical Therapy is here to help you move your body quickly and efficiently. You’ll see the benefits of your agility training throughout your day-to-day life, with quicker response times and more dexterity across the board.
To learn more about how I can help you improve your agility with a tailored training program, call us to schedule an appointment today!
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7143005/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9808803/
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