{"id":4653,"date":"2020-06-09T18:56:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T18:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=4653"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Impact Of Age On Flexibility?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/#How_Does_Age_Impact_Flexibility\" >How Does Age Impact Flexibility?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/#What_Is_Flexibility\" >What Is Flexibility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/#What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\" >What Is The Impact Of Age On Flexibility?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/#What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Our_Bones\" >What Is The Impact Of Age On Our Bones?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/#How_To_Counteract_Decrease_In_Flexibility\" >How To Counteract Decrease In Flexibility?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Age_Impact_Flexibility\"><\/span><strong>How Does Age Impact Flexibility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging is an inevitable process every human being goes through. It affects all sides of life, including physical abilities. When people age, their muscles gradually become weaker, their bones become more fragile, and their flexibility decreases. To a certain degree, everyone is bound to smack into these issues once they start getting on in years. Yet looking at the older people around you can clearly see some of them keeping up with active life while others are struggling with the challenges aging sends their way. This points to the fact that the way people react (physically and mentally) to aging is crucial to understand how to effectively manage to stay afloat. Read this article to learn about the impact of age on flexibility, and how to counteract it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>What Is Flexibility?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility, physiologically, is the degree of range of motion in a joint or group of joints. Contrary to popular belief, our flexibility normally varies from one joint to another. That is, being flexible in one part of the body does not mean being flexible in the other. Mostly,<\/span> the health and structure of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in a particular joint influence flexibility.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why, while aging affects functioning of all parts of the organism, it is important to emphasize muscles, bones, and joints to grasp the process of flexibility loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31354 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"what is the impact of age on flexibility?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-1-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-1-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-1-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-1-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>What Is The Impact Of Age On Flexibility?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As muscles age, they start shrinking and losing mass. This is a natural process, but your sedentary lifestyle can accelerate it. The number and size of muscle fibers also decrease. Therefore, it takes muscles longer to respond when you\u2019re 60 than when you\u2019re 20.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In tendons, the cord-like tissues that attach muscles to bones, the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinking-water\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">water<\/a> content shrinks as we become older. This makes the tissues stiffer and decreases the ability to tolerate stress. Handgrip strength also decreases, making the accomplishment of routine activities like opening a bottle more difficult. With time the heart muscle isn\u2019t able to propel large quantities of blood as quickly as before. You get tired faster and it takes longer to recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The metabolic rate of your body slows down, which means that your body is not able to convert food into energy as rapidly as before. This can lead to obesity and an increase in bad cholesterol levels, particularly among people already prone to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/okinawa-diet\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gaining fat<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31356 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMewhat is the impact of age on flexibility?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-1-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-1-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-1-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-1-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Our_Bones\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Impact Of Age On Our Bones?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging profoundly affects our bones as well. The mineral content of bones decreases. As a result, your bones become less dense and more fragile. Osteoporosis develops when bones start losing mass, affecting both women and men equally. In your spine, osteoporosis can cause crush fractures of the vertebrae. Osteoporosis is also the primary cause of almost all hip fractures in older men and women. The chemistry of cartilage, which provides cushioning between bones, changes. When the amount of water decreases, the cartilage becomes more susceptible to stress. As cartilage degenerates, arthritis is likely to develop. Finally, ligaments, which are connective tissues between bones, become less elastic, directly reducing flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the joints, their motion becomes more restricted and flexibility inevitably decreases with age because of changes in tendons and ligaments. Moreover, joints become inflamed and arthritic as the cushioning cartilage begins to break down from a lifetime of use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This all sounds pretty depressing, but as active and vibrant life of many elders shows, there are ways to counteract the harmful effects of aging on flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balance-exercises-for-seniors\/\">Balance Exercises For Seniors: Simple Moves To Help Improve Balance And Coordination In Older Adults<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32153 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexibility after 70\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Counteract_Decrease_In_Flexibility\"><\/span>How To Counteract Decrease In Flexibility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are able to improve your flexibility no matter what stage you are in your life. You may not be able to restore flexibility you once had when you were a student, but you can definitely work to improve whatever level of flexibility you have right now. Moreover, you don\u2019t have to be a contortionist to improve your flexibility. Simple flexibility exercises incorporated into your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oblique-stretches\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workout<\/a> can significantly improve your general range of motion and efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, many of the changes in our musculoskeletal system result more from the absence of usage than from simple aging. Less than 10 percent of Americans participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/core-structural-exercises\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">regular exercise<\/a>, and the most sedentary group is older than 50 years of age. That is why it is important to maintain high levels of physical activity when you age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might practice stretching, which is a perfect way to help maintain joint flexibility. Weight training can also increase muscle mass and strength, enabling people to continue their daily routine activities without maximal exertion as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, higher quantities of physical activity have beneficial effects on various age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis, falls and hip fracture, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, low fitness and obesity, and decreased functional capacity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4365421\/#:~:text=It%20is%20also%20now%20well,and%20obesity%2C%20and%20decreased%20functional\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15182878\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23174546\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3703899\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, the impact of age on flexibility should not be underestimated. Indeed, you lose some flexibility when you get older. However, with regular exercising, you\u2019ll be able to gradually increase your range of motion, and improve your overall life quality, maintaining your personal independence.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_The_Impact_Of_Age_On_Flexibility\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe | Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4365421\/#:~:text=It%20is%20also%20now%20well,and%20obesity%2C%20and%20decreased%20functional\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence Regarding the Benefits of Physical Exercise <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15182878\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise and Aging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23174546\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise in the Older Adult: From the Sedentary Elderly to the Masters Athlete <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2012, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3703899\/\">Flexibility of Older Adults Aged 55\u201386 Years and the Influence of Physical Activity<\/a> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Does Age Impact Flexibility? 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