10% Happier with Dan Harris If You Care About Fitness, You Should Work On Your Mobility | Get Fit Sanely Listener Picks: Kelly and Juliet Starrett
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Jun 20, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Kelly Starrett, a physical therapist and co-author of 'Built to Move', dives into the importance of mobility for overall fitness and health. He shares insights on how maintaining hip range of motion can drastically enhance daily activities and reduce chronic pain. Listeners hear a personal recovery journey that emphasizes proactive rehabilitation and relationship building with therapists. The sit and rise test is highlighted as a vital tool for assessing mobility, encouraging simple practices to enhance long-term well-being.
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Injury Sparks Mobility Insight
- Abby hurt her calf playing tennis just before turning 50 and worried about losing mobility.
- Listening to the Starretts' episode helped her have a richer, relationship-oriented conversation with her physical therapist.
Practice Floor Movement Daily
- Practice getting up and down from the floor regularly to maintain and improve mobility.
- Spend time sitting on the floor in varied positions, even while watching TV, to expose your hips and improve range of motion.
Hip Mobility Keeps You Moving
- Maintaining hip range of motion keeps your physical capabilities as wide as possible with age.
- Losing mobility narrows your functional 'hallway,' reducing activities you can do comfortably.
