Longevity is something of a buzzword right now , and the idea of living better for longer is undoubtedly appealing. Mobility is a key component of this.

By definition, mobility is the ability to move freely, something that tends to deteriorate as we age. But there are simple things we can do to maintain it .

One of them is “joint flossing”, a daily practice recommended by experienced coach and mobility specialist Darren Ellis .

“Mobility is a conflation of strength and flexibility,” he says. “I always used to believe that strength was the foundation of everything in exercise .…