Getting older and stiffer

[Leafshater67]

Hey guys,

I’m not old by any means but I am getting older and noticing some stiffness in my hips primarily.

I was just wondering what you guys are feeling like 35+ and what tips / tricks you’ve done to deal with it.

I am going to the gym 4 times a week minimum, doing a healthy mix of cardio and weights with my focus being on core and legs. I am thinking of hiring a personal trainer and trying to incorporate some flexibility stuff in there. I am not really sure but sometimes my hips just lock up.

Playing senior hockey now. I am 35, it’s full contact. I am having fun and having some success on the ice but it takes more out of me than it should and my hips seem to get it the worst

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[puckpilot]

Search up some hip mobility stretches on youtube and find the ones that work for you. Hockey players have notoriously tight hips.

Just don't expect immediate results. It can take time to regain flexibility. About 5-10 years ago, I was so stiff I was having issues reaching down to wipe my own rump. That and a bunch of other issues with my shoulders and back made me realize how much of a difference stretching regularly can make.

When I started in on my hips, it took like 6 months before I started to really see results. It took some time to break down the scar tissue and mostly rid myself of the crunchy muscles. I'm north of 50 now, and flexibility is not an issue. In fact stretching regularly has taken care of most of those aches and pains I'd get in my neck and shoulders and lower back.

I make it a habit of stretching while watching TV or stuff on the computer. Instead of sitting on the couch. I get on the floor, get into a stretch. I can get all my stretching in during a one hour show.

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

Hey guys,

I’m not old by any means but I am getting older and noticing some stiffness in my hips primarily.

I was just wondering what you guys are feeling like 35+ and what tips / tricks you’ve done to deal with it.

I am going to the gym 4 times a week minimum, doing a healthy mix of cardio and weights with my focus being on core and legs. I am thinking of hiring a personal trainer and trying to incorporate some flexibility stuff in there. I am not really sure but sometimes my hips just lock up.

Playing senior hockey now. I am 35, it’s full contact. I am having fun and having some success on the ice but it takes more out of me than it should and my hips seem to get it the worst

Hip and ankle mobility workouts are absolutely essential at any age, and you will pay the price big time if you aren’t doing it as you get older.

Way too many ppl overlook ankle mobility when they play hockey and it’s a huge mistake.

Be sure to do both hip and ankle mobility routines 4-5x a week/10-15 mins a day.

Another important factor is your hollow - if you are skating on a 1/2 it’s going to make you work way too hard and grind down your hips/knees/back.

Work your way to a 3/4 hollow and get your skates profiled - your body will thank you.