Physios, PTs And Yoga Instructors Reveal How To Stay Flexible In Later Life

Greater flexibility has been linked to improved longevity, so it’s certainly worth prioritising – especially as you age. But, according to a new survey from Voltarol, two in five people aged 45 and over can’t touch their toes while standing up.

Healthy ageing author Jane Thurnell-Read admits she was one of these people. 

Throughout her childhood, and for most of her early adult years, she couldn’t reach her toes. But after she started weight-lifting in her 60s, she slowly noticed improvements in flexibility and mobility.