(Image credit: Shutterstock) Ankles feeling stiff? You're not alone. Not only do tight joints inhibit movement, but they can also create strain and tension in the surrounding muscles (and vice versa). It's never too late to improve mobility, but the sooner the better, I say. The three mobility exercises below will help you improve range of motion and flexibility in your lower limbs, boosting performance whether that's with everyday activities like walking or climbing the stairs, or lifting heavy in the gym using exercises like squats and lunges. Watch: 3 ankle mobility exercises to try Limited lower-body range of motion and stiffness, particularly around the ankles, can inhibit daily movement and exercises like squats, lunges and even stretching. Performed regularly, but particularly during warm-ups and especially before going into sessions that include squats and lunges, these moves can help improve ankle mobility and release tight, stiff ankles.…