Flexibility improvement?

o_delaisse
o_delaisse Posts: 193 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm wondering what people have done to improve their flexibility :)

I've had a look on the forums and beyond and have found that yoga is the answer, so that is what I shall do, but I'm interested to see people's own experiences and what they've done to improve themselves, and if anyone has any moves they could recommend?

I am SO unflexible, but otherwise I'm generally fit. 40 mins or so cardio 5 days a week, a little strength training (not enough, I should think), and I'm not overweight, however my flexibility is pathetic. Like, you know the cool down on 30 Day Shred where they sit with their legs in a V and stretch down? After 15 days, I managed to be able to sit up straight. And don't talk to me about toe touching,I can just about manage my knees! :) I've noticed it's down my right side more, but to be honest it's an all round fail.

So, any tips, any words of wisdom? Would be appreciated. :)

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  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    All I can say is keep working on it! My husband is the tightest, least flexible person I have EVER met! You can't possibly be worse than him, if that makes you feel any better :smile:
  • o_delaisse
    o_delaisse Posts: 193 Member
    Lol, thank you :)
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    I do yoga three times a week.

    It has improved my flexibility immensely.
  • Kandygirl
    Kandygirl Posts: 249 Member
    i feel like pilates has done more for my flexiblity then yoga.
  • knittingbandmom
    knittingbandmom Posts: 190 Member
    In addition to the Pilates and Yoga google stretching to improve flexibility. There are tons of stretches you could start with and see if hey help.
  • lahstrand
    lahstrand Posts: 32 Member
    Yoga is great. I also like the NYC Ballet workout DVD because the stretching section really works on areas that I'm the tightest like my hips.

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