recommend a stretching/flexibility/mobility routine
jacksonpt
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Hey MFPeeps! I'm looking to get into a more organized stretching/mobility routine. Currently I stretch as needed, basically only when I feel tight, which is ok, but I want to make it a more regular part of my overall routine.
Can anyone recommend a routine, dvd, whatever that I could follow? What poses/movements do you like best? I like the idea of a DVD that would lead/guide me through the routine, but I'm perfectly capable of going through a series of movements on my own (once I have an established set of movements to do).
TIA.
Can anyone recommend a routine, dvd, whatever that I could follow? What poses/movements do you like best? I like the idea of a DVD that would lead/guide me through the routine, but I'm perfectly capable of going through a series of movements on my own (once I have an established set of movements to do).
TIA.
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Stretching is one of my favorite things to do! It takes quite some time to achieve flexibility especially if you have limited mobility, so don't expect to limber up in a couple weeks. I started stretching about 12 years ago, with basic hamstring, quad, chest, arm, and shoulder stretches. From there I took yoga and pilates classes. I would highly recommend that you take a few classes if you are able. You can learn a lot from a good yoga instructor...like how to get the most out of your stretches and more importantly, what NOT to do. You CAN injure yourself stretching. Yoga X and Stretch X are very good at home routines if you have P90X. I no longer follow a program or a routine since it's all second nature to me now (sorry, I know that isn't helpful at all).
Here is a link to a good book if you are interested (I like the anatomy tie-in): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736059725/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0394738748&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0RCMNDY08EJY8X5GZ97G#_
Let me know if you have any specific questions...you know how to find me
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Google search:About 99,700,000 results
That's where I started... Looking for more reliable/meaningful recommendations than 99+million suggestions from google.0 -
I really enjoy both p90x stretch (40 minutes?) and TurboFire stretch 10. The stretch 40 in TF is more yoga based, but would also help your flexibility lots (particularly in your legs). I have some tough spots personally, particularly my calves and shins, and I stretch those regularly with my foam roller.0
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go to mobilitywod
it's amazing. Really helped out my hip flexors.0 -
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I'd like to see where this thread goes.0
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P90X yoga dvd. Its AMAZING!0
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well, there was a company in the 90s called Health For Life that created routines that were supposedly based on a lot of research. I've had really good results with thier 'legendary abs II' routine but i've never tried synerstrech. I'll bet its good.
for some reason, used copies go for like $250 bucks on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Synerstretch-For-Total-Body-Flexibility/dp/0944831052
Obviously i wouldn't recommend paying that. I"ve found free pdf out there thats called 'synerstretch', but as far as i can tell its not by the HFL company.
Beach body also makes a Ti Che DVd program that might be what you want, but might not be very agressive.0 -
Google search:About 99,700,000 results
That's where I started... Looking for more reliable/meaningful recommendations than 99+million suggestions from google.
I meant google search "Joe DeFranco Agile 8 " and "Joe DeFranco Simple 6"
Here
http://leanbodiesconsulting.com/blog/joe-defrancos-agile-eight-lower-body-warm-up-/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cgxr6xAB5ZM0 -
Google search:About 99,700,000 results
That's where I started... Looking for more reliable/meaningful recommendations than 99+million suggestions from google.
I meant google search "Joe DeFranco Agile 8 " and "Joe DeFranco Simple 6"
Here
http://leanbodiesconsulting.com/blog/joe-defrancos-agile-eight-lower-body-warm-up-/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cgxr6xAB5ZM
Ah, ok... my bad... totally misunderstood.
Thanks.0
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