Flexability issues

deboradefreitas1
deboradefreitas1 Posts: 11
in Fitness and Exercise
i would like to become more flexible. im so bad! i struggle to bend over and touch my toes!! does anyone have any tips that i can follow??

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  • CMGoodie
    CMGoodie Posts: 93 Member
    Stretching, stretching and stretching. If you can, find a video on stretching and make sure you keep form. Also, try a foam roller to loosen up muscles before stretching.
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    Hire a therapeutic yoga teacher for a few sessions. Preferably certified by IAYT. :)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,027 Member
    Be consistent with a stretching regimen after exercise.

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  • fitnessfreddie
    fitnessfreddie Posts: 74 Member
    I've heard that if you're going to stretch to do it for 45 seconds or more per stretch. Otherwise it isn't really improving anything. Could be wrong but, I've heard that from a few sources and follow it.
  • eep223
    eep223 Posts: 624 Member
    I'm a big advocate of yoga. Stretching and strengthening at the same time! I love any of the Ana Brett and Ravi Singh dvds. Fat Free Yoga: Lose Weight and Feel Great is a good place to start. Or better yet, check out classes in your area!
  • deboradefreitas1
    deboradefreitas1 Posts: 11
    thanks for the ideas guys!! will be trying them for sure
  • ToughMudderAddict
    ToughMudderAddict Posts: 290 Member
    Sex.....? :wink:

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