Flexibility for stiff people

1tiamat
1tiamat Posts: 138 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone.

I'm not sure if there is a post about this on here or not, but regardless I wanted to get some feedback.

I've made a 6-12 month commitment to try and get the front and side splits by this time next year. I am naturally stiff muscled and it is frustrating at times watching some of the other students in my martial arts class put their face on the floor when stretching and I'm barely able to touch my toes.

To all of you in martial arts, dance, gymnastics, and other sports requiring a degree of flexibility do you have any daily stretches or routines that you would recommend? I'm considering finding some stretches I can do while watching TV (which isn't much) and after cardio I plan on doing some aswell.

Thanks for any tips beforehand.

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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Broga.


    Lol...stiff.
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    I can't do a full squat until I have like 300 lbs loaded. Bumping this thread for actual help.
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Well this power yoga routine is pretty good. It is fast paced, and will keep you interested. It will improve your flexibility if you keep at it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLi93EIHx5o
  • TinaS88
    TinaS88 Posts: 817 Member
    Look into Yoga or Pilates! I have degenerate disk disease so I have to be very careful with my movement and stretch really good. I easily pull out my back and it literally makes me unmovable for weeks at a time ( and I am not even 25 yet!) I find that when I am consistent with Y and P I feel great and am much more fluid! Hope this helps!
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    bump, I am also interested as I do muay thai ( only been at it since feb ) and feel I need to also improve on flexibility, balance etc ! will check out the power yoga vid when I get home.
  • 1tiamat
    1tiamat Posts: 138 Member
    Well this power yoga routine is pretty good. It is fast paced, and will keep you interested. It will improve your flexibility if you keep at it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLi93EIHx5o

    I'll give this a go and see how it goes thanks!

    Thanks for the tips everyone. I generally have used traditional stretches over the years and just have not gotten much results. I can still kick face high, but I need to stretch out quite a bit before I am at full capacity.

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