Recomendation for Strtching/Yoga videos (preferrably on Youtube)

samhennings
samhennings Posts: 441 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All,

I hate stretching. Always have. I have hamstrings that are about as elastic as reinforced concrete.

However Ive come to the conclusion I really need to start stretching regularly to losen up my body and hopefully end some of the aches I am suffering at the moment.

So, does anybody know of a good video/set of videos to step me through a comprehensive stretch?

Im open to a straight up stretching routine or more of a yoga type thing, really not fussed so long as it does the job!

Thank you!

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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Rodney Yee is my favorite behind-the-screen yoga teacher. He does Beginner through Power.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Jessica Smith has a few stretch programs

    http://jessicasmithtv.com/videos/stretching-flexibility/
  • Noelani1503
    Noelani1503 Posts: 378 Member
    Yin yoga gets me the best stretch. You hold the poses for a minute or two. Here are a couple of my favorite videos:

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=FLButZLkDHGeQwB9pV6Jb0-Q&v=iN-FPh7r1yg

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=FLButZLkDHGeQwB9pV6Jb0-Q&v=pNKy1_69H4Y

    And one you might like for those concrete hamstrings:

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=FLButZLkDHGeQwB9pV6Jb0-Q&v=Tmzfot_6HcE
  • Noelani1503
    Noelani1503 Posts: 378 Member
    Dang the links aren't working for me. If they don't work for you, just look up yoga with kassandra. She has a 45 min deep stretch, and a shorter one meant for weight lifters. There's a runners' one that would hit your hamstrings pretty well.
  • samhennings
    samhennings Posts: 441 Member
    Thanks guys, hugely appreciated
  • KiyaK
    KiyaK Posts: 519 Member
    VintageFeline wrote: »
    Yoga by Adriene is pretty good. She's not too "yogi" if you know what I mean!
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Rodney Yee is my favorite behind-the-screen yoga teacher. He does Beginner through Power.

    Yes and yes.
  • rfgtv34
    rfgtv34 Posts: 4 Member
    Fitnessblender has some great videos
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    I have horrible lower back problems and pain and I have heard from doctors, friends and yoga teachers that loosening up my hamstrings will help. I used to feel like mine were concrete too, I know exactly what you mean! I visit YouTube 3 or 4 times a week and watch a yogi named Cole. The title is yoga for back pain. It's mainly stretching and strengthening the ham strings. I feel really really good afterwards.
    Good luck!
  • campbell3913
    campbell3913 Posts: 64 Member
    I like Yoga Zone for flexibility. There's a couple of different ones. They move pretty slowly and usually give you 2 versions of a move.
  • Wotan39
    Wotan39 Posts: 11 Member
    I like anything from Jen Hilman. It is very easy to follow, and she has a lot to choose from, like weight loss yoga, yoga for back pain or neck pain etc.
  • samhennings
    samhennings Posts: 441 Member
    Awesome, thanks guys, I think Ill start having a look tonight
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    Lesley Fightmaster's my girl.
  • samhennings
    samhennings Posts: 441 Member
    VintageFeline wrote: »
    Yoga by Adriene is pretty good. She's not too "yogi" if you know what I mean!

    OK, I went through YouTube last night and subscribed to every channel mentioned.

    I started with Adriene at random, she has a 30 day programme aimed at beginners so I did day 1.

    I really like her style, nice and relaxed, kind of informal, so I think Ill stick with her for a while.

    And I have to say it exposed just how tight/short/tense my joints, muscles and ligaments are.

    I knew I had an issue with my hamstrings but my hip flexors, neck and shoulders really acted up as well!

    I can only say Im glad I got started, thank you to everyone for the tips.
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    rfgtv34 wrote: »
    Fitnessblender has some great videos

    BE sure to look here.
  • bebeisfit
    bebeisfit Posts: 951 Member
    You may want to do a short warm up prior to stretching. I had a yoga teacher recommend that. Even if you march in place, dance a bit or a few jumping jacks prior to yoga, you may have better results.

  • mdog449
    mdog449 Posts: 13 Member
    I love the Piyo series from Beach Body. It's a yoga/pilates workout mix. Lots of great stretching and strength building all in one. You can order it through Amazon, too.
  • sammylin13
    sammylin13 Posts: 34 Member
    mdog449 wrote: »
    I love the Piyo series from Beach Body. It's a yoga/pilates workout mix. Lots of great stretching and strength building all in one. You can order it through Amazon, too.

    Mdog...what were your results with this?
  • GaryRuns
    GaryRuns Posts: 508 Member
    Gotta go with my man, Millionaire Hoy. He's not a yogi, at all, but has two of the best I've done off Youtube.

    https://youtu.be/sPULneNy6L0
    https://youtu.be/tVg3ilWabRU
  • AlisonH729
    AlisonH729 Posts: 558 Member
    Not the question you asked, but another option- If you happen to have Optimum check OnDemand for the SportSkool videos. (I believe you can get them on YouTube, but requires a paid subscription to the channel? I'm not entirely sure how that works.)
  • i_ge_w94
    i_ge_w94 Posts: 30 Member
    have a look on flex for live-streamed classes - they definitely have yoga ones and you can chat to the instructor during the class so you could ask their advice for stretching/ ask them to include stretches for particular muscles?
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    You could look up RushFit stretch. It's about 26 minutes, but hits pretty much everywhere. If you feel like something is missing or needs more, you could add to it.
  • HealthyBodySickMind
    HealthyBodySickMind Posts: 1,207 Member
    Any of these: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos?keywords=&minlength=0&maxlength=0&minburn=0&maxburn=0&trainingtype[]=16

    This one is my favorite: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/daniels-favorite-lower-back-stretches-for-stiff-sore-muscles

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