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Recomendation for Strtching/Yoga videos (preferrably on Youtube)
samhennings
Posts: 441 Member
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!
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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Yoga by Adriene is pretty good. She's not too "yogi" if you know what I mean!9
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Rodney Yee is my favorite behind-the-screen yoga teacher. He does Beginner through Power.2
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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_6HcE2 -
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.1
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Thanks guys, hugely appreciated0
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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.0 -
Fitnessblender has some great videos4
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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!2 -
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.1
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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.1
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Awesome, thanks guys, I think Ill start having a look tonight0
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Lesley Fightmaster's my girl.1
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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.4 -
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.
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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.2
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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/tVg3ilWabRU1 -
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.)0
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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.1
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