Stretches to Gain Flexibility Part 2

Joneissa, here with a continuation of yesterdays post.  Yess a continuation of yesterday post on Stretches to Gain Flexibility and today’s special stretch is Lunges.

   Another great stretch that you can do to get a perfect split is lunges stretches. Lunges stretches are hip flexors working on your hips, groin and thighs. Very easily done you start by standing with your legs spaced out one in front and one in the back. Next, continue to have your legs spaced out, and kneel down on your back leg tilting you upper body forward. You can do this for 3 set of 15 as well then switching to the next leg.

   This stretches can be a hard to do, but is not impossible.  Tune in tomorrow to learn how to do a Hamstring stretch if you don’t already know how to one. Let me know if there’s any specific stretches you what me to cover.  

   Also don’t forget to split a comment and/or question in the box below.

Stretches to Gain Flexibility!!

Stretches to Gain Flexibility

   

     Stretching helps your body reduce any chance of pulling muscles also increasing your range of motion and flexibility; which is what we’re aiming for.

 
 

 

  

 

 Seated Straddle aka V-sit.

 

 

 

 

 

   This involve you sitting on the on floor were you feel most comfortable. Now that you are seated firmly place your legs on the floor three to four inches apart, and sit up straight. Take your hand, and place it on each leg siding down so that you can touch your foot getting closer to the ground. You can do this for 3 set of 10s. Going at your own pace in time you can get very low.

  Tune in tomorrow to learn how to do a Lunges stretch if you don’t already know.  Don’t forget to comment and ask question.

Guidelines of Flexibility Development

   There are simple guidelines to flexibility development. Starting with 4 rules.

 You have to stretch frequently up to 2 to 3 days a week. Move slightly beyond the normal range of motion to the point of tension. For time do at least 10 to 30 second holds. Last Repetitions counts at least 4 sustained stretches for each muscle group.

  In conclusion warm-up first, stretch to prepare for activity, cool-down stretch is most beneficial, stop at the point of discomfort, DON’T bounce, and strive for muscular balance.

What is flexibility and its benefits?

Flexibility

Flexibility tends to decrease with age, disuse, injury, excessive body fat, and muscle imbalances.  

     The ability to have your joints moves freely through its full range of motion when you flex. Being flexible 1) decreased aches and pains. 2) Enhanced ability to move freely and easily. 3) Possible decreased risk of injury. 4) Recovery from injury. 5) Enhanced athletic performance. 6) Reversal of age-related decline in flexibility. 7) Improved posture and appearance.8) Decreased muscle soreness after exercise.

   To conclude your body would feel great. You’ll feel good. I’ll feel good knowing that you know what flexibility is.