Flexibility Stretches.?
I am trying to get more flexibility, I thought about trying yoga, but I dont want to go to a class. Does anyone know of a good website or book I can get that has beginners stretches, I need the most basic thing there is, I have almost no flexibility.
first of all, flexibility doesn’t come to you over night. it’s something you have to work at. First set a goal for yourself; whether you want to be able to do a split or amybe sometype or specific position or if you just want to be more flexible and comfortable in general. setting a goal will help you go further in your strtching. some good stretches include sitting with your back flat against a wall with your legs straight out (some people may sit on a book for better results) and, keeping your back straight, reach for your toes. sometimes just sitting in that position for 10 minutes a day can hlep your hamstrings and back become more flexible. Begin with gradual mobility exercises of all the joints,ex. simply rotate the wrists, bend the arm and roll your shoulders. This will allow the body’s natural lubrication (synovial fluid) to protect the surface of your bones at these joints. Always warm up the body prior to stretching, as this increases blood flow around the body, which in turn makes the muscles more supple. make sure to slowly bring your heart rate down before you begin stretching in order to avoid blood pooling within your muscles, which can lead to cramp and dizzy spells. hot water will help relax the muscles, so taking a shower before stretching can also help. Never bounce while you stretch!
REMEBER* Hold the stretch until you feel the muscle loosen off, then repeat for a further 15 seconds. While stretching you should feel some slight discomfort, if you don’t feel anything, then you may be doing the stretch incorrectly, or simply the muscle has eased off.
Stop immediately if you feel any severe pain and remember to breathe regularly and rhythmically, do not hold your breath!
BEGINNING YOGA FOR STRETCH AND STRENGTH – CLASS 1
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