i want to have a flexible body. i m trying to be flexible in my legs and back, so that i could do splits, and other flexible positions.lol, what should i do. im 17 year old male, am i too late.
2007-02-23 07:37:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
do yoga and pilates
2007-03-01 05:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a very good yoga instructor. You can also do Pilates. Remember to also strength train. Flexibility without proper strength can INCREASE your chance of injury. Consider trying Russian Kettlebells. Check out info below regarding the Kettlebells and excellent stretching and workout routines by Pavel Tsatsouline, former trainer for Soviet Union special forces. Try to find a certified Kettlebell instructor. Once you get the hang of it you won't ever think of joining a health club. 10 minutes 3-5 times/week is all you'll need to get the strength AND flexibility you desire. Remember--follow proper form at all times! HAVE FUN!!!
2007-02-23 21:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix Rising 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch, Pilates, maybe Ballet?
My dad started stretching regularly at the age of 20 and can still do the splits both ways. He is now 60 year old.
2007-03-03 00:02:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend Pilates. Depending on where you live, you can go to your local health club and they may offer classes. Yes, in resent years, it seems as though Pilates is for women, but it was actually invented by a guy named Joseph Pilates in the early 1900's.
Oh, and by the way...
It's NEVER too late to get in shape. Remember, you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it.....well...unless you're dead. (hehehe!!!)
Check out this site:
http://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/home.html
Good luck to you!!!
2007-02-23 15:53:30 · answer #4 · answered by kevbox2006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The American College of Sports Medicine offers guidelines for cardiovascular, flexibility and resistance training. The guidelines are flexible enough to allow you to pick your own exercises but have enough structure to get you going when you first start out. They are pretty easy to follow and will make your workout easier and more efficient. For more information on exercise, visit http://straighthealth.com
Beginners Guide to Exercising - http://straighthealth.com/pages/guides/begex.html
Advanced Guide to Exercising - http://straighthealth.com/pages/guides/advex.html
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2007-02-23 15:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
stretch! every night before bed or when you get up in the morning,take about 10 or 15 Min's just to stretch. not only will you feel good but after a week you will notice a difference and keep at it and it will keep getting better!
2007-03-03 14:21:38 · answer #6 · answered by just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its never to late for anything! you can try for starters jogging that will make your legs strong enough to hold your body when doing flexible things. then you can try doing splits and cartwheels till you get them right! then you can move on to handstands and sumersaults!
2007-03-03 10:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE. STRETCH. YOGA IS GREAT. LOOK ON PBS THERE IS A YOGA INSTRUCTOR ON ABOUT TWICE A DAY THAT CAN INSTRUCT YOU. IT WILL HELP YOU GET TO WHERE YOU WISH TO BE GOOD LUCK
2007-03-02 22:12:17 · answer #8 · answered by thumper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilates :)
2007-03-02 20:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by Ro' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pilates.
2007-02-23 15:42:22 · answer #10 · answered by viv 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋