I have never been able to do the splits but do you know if it's possible to train your muscles to do it and how? Always wanted to do them! it looks like fun!
2007-03-16 01:41:01 · 17 answers · asked by **Missy** 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Im 17, fairly fit. Just started doing yoga and pilates.
2007-03-16 02:00:40 · update #1
Stretching excercises but not too vigorously as you can hurt yourself...seek professional help
2007-03-16 01:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by missellie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you and how fit? Best mastered when you're young. I used to be able to do it, practised gymnastics for years. As you get older you become less supple, even when you do yoga exercises daily. Frustrating!
2007-03-16 08:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have loved to have done the splits myself but never could, my sister was amazing at it though, guess she got the flexible genes in the family, you go girl and learn and good luck.
2007-03-16 10:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a guy and i can do the splits very easily.......i always have been able to..........
although it can be quite silly (especially for a guy) and fun, it takes a little commitment and its not easy.........
but i do enjoy finding new ridiculous places to do the splits......
heres a good link with all the necessary stretches..........its very similar to what ive used
good luck............just stick with it.........itll take a few weeks but if you keep at it youll get it eventually
if you have any questions just mail me
2007-03-16 08:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by SpinKicksu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga! I'm 41 and can still do the splits. Yoga is not for people who *are* flexible, it makes you flexible. Try it, it's good for you! Mind, body and soul.
2007-03-16 08:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by JenJen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best tried when you are very young and supple but not impossible as you get older, just harder and more painful if you pull a muscle
2007-03-16 08:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im more than double your age and can still do the splits its just a case of stretching the ligaments litlle by little just take it really slow and do them several times a day to increase your flexibility you will get their if you perserver....
2007-03-16 10:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by dottydog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots n lots of stretching exercise on a regular basis! i could never do them untill i started kick boxing at 33! but i stopped going and i daren't even try to do em now!
2007-03-16 09:17:50 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Honesty ♥.•´ `*.¸ ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/dance/advice/tips/doing_the_splits.shtml
Check this link.
And sure you'll be able to do it at some stage, look at Madonna! She wasn't always like that but is all bendy from doing yoga!!
2007-03-16 08:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by fancypants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been able to do it either!!
Looks ever so slightly painful!!!!
I'd imagine you would have to be fit and supple!!
Keep practising but be careful!
2007-03-16 08:53:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would expect if I attempted them I would never walk again. Plus I have a fear that my knackersack would explode.
2007-03-16 08:46:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋