I know the obvious answer would be doing splits and whatnot a few times of day, but I was wondering if you had any really effective tips that would help?
2007-07-26 15:01:44 · 8 answers · asked by ♪♫♪♫♪ 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Practice Stretching in Water
2007-07-30 03:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stretching after you've warmed up is better than stretching cold. do some light exercising for 10 or 15 minutes, then take time to stretch all the areas you want more flexibility in.
While streching, don't try to go all the way right away. Start by stretching until you feel a fair bit of resistance then hold it for 30 seconds or so then push it a bit farther for another 10 or 15 seconds.
Lastly, be consistent. Your body will adapt to what you make it do regularily :)
2007-07-26 22:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by james t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arms
Stretch each arm as far as you can without feeling pain for five or ten minutes every day.
Lift small weights daily so that your muscles can become more accustomed to the repeatative motion and movement.
Back- be extremely careful!
Lay down on the floor.
Sit up straight, leaving your legs out in front of you. They don't have to be flat.
Turn your upper body slowly, and make absolutely sure that you stop turning when it starts to hurt. It is relatively easy to damage your spinal cord if you stretch improperly, so pay attention.
When you stop turning, hold that position for five to ten seconds. Turn the other direction, and repeat.
Try and do a crab but be careful not to go too far!
Legs
Sit down as you did before for the back exercises, only this time, make your legs as flat on the ground as possible, right beside each other.
Stretch down towards your knees. Do not bend your head to face your knees, face forward.
This will also stretch your kneck muscles; if it hurts your neck to do this exercise, face your knees and stretch.
Upper thighs (Buttocks)
Squeeze both sides together.
Hold for five minutes. (If this is too long, start with two minutes, and build it up.)
Fingers
Hold one hand out, in a fist.
Slowly open up the fist.
Stretch your fingers back as far as they can. Hold for a minute.
Repeat with your other hand. This can help with carpal tunnel syndrome.
2007-07-26 22:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by raymanbk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, its easier to try to get flexibal when you start out young. well if you want to get fit now you should try to stay fit and healthy, and do stretches everyday. A nice jog a nice stretch, and if you fit this into your daily routine you will get use to it, and you will become more flexible. also, going to ballarina classes or, gynastics, will surely get you more flexible in no time! just try to eat healthy food, stretch everyday at a sertan time, and try to join a class that can help you get more flexible. hopeit works, and good luck!
2007-07-26 22:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by chocalate.lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga is really effective to help one become more flexible.
2007-07-30 20:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by soupkitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres really no QUICK way to getting flexible, i know people hate to hear the primary-school answers, but they are true! stretch EVERYTHING!! from the top of your head and way down to your ends!!
2007-07-27 21:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by **~Dancer 4 Life~** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people recommend Yoga.
2007-07-26 22:05:27 · answer #7 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pilates streches, they're intense but fast
2007-07-27 00:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by Dancer Friendly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋