Best of luck, it looks like you are well on your way! 😀 You are doing pretty much the exact same schedule as me, if all works out you’ll see some good progress!
Yeah I agree with Kassidy, great starting points, plus you have a lot of knowledge and a great plan! So excited to see your progress!
Gotta love hours of dynamic stretching!! 😉
Also, if you don’t already know, I wanted to recommend the static stretch similar to the split with leg up against the wall but with less stress on the hamstring so you can purely focus on the hip flexor. Do a lunge with a right angle in the front leg and try to put your shin all the way up against the wall. Then I do breathing reps, inhale engage hip flexor muscle, exhale lengthen, by pushing front leg forward, and then sink into the lunge.
I absolutely love your dedication, you’re going to go so far! That circus warehouse class sounds like a place I want to be!! 🙂
In regards to your last note, I too have very tight hip flexors and have found it useful to keep my back leg straight or parallel as you put it, and then I try to engage and disengage my hip flexor muscles with breath. Strengthening my hip flexors has helped me tremendously. I normally lift up on my back toes, even in a full split I still go up on my toes and straighten my back leg in reps, to work overspills.
That split stretch with the back leg up against the bar/wall or whatever is my favorite!
You’re so sweet! When the challenge was all said and done, I realized it’s more like 100 hours and however many days that takes you. Normally I would stretch 2 hours per day so I only had to stretch a maximum of 4 days per week.
You’ll get there with time! 🙂 Wish I could stretch with you, I love your enthusiasm and charisma!
Question, when you do your stretches at home do you go through the dynamic stretches? I have noticed for myself that if I just try to stretch the static stretches, I can’t get as far. But if I warmup and take my time, breath deep and really focus on isolating my muscles I find that I can actually stretch further. It’s almost like meditation, it’s easier by yourself when you can focus. I totally understand the adrenaline from having an audience always helps 😉
You also said you weren’t sleeping. I know that if I’m tired, hungry, too full, busy mind or just uncomfortable in general I don’t stretch as far. Finding that perfect routine takes time like fine wine 🙂
That’s really cool, I was wondering who did the measurements!! 😉 See you tomorrow!
Yay I’m excited to keep working with you! Where is that split machine, and how does it work?
Wow you’re looking good already!!
Best of luck, it looks like you are well on your way! 😀 You are doing pretty much the exact same schedule as me, if all works out you’ll see some good progress!
Happy Stretching 🙂
Yeah I agree with Kassidy, great starting points, plus you have a lot of knowledge and a great plan! So excited to see your progress!
Gotta love hours of dynamic stretching!! 😉
Also, if you don’t already know, I wanted to recommend the static stretch similar to the split with leg up against the wall but with less stress on the hamstring so you can purely focus on the hip flexor. Do a lunge with a right angle in the front leg and try to put your shin all the way up against the wall. Then I do breathing reps, inhale engage hip flexor muscle, exhale lengthen, by pushing front leg forward, and then sink into the lunge.
Hope you’re having a stretchy week!
I absolutely love your dedication, you’re going to go so far! That circus warehouse class sounds like a place I want to be!! 🙂
In regards to your last note, I too have very tight hip flexors and have found it useful to keep my back leg straight or parallel as you put it, and then I try to engage and disengage my hip flexor muscles with breath. Strengthening my hip flexors has helped me tremendously. I normally lift up on my back toes, even in a full split I still go up on my toes and straighten my back leg in reps, to work overspills.
That split stretch with the back leg up against the bar/wall or whatever is my favorite!
So close, you’ll get it in no time!! 🙂
You’re so sweet! When the challenge was all said and done, I realized it’s more like 100 hours and however many days that takes you. Normally I would stretch 2 hours per day so I only had to stretch a maximum of 4 days per week.
You’ll get there with time! 🙂 Wish I could stretch with you, I love your enthusiasm and charisma!
haha you are so funny, I love it! Looks like you have been making steady progress, I’m so excited for you!:)
It looks like you already have a good base flexibility!! How’s it going so far?
I love how organized you are! This is great! 🙂 Can’t wait to see your progress!
Question, when you do your stretches at home do you go through the dynamic stretches? I have noticed for myself that if I just try to stretch the static stretches, I can’t get as far. But if I warmup and take my time, breath deep and really focus on isolating my muscles I find that I can actually stretch further. It’s almost like meditation, it’s easier by yourself when you can focus. I totally understand the adrenaline from having an audience always helps 😉
You also said you weren’t sleeping. I know that if I’m tired, hungry, too full, busy mind or just uncomfortable in general I don’t stretch as far. Finding that perfect routine takes time like fine wine 🙂
Hope you had a stretchy day!