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flexibility? I was in dance class last year and was pretty flexible. I would stretch like every day. I haven't stretched now for about 2 months and now it seems like i've lost my flexibility? I can't do the splits anymore and i need to know how to do them for next year! and now when i try to stretch that much it's pretty painful. help pleasee! any tips i can use to stretch? Thanks! are there any specific stretches i should start off with?

Flexibility? Hey, i was just wondering what people use to improve their flexibility, i am a young ballerina so i have some flexibility, but any suggestions? I mean, a specific activity I could do at home, because I dance every night and don't have time to go to other classes for yoga or pilates, and I don't have the money for videos

How do I increase my flexibility in my legs? I'm 13 years old and 5'8 1/2 tall. I have a vertical jump of about 22-25inches and I want to increase it. My legs are pretty strong but not really flexibility. I know flexibility helps your vertical so I want to improve it. How do I? Remember, I am not trying to get better at dance or gymnastics or trying to do a split. I'm just trying to increase my flexibility a little to help increase my vertical. Also, any other tips on increasing my vertical leap?

How can I improve my embouchure flexibility? I have been playing French horn for about 4 years. I am first chair in my high school's honors band. My biggest problem is flexibility. If I am playing a phrase where the notes range more than about 6 or 7 notes apart, I have an extremely hard time and I can almost never get low enough or high enough to play certain parts of the passage. How can I work on improving my flexibility? Does anyone have any tips, or any warm up techniques? Would using a deep cup mouthpiece be beneficial over a shallow cup mouthpiece?

How can I stretch to improve my flexibility? I am a dancer and I have been dancing for 2yrs now. I need to work on my splits and flexibility. So what kind of stretches or techniques can I do to improve my flexibility everyday.

How do I regain flexibility in my hip joints after surgery for slip capital femoral epiphysis? I am 26 yrs old and I have a pin each hip do to slip capital femoral epiphysis. My hip joints are so stiff I can barely open my legs. What can I do to regain flexibility in my joints. Someone please help I don't know what to do.

What strength/flexibility exercises are good for bowling? What strength/flexibility exercises are good for bowling? I would like to know some good stretches I can do before bowling a few games or league night, and some strength or flexibility exercises I can do in the off-time.

How can i increase my reaction time and flexibility for goal keeping? How can i increase my reaction time and flexibility for goal keeping? I play as a soccer goal keeper and i need to increase my flexibility and reaction time for high school. Is there any exercises or things i can do to improve this? I could use being able to jump higher and father as well. Thank you.

How do I increase my flexibility in my back for a higher arabesque and ponche? I have almost a perfect split on my right side and I'm close on my left but my ponche is not perfect. What are some easy stretches that I can do IN MY DORM ROOM that will increase my flexibility in my legs for kicks and ponches? Also, my arabesque is lacking, how do I stretch to get it higher?

What are the best leg stretches to increase flexibility? I'm starting dance again and I'm trying to regain my flexibility. What are the best leg stretches to increase my leg flexibility again? Thanks.

How to regain flexibility to be a contortionist? I started dancing (Rhythmic Gymnastics, Classical Jazz and modern Jazz) when I was about 4 and stopped when I was 11 to do surfing and yoga and I've lost most of my flexibility. But I would love to become a contortionist. I'm 14, is it too late to get my flexibility back? What stretches should I do and how often?

What are some good excersices to increace leg flexibility? I need to increace my leg flexibility so i can become the greatest Tae Kwon Do artist in the world. But i cant even lift my leg up high enough to land a normal kick. So i need to increace my leg flexibility. So, yeah thanks in advance, any answers are helpful. So answer away.

How do I build back flexibility to do a walkover? I want to be able to do a handspring easy, but first I want to get a walkover down. How exactly do you get the flexibility to begin with when you can't even bridge? I tried looking up what kitchen benches, lazy cats, etc were on google and couldn't find anything. I can kinda assume its like laying back on a bench or something but yeah, couldn't find em.

How can I improve my finger flexibility to play the guitar better? I've only been playing for a few weeks and I find that it is hard for my fingers to properly to reach all of the chords. Outside of regular practice, are there any particular stretches, exercises or devices that will improve my finger flexibility so I can play chords easier?

How can I drastically improve my flexibility? I'm trying to improve both my arm and leg flexibility because I got a flexibility test coming up soon and my flexibility is awful, I can't touch my feet with my hands without bending my knees.

What are some good ways to increase flexibility? I have never been very flexible, and I am in dance. I would like some ways to increase my flexibility so I will be able to do the splits for our routines and competitions. Any and all help is welcome. Thanks! And I'm looking for things I can do by myself in my room, and will hopefully give me results pretty fast?

How can I improve my lower back flexibility? I'll be starting up gymnastics again soon and I need to increase my flexibility, especially in my lower back (my bridges are still pretty atrocious). Any advice? I also need input on where I can find a good gymnastics-geared workout video/DVD. If anyone has tips on this, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

How will increasing my flexibility help in basketball? I have been known to be a strong and athletic basketball player. Looking at all my fitness tests, I killed all of them except for the flexibility test. I got an average score; 41-42 cm reach. I used to be able to dunk but I can't anymore. I know increasing my flexibility will help in jumping but what else will it do for me in basketball?

What is the quickest way to get my flexibility back? I have been injured and gone through 2 knee surgeries in a 2-year period. Therefore, I have not been able to play volleyball. I am in the process of getting back into it and I would like to know any tips that can help me get COMPLETE flexibility back! Thanks in advance to all who will reply.

What is the minimum timescale needed to incease flexibility? I want to increase flexibility of the hamstrings and the muscles around the hips. I am trying to increase flexibility in my hamstrings and hip joints. How many times a week and for how long each session?

What are some good stretches to increase your flexibility? This is mostly for cheerleading but other help is good too. What are some good stretches for cheerleading to increase your flexibility. I wanna be able to do a split.

How much flexibility is in teaching? I want to become a middle school English teacher, but my question is how much "wiggle room" do you get in the lesson plan? I have some very specific books, concepts, and projects that I want to go over with my class, and some of it is most likely not going to be in the curriculum. So, any middle school teachers, can you please tell me how much flexibility you have in the curriculum and planning what your class is going to do? And I'm looking for answers other than "It depends on the school." Obviously. I'm looking for a general answer. Thanks.

What is a good way to increase my flexibility? I am a 5'10 140 pound top shape 15 year old male. I work out and have quite a bit of muscle definiton however, i am not flexible. My soccer coach wants me to increase this so as to help me perform better and not get hurt as much. What is a good daily routine or something that i can do that doesnt cost money to increase my flexibility?

How much stretching to required to maintain the flexibility achieved after a stretching program? Im interested if any information exists as to once you achieve a certain level of flexibility after a longterm program of stretching (say one hour a day for 12 months), how quickly do you lose it? Do you have to continue stretching the same amount of time per day (one hour ) or can you decrease it just to maintain the level achieved and not lose the level of flexiblity achieved.

How do i get my hamstring flexibility back? I pulled my hamstring in the winter and my flexibility hasn't came back yet. I want to be able to do or be close to my splits by July is there anything i can do to help gain the flexibility back or not?

What are some good exercises to focus on my stomach muscles and flexibility? Right now i'm supposed to be at modelling, but I have no way of getting there :( since i have nothing else to do tonight, i've decided i'm going to exercise until the time I have to have my shower. My PE teacher said I have to improve my stomach muscles and my dancing teacher said i have to improve my flexibility. What are some exercises that focus on flexibility and stomach muscles?

What modeling material begins as a putty and retains flexibility after drying? I am looking for a material that I can mold onto an armature like clay but will only harden to the point of not leaving a mark in the material. I have tried the flexible sculpy but it cracks under the stress. I need this to create fantasy animals that can be repositioned. I discarded the idea of ballistics gel due to its high water content (Will it dry out?) and the fact that it begind as a liquid, but it seems to be the correct consistency and flexibility.

What are good exercises for people with good flexibility and balance? I'm thinking about taking dancing classes to keep in shape because I have good balance and I also would like to know which exercise is good for people with good flexibility. I have a hard time running and lifting weights but I know I have a good balance and flexibility so I think it will be easier for me to keep in shape with exercises that that requier flexibility and balance. any idea what dancing classes should I take?

Yoga for increasing flexibility of the body and the bones? Want to increase the flexibility of my body and bones. Can anyone suggest any particular asanas, especially to make my back more pliable and supple? Thanks.

How important is flexibility to athletic speed and quickness? Just wondering because i am pretty fast and quick, but i have very tight hamstrings/muscles in general. i was wondering if working on flexibility would help also

How to develop flexibility for martial arts? I'm built like a bull, and about as flexible as one. I don't like stretching, what is the minimum I need to do to make gains in flexibility? Ummm, yeah, I KNOW I need to stretch. What is the MINIMUM stretching I need to do to see results?

How can I make my back stronger without losing flexibility? As a rhythmic gymnast of 13 years, my lower back is pretty much messed up. It aches all the time. I know I probably shoudln't be using it as much as I do in gymnastics and dance, but I don't want to stop. Are there any exercises I can do that will help make it stronger and reduce the pain, but without losing flexibility?

How to improve your flexibility at home? This question is for all the gymnasts, cheerleaders, dancers, etc... How can you improve your flexibility by yourself, exercising alone? Which exercises are the best? Você é do Brasil, não fala Brasileiro. Mas eu traduzo para português...:p Como melhorar a sua flexibilidade através de exercicíos em casa?

How can I increase flexibility in my knees? I have knee problems due to tight muscles around and inside the knee area. I was wondering if they're stretches that can benefit the knees. Also is there stretches I can do for my ankles as well I have very tight ankle flexibility too and it hurts sometimes.Anybody know if anything beneficial I sure would appreciate it.

How do I increase flexibility for tennis? I wanted to increase shoulder, elbow and wrist flexibility. I was told swimming would do this, and was wondering if their are any other exercises I can do in my home.

How to get the flexibility in polypropylene material product? After made an pp material product. Due to some problem it was broken. For that i want solution, how to make that product having flexibility nature

What are some exercises designed to release stiffness and increase flexibility? Well, I play tennis and I feel so stiff when serving and playing in general. I feel as if I can't get the maximum movement of my body. I want to increase my flexibility and endurance, but how do I do that?

Is it possible to gain flexibility at the age of 13 so i can start ballet ? hi i am 13 and i really like the idea of starting ballet; i am not Flexible and i want to know what i can do by myself to gain flexibility. Please can you give me some answers.

How Can i Improve my flexibility for kickboxing? Ive recently taken up kickboxing and was wondering how i can improve my flexibility for the kicks or how to improve power for the kicks as my punching is so much better. Any help is much appreciated!

How often do I have to do stretching to increase my flexibility in doing scorpion? I really really really need to improve my flexibility for scorpion. Please help me with this.

Any ideas to improve my flexibility in your sleep or in simple situations? like any tactics to improve? my flexibility is terrible and i need help! besides stretching for 10 minutes everyday is there a way to stretch for a long period of time in a comfortable manner?

How liquid rubber improves the flexibility of roofing structure? and how much they can assure it? How liquid rubber improves the flexibility of roofing structure? and how much they can assure it?

How can I improve the flexibility of my back? I'm still a few inches away from being able to lay on my stomach and touch my foot/feet to my head and in the future I'd like to be able to go a lot farther. What can I do to improve the flexibility of my back? What are some good stretches?

How can I get more flexibility in knee joints? I am in my late 40's and quite active. I have had numerous knee surgeries in my younger years, all rather minor ones, but I have lost, a long time ago, the ability to squat or kneel and have my hips touch my calves. I have been trying to actively stretch my knee joint and I think the actual ligaments, but my one side is almost and the other is a little further away from complete. If anyone has any PT training or along that line with advise I would appreciate it. As I grow with more birthdays, I am really tring to maintain the most flexibility that I can. All in health. Thanks for any replys.

Is it possible to get the flexibility and balance back to my body now that I'm 39? I'm considering going back into a martial art and really learning it for the first time. I'm 39 and don't work out as much anymore. Is it possible to get the flexibility, strength and energy back?

What is a combat style martial art that is good to have flexibility? I'm mostly thinking of upper body flexibility (like multiple attackers). any suggestions? this is directed at "Mee"- what kind of kung fu or karate?

How can I improve my overall flexibility? I've always been active since I was a little kid and remain so even up until now (17 years old). Still though, I am not very felxible. That being said, I really can't complain because I do not stretch because it is not a habit that I can get in to. When I do try I just get annoyed because I can't even reach my toes without bending my knees. Any other alternate methods to improve not only the flexibility to be able to reach my toes, but in all parts of my body? Help! Thanks.

What amendment passed since 1960 shows flexibility of the Constitution and how? This is a question for a report I'm doing. I just need a starter. The choices are #23-#27. I think the most probable is #25, but I don't know why it shows flexibility. Help!

What other exercise consider the trunk flexibility? Hey there! I really need help and you got to answer this. I know 'sit and reach' does help the trunk flexibility but i want something like a "substitute exercise" as what my teacher asked. I hope you can help me. Thanks

How can I increase lower body flexibility to be able to do the splits while also gaining muscle mass? I would like to gain more lower body flexibility to be able to do the splits but also workout my lower body too to gain muscle mass. What stretches are effective and does increasing muscle mass make it harder ie. do your muscles become too 'tight' to become flexible. I can do the splits on one side with my left leg in front but not the other way round or box (front splits).

What exercise should i do to increase flexibility of my wrist? What exercise should i do to increase flexibility of my wrist? can tell me with dumbbell?

What stretches can I do to gain flexibility to dance? I used to dance when I was a kid, but quit. I took ballet 1 this year as a PE class at my school, and now I want to dance more. The only problem is that I am extremely inflexible. When I do the splits forward I have to sit on one knee, and sideways I can barely do 90 degrees. What stretches can I do to help me gain flexibility if I stretch a lot over the summer?

What can I do now to ensure flexibility and healthy joints when I get older? Hello, I'm 21 years old (so I may be jumping the gun here), and I would like to know what I should include in my diet and exercise in order to maintain flexibility as I get older. It's not just a matter of being able to turn myself into an 80-year-old pretzel -- I'd just like to be able to walk and perform daily activities without great strain when age begins its onset.

How can I improve my balance and flexibility? I am skinny and short kinda. I want to fly in cheerleading. I need to improve my balance and flexibility. How can I do that?

What things in gymnastics take the most flexibility? I'm thinking of doing a science project on this, but I don't know how I would. What things take the most flexibility?

What is the best exercise for real flexibility? For a woman in her early 30's, which exercise is good for learning to do the splits and gain flexibility?

What are some examples of strength stamina and flexibility in every day life? I am doing GCSE PE (fastrack) and i am really stuck on this. Please can you give two examples for each stamina, strength and flexibility that we use in our every day life thanx xxxxxx

What stretches could i do to increase my flexibility for longer/better strides? What stretches could i do to increase my flexibility for longer/better strides?

What's an extreme way to increase flexibility for sprinting/short distance running? I run the 400 meters as my main event, but I also run the 100 and 200 meters. I want to know what's the BEST way to increase my flexibility (primarily in my hamstrings). I've always had a stiff body, and I want it to be more limber. If anyone has any resources/references that is good for the kind of stuff I do, that would be awesome. Thanks in advance!

What's the best way to improve flexibility for squatting? I'm a tall guy who's very inflexible but loves lifting weights. I don't want to lift improperly, so does anyone have suggestions on how to improve my flexibility for squats?

What are some very effective stretches to improve flexibility? I want to improve my flexibility, and I know that I have to stretch a lot to do so. What are some of the most effective stretches that I can do? (I'm a cheerleader, so I really want to try and make my legs and arms more flexible.)

What are some good stretches I can do to gain more flexibility in my legs? I love to dance but I have always been limited because of my lack of flexibility. I would like to gain enough flexibility to do a high kick or a split. What is the most effective way to change this?

How can I increase my flexibility for ballet? I know ballet already increases your flexibility, but I would appreciate it if you could give me extra stretches and stuff that i can work on at home to increase my flexibility.

What is the best way to improve flexibility? I do yoga at home for relaxation in my "calm time", usually on weekends with no plans or about an hour after dinner, when I'm alone. I have an easy routine, and I'm having trouble doing a few more advanced poses because of flexibility. I'm not overweight nor have any condition, or anything like that. I'm just really tall and have long limbs, so it's a bit hard to stretch, especially when the hamstring is included. Does anyone know any techniques to improve flexibility? -Thanks in advance! : ) ~Sky

What is the best way to increase leg flexibility so I can improve at Muay Thai? I can only kick to about waist level at the moment and want to be able to kick up to head level eventually. Any tips on technique or increasing flexibility to achieve my goal?

What does it mean when "great deal of flexibility" is listed in the job description? I'm currently applying for a position in my field. The employer lists one of the soft skills they are looking for as "great deal of flexibility". I'm not sure if that means someone capable of covering multiple positions like say an accountant temporarily filling in as receptionist, etc? Or does it mean a candidate who is flexible with working hours, benefits, etc? Does anyone have any ideas?

Good ways for a guy to improve his flexibility? I do ballet, jazz, tap and want to improve my flexibility. I know the most basic way is to stretch, but is there any other ways that i can see quicker results? or any certain stretches that improve it more than others? Thanks!

What are some things you should look for when buying a new rod IE Length, flexibility ect? So, if you're planning to buy a new spinning rod and the brands Daiwa, Shimano, Pfleuger, Quantum ect don't exist. They're all just brandless labeless rods. What are some features you look for on them, like ^ length, flexibility, guide size, grip material ect. All the rods are 2 piece with pre spooled reels.

Does increasing your flexibility do much to improve your strength or vertical leap? I've hit a bit of a plateau in my workouts. Will increasing my flexibility help me to break out of my plateau?

Why would the flexibility in the responses of body in nicotinic receptors be useful? Nicotinic receptors always produce depolarizations while muscarinic receptors may cause depolarizations or hyperpolarizations. Briefly explain why this is possible. Why would this flexibility in the responses of the body be useful?

What Job can i work that offers the same flexibility as a loan officer? I am a currently working as a loan officer, but lately it has been extremely slow. Everyone who has been sent to me hasnt been approved other than 1 person in the last month. So with that being said, i am looking to find another job that has the same flexibility in work hours as a loan officer. i usually work most of the day, but can leave as i please if i need to go do something. any ideas???

Is it possible to increase flexibility, or does everyone have a different limit? Hi, wondering if some people are naturally more flexible than others and whether people that are not born very flexible can build up the same degree of flexibility through practise? Or is it that our bodies have a limit to how much we can stretch, and even practise won't help us go beyond that limit?

How important is flexibility for handball goalie ? So how important is flexibility for handball goalkeeper ? Can u be also good with less flexibility or u must be able to do splits to be good ?

How can I increase my hamstring and lower back flexibility? I am very inflexible... I am about 4 inches from touching my toes at my best, I was wonder what specific stretches i could do to improve my flexibility in my lower back and hamstrings. I've tried just bending over but i was thinking more of a routine (set of stretches) I could do

What discipline can I study to improve flexibility? I'm a martial arts instructor, and I stretch out every day, but I have still lost some flexibility as I've gotten older. I'm still more felixble than average, but I can feel the tightness in the muscles slowing me down some. I've been thinking of pilates to improve flexibility. Does it work for that? Is there anything better? Does anyone know of a good DVD stretching program I can do at home?

How Can I Increase Flexibility for Cheerleading? I am trying out for cheerleading this June. Tumbling skills aren't required as my Coach is willing to teach them. But, in the meantime, how can I increase my flexibility so I'm capable of doing stunts and tumbling? Are there any streches I should do daily before tryouts? Any other tips of physical preperation are appreciated. Do you have any good streches that you can suggest? I already do crunches leg lifts.

How does the structure of the spine account for its flexibility? How does the structure of the spine account for its flexibility? How does the movement permitted by a hinge joint differ from the one allowed by a ball-socket hinge? I need a reasonable answer. Thanks BEST ANSWER 10 POINTS

What are some exersizes that can increase the hip joints flexibility? I am actually quite flexible in my legs, mainly my back. I am now just wondering if any one would like to help me with some exersizes that i could do to increase my hip flexibility. I would be great if some one could help, :)