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Flexibility Stretches.? I am trying to get more flexibility, I thought about trying yoga, but I dont want to go to a class. Does anyone know of a good website or book I can get that has beginners stretches, I need the most basic thing there is, I have almost no flexibility.

flexibility stretches?!? im a gymnast, so im very flexible, but i'd love to be even more flexible! any pictures/videos/good explainations of new stretches for back & leg flexibility (besides boring, obvious ones likes splits & bridges) would ge great. gracias :D

Flexibility stretches..? What are some examples of FLEXIBILITY STRETCHES?? some good ones hehe xx thanks

FLEXiBiLiTY STRETCHES!!????? does anybody have any stretches to become mroe fllexible? thanks!

any back flexibility stretches to improve back bends? i need to improve my back flexibility to be able to improve my back bend and backbend kickover. if there are any good stretches then that would be good. Also any shoulder flexibility stretches.

Flexibility stretches to help with dance? Hey, I'm in a little crisis I took dancing off for quite a while and my friend wants me to help her out with a routine. I'm currently not flexible at all and I would like to work that back up to par before my audition in November. Dose anybody happen to know of some good stretches that will help with flexibility? thanks.

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?

Stretches to gain flexibility for the splits: Am I trying too hard? I'm trying to get more flexibility in my legs but everytime I do stretches, for the next few days my muscles are sore and I end up having even less flexibility in the following days. Am I trying too hard? Should I take it slower? Any tips on stretching for flexibility are welcome!!

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.

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.)

Can anybody tell me some stretches to improve my flexibility? Can anybody list and describe how to perform some good stretches to improve flexibility in my legs please?

What kind of stretches can help increase flexibility? I would like to be more flexible like to be able to do splits and all.. I heard that stretching everyday was a good way to increase flexibility.. so wat kinda stretches help? pls explain if possible or put links.. thanks!

any good stretches to increase flexibility? i have a concert in 2 weeks and id really like some tips and stretches for flexibility, especially for high kicks and floor work.

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.

Does anyone know of any good flexibility stretches? I use to dance and now i'm trying to get back into shape...i'm kinda stiff and i need some good stretches

Stretches to increase hamstring flexibility after an injury? About 2 months ago I pretty badly pulled my right hamstring when I went into a split without fully stretching before. I just finished my physical therapy program last week, and my hamstring is supposedly fully healed. But I lack the flexibility I had before the injury, and my first dance competition of the season is in 2 weeks. Do you know of any stretches I could do that wouldn't over-exert my newly healed hamstring but would help me re-gain my flexibility quickly? Thanks!

I need some flexibility stretches? I need some flexibility stretches to do? If you know any can you mention some to me please that i can try.

Stretches to increase the flexibility in my back? Does anyone know any good stretches/exercises that can help me increase the flexibility of my back?

What are some stretches for flexibility? i am going to try out for an all star cheerleading squad in about 4 months and i need some stretches that will help with flexibilty! or any other cheerleading stretches or exercies will help!

what are the best stretches for flexibility? what stretches will help me get flexible ? and are the most effective? preferably stretches i can do at home !

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?

Which stretches will help me improve flexibility for kickboxing? Ive recently taken up kickboxing and my kicks lack power mainly due to lack of flexibility. Could anyone give me a stretching plan which i can fit into 10 minutes of the day? Thanks alot!

What are some stretches to increase flexibility? Hey, I'm a guy and I was wondering how to do a splits and become way more flexible? I don't do any other sport besides football and wrestling, so I don't think I'm very flexible. What are like, a bunch of stretches I can do? I don't want to do cheerleading, gynmastics or anything. uh, not so much for the splits man, as I want to just increase my range of motion and lessen my chances of injury. I messed up my shoulders during wrestling, I don't want to do it again this year.

Are there any stretches that can improve my overall flexibility? I am a gymnast and i do gymnastics twice a week but i need to improve my flexibility, especially in the back, legs and hip. I was wondering if anyone has any tips or any stretches that i could do and how often. Thanks ... hope to hear from you soon =D

What are some Stretches i could do to train my flexibility to learn Martial Arts Kicks? Hey im wondering if anyones got some images possibly of stretches i could do to train my flexibility if not a detailed runthrough thanks :D

Good warm ups or stretches for flexibility? Please givem me examples and steps for doing good stretches or flexibility in my legs.... PLease help! NEED A splt... I can not do yoga! THX!

Any good stretches for back flexibility? besides bridges. I want to be able to do scorpians and such, i can do power-bridges and have average flexibility in my back but i want to enhance it. ideas?

What Are Some Good Stretches To Do For Flexibility? I wanna get more flexible on the ice, and do lower dips and more shoot the ducks. I'm not really flexible and when I do a dip my butt is sticking out in the air, and it's really embarassing to do. What are some stretches I could do to help me? And how many times and how long should I do them for? Thanks a bunch!

What are some good stretches for extreme back flexibility? I am dying to have a straight leg scorpion, for those of you who know what that is. I'm very flexible, but my back needs to be stretched, bad! Any good stretches?

What are the best stretches/exercises for increasing flexibility? I need something that isn't hard on the knees. They have a tendency to dislocate. Links? Youtube vids? Directions on how to perform the stretches correctly?

What are some good stretches to increase flexibility in my hips and legs? I would also like to know how to increase my verticle jump.

What are some cheerleading stretches that help with flexibility? I am going to try out for a competitive traveling team in about 6 months. i am not really flexible and i need some stretches that will help.

What are some safe, easy stretches to improve overall flexibility? I'm not flexible at all. I'm lucky if I can touch my ankles... and I want to change that. What are some safe, easy stretches I can do to? How often should I stretch? How long should I hold each stretch?

Has anyone got any stretches to improve flexibility? I have been dancing since I was little and have always had really bad flexibility :-( I couldn't improve coz I rode horses and it can be dangerous to be flexible when jumping. However I have quit horses and really need to improve fast in flexibility for an upcoming exam. PLEASE HELP ME!!! I do ballet, tap, modern/jazz and contempory!!! Thanks :-)

Ballet stretches to increase flexibility? Hi! I took ballet for five years during high school and my first year of college. During those years, I struggled with flexibility. After five years, I STILL could not do a split. I stopped taking ballet for about four years, and have just picked it up again recently. Does anyone know any good stretches that will help me gain flexibility in my "bands of steel" muscles? Thanks!

Has anyone got any suggestions for stretches to improve my flexibility? I'd like to become more flexible. Does anyone have any suggestions for some stretches I could try?

What are the areas where a dancer needs flexibility and what are some stretches? So I am a ballet, jazz, lyrical dancer but I'm not that flexible! I can do the splits but I want to be even more flexible, especially in my turnout, my leg to the side (like doing a tilt or a pitch) arabesque, and my leg to the front. So if you could tell me some stretches for these things!!! Thanks

Are there any stretches to improve flexibility that will help with the splits? i really want to get the splits but i'm not flexible enough at the moment!

What Are Some Good Stretches To Gain Flexibility In The Legs? LONG ANSWER'S PLEASE / RIGHT NOW IM TRAINING FOR CHEER. SO I NEED MORE STRETCHES TO TRY GIVE ME DETAIL Pl0x.

What are the best exercises or stretches to get more flexibility in hamstrings and upper quads? I asked this already, but I said hip flexors and I think I meant quads. I'm not an anatomy whiz but I'll bet someone out there is. This is to do the splits I'm about 2 inches away from front splits and a vertical foot from side splits.

What are the best exercises or stretches to get more flexibility in hamstrings and hip flexors? My reasoning is wanting to do the splits. I can almost do the variety where one leg is forward and the other back on both sides, but I stick at about 2 or 3 inches from the mat. I also can't do the box splits well. I stop at around 1' from all the way down. Suggestions? Specific stretches, preferibly. Yoga's great. I do it all the time.

I am training for sprinting the 200's, what stretches should i do to improve performance and flexibility? I am training for sprinting the 200's, what stretches should i do to improve performance and flexibility?

what are some good stretches to dramatically increase flexibility? I'm trying to do a split, but I don't know what to do with the back leg when I go down.

Best stretches for increasing flexibility fast (im a dancer)? I'm a dancer and need to get better back flexibility! Please describe some stretches that would help me fast...Also my hips are not very open at all (my strattle is terrible), so what are some stretches besides the basic "sit w/ your legs apart and stretch forward" that would help me? And if you can, what are some good abdominal exercises that won't hurt my back and won't require any equipment? Thank you!

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?

Stretches/Exercises to gain the flexibility to bend over whilst standing and touch my toes? I'm not a very fit person, but, when I want to do something, I just do stretches and stuff for a few months, and then I'm flexible enough :D (splits and stuff) I'll assume bending over, without bending my knees to touch my toes would have the same concept? What stretches should I try/practise to achieve this?

What are good BEGINNER stretches for back flexibility.? I can't even BEGIN to arch my back. I can bend over forward and fall asleep that way, but ask me to lay on my stomach and grab my ankles? You're kidding me - I can barely grab one, and that's only because I can twist sideways. I'm 47, in otherwise too-fat shape but am somewhat active, generally speaking, other than spending my life sitting in front of a computer.

At what time of day is it best to stretch for flexibility? Morning or Night? Also, what are some good flexibility stretches that are uncommon and some good core strengthening excercises too? I'm a sophomore and am going to pole vault next year, so balance drills are also good. Best answer will go to the person who addresses the most of my concerns in the best way.

What are some good stretches to increase spine flexibility? Basically self explanatory xD Including images would be nice.

Do you guys know any good stretches to help my flexibility? I'm a dancer, and I really want to improve on my splits. Any help?

What are some exercises/stretches to help for flexibility? What can help become more flexible? I used be able to do perfect splits, walk on my hands, and a lot more. So what can I do to help my flexibilty???

scorpion and flexibility stretches (dancers, cheerleaders, yoga)? I need my heel stretch, scorpion, scale, splits, back, leg everything flexible! please give me your best stretches! Any yoga, cheerleading, and dance tips will be best for me! thanks so much!

Why does it hurt so bad to do stretches that increase my flexibility? I want to be a cheerleader and right now I am working on a split. This is the site I am using to help me out: http://gymnastics.about.com/od/trainingadvice/ss/frontsplit_2.htm As I do these stretches it hurts REALLY bad! Is it because I am not used to it? Is this normal? I am going on 16, is it because I didn't do these when I was younger? Thanks!

What are some good stretches I can do to gain flexibility? I'm a dancer so it is vital.

what are the best stretches/stretch routines for total body flexibility? need some new stretch routines. need to be good and limber for mma. any suggestions?

Stretches for flexibility in cheerleading? so this year i made it onto my high school team for cheer, and i'm a flyer. i have a scorpion, but i struggle to get into it sometimes. i want to increase my leg/back flexibility. any suggestions? i have both left&right splits but not the middle.

How can i step my flexibility game up? What exercises or stretches can i do to become more flexible?

What are some stretches I can do too improve my flexibility? ^.^ what the question says.

What are some GOOD stretches for dancers to really improve flexibility? please give me good details. thanks

what stretches can a 21 year old guy do to gain the flexibility to do the splits? I am a 21 year old mail, getting ready to start ballet lessons in about a month, and I want to be able to do the splits. I am 6'8" tall and weigh 180 pounds, so pretty skinny, so kinda flexible already. Please be detailed or post links and pics, but I want to know what I can do to get to a point where I can do the splits the quickest.

Stretches to improve flexibility? Does anyone know any stretches for my legs that will improve my flexibility for splits (both ways)? Thanks!

Has anybody gained a lot of flexibility from stretching? What method did you use? How long did it take? I am looking for personal experience. I have read all the books on how to do it, but I have yet to meet anybody who could tell me how they did it. I have been stretching for a long time myself using various methods and not gaining much flexibility.

What stretches should I do to increase my flexibility to make a split for dance?

Any sugestions of stretches that can improve my flexibility- do spits and kick higher?

What are some stretches that increase flexibility?

Flexibility and stretching -- why do experts say it is all about the joints -- and not about supple muscles? I want to know how stretching works and get more flexible. Stuff I read on the internet says it's about flexible joints. I don't see how joints have anything to do with it. If you took a skeleton I'm sure you could move its limbs any way you want. Surely it's the muscles that need stretching and determine flexibility?

Does anyone know any good exercises/stretches to help gain back flexibility? ? So after 12 years of martial arts training I suffered a severe knee injury and had to have several surgeries and a lot of work done to both of my knees. Now, (about a year later) I'm just starting to get back into karate but I've lost almost all of the flexibility in my legs. Does anyone know any good stretches/exercises that would help me gain back my flexibility but doesn't put too much strain on the knees?

Hip flexibility exercises/stretches? hey i do brazilian jiu jitsu (a grappling martial art) and in not that flexible, i know it will improve my game if i can increase my hip flexibility so if you know any really good stretches/exercises for me to do on a daily basis please post them, thanks a lot!

Good stretches/exercises for increasing flexibility? I'm thinking of joining colorguard in the fall, but I need to get in better shape and become more flexible before then. Does anybody know of any good stretches or exercises that could help me? The routines often involve a lot of lyrical/contemporary dancing, if that helps anything... Thanks in advance!

What are some stretches I can do to improve my back flexibility so I can do a layback spin?

I'm trying to find more stretches to help my flexibility? I ice skate and I would like to become way more flexible

what are some stretches to increase general flexibility for goaltenders?

Are there any certain stretches I could do to improve flexibility in my legs, without injuring anything!? I am 15 years old, I am considering taking ballet, as I have heard from several girls in ballet they believe it's not too late of an age to start, but it takes great dedication! But if it did end up being my thing, I would most deffinently be dedicated enough, but in the mean time, I was wondering if there is any certain stretching techniques any one could teach me in a few steps, also good for tennis! Thanks so much! I hope that was detailed enough!

What are some important stretches when wanting to jump higher? List a bunch of stretches basketball players use in order to help improve flexibility in their range of motion for jumping? I heard for most people who are close to dunking or a few inches away from dunking. Sometimes all they need to do is improve on their flexibility by stretching more harder for more flexibility giving them better range of motion. Anybody know any stretches that the basketball players use to improve their range of motion for jumping?

Specific Dance Flexibility Stretches? I have dance auditions in august, and i need specific parts of my body stretched so that i can excecute certain techniques and please, im asking, no book , class, tape suggestions. those things cost money. Also, nothing that may have dance equipment, a dance barre or a partner in it. i cant obtain those things right now, and my friends dont do dance, they dont like it, and they have lives and jobs of their own. Honestly, i need stretches to/for 1. open my pelvis (for splits, toe touches) 2. an arabesque 3. behind the thighs 4. the inner thighs 5. the thigh 6. do very high leg kicks 7. do extensions 8. do toe touches also how do you do switch leaps? what i mean is how do you work up to do them

stretches for flexibility? what are the best stretches for improving your overall flexibility

Stretches to imprve flexibility? are there stretches that you can do every day to improve your flexibility? if so wat are they and which are most effective? overll i mean

Whats the best way to gain flexibility? I want to increase my overall flexibility. I stretch on a daily basis. Should i hold stretches for longer? Should i stretch further so it hurts? Should i strech several times a day? On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being feel pretty much nothing & 5 being feeling like your ligaments are going to snap, how far do you go with your stretches.

Does yoga really help you get flexible? If not what are the best stretches or activities to gain flexibility?