You can train to become more flexible. How flexible you can become also depends on your muscles and the position of your joints. With these 8 tips you get the best out of yourself.
Always warm up your muscles before stretching to reduce the risk of injury.
Stretch until you feel a light stretch and then hold that pose for about half a minute. Don't bounce too much and don't force yourself.
Try to relax your body so that gravity can do its work.
Do not hold your breath while stretching, as this locks your body, as it were. Breathe out deeply when you want to progress.
If you've been doing yoga regularly for a few weeks, you'll probably notice the difference. You don't have to be flexible to start with yoga.
With running you build strength in your legs, in other words:short muscles. Therefore, always stretch your muscles after running.
Be aware of your body and muscles. Do you have no idea what to pay attention to when stretching? Then ask for help at the gym or in your sports class. Yoga and Pilates are suitable classes to work on your flexibility.
You may feel something, but you are not meant to be in pain. Listen carefully to your body while stretching.
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