How to improve flexibility

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   HubPagesposted 14 years ago

   How to improve flexibility

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   T Walterposted 14 years ago

   To improve your flexibility you must stretch major muscle groups  on a daily basis. The stretch needs to be sustained for approx 30 secs without bouncing so that the muscle fibers are given enough time to adapt to the new length of the muscle. Major muscle groups get tight with poor posture, repetitive actions and lifestyle habits eg. sitting at computers. Common muscles that require stretching are hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, upper trapezius and the triceps.
   Yoga and Pilates are excellent ways to improve your flexibility.

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   kephriraposted 14 years ago

   If you are already doing a bit of stretching but your having problems making progress, or if you just want to take it up to the next level then stretching machines can really help. Here is a hub I wrote about them: http://www.hubpages.com/hub/stretching-machines

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   Sue Adamsposted 14 years ago

   To improve flexibility you need to increase you movement vocabulary. That means learn to move and position your body in more than the existing few possibilities at your disposal. For example, if you want to stretch your hamstrings right now you don't even have to get off your chair. All you have to do is get another chair and place one leg (straight knee) on it. When it becomes uncomfortable, swap sides. More info on my series of hubs:
   How to Become a Better mover.

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   Katelyn Weelposted 14 years ago

   When it comes to physical fitness, there are four primary areas of concern.... Most often neglected on this list is flexibility, but the short and long term benefits of flexibility training are astounding, and you don't ever need to set foot in a gym. Here's how to improve your stretch... read more

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   Marisa Wrightposted 14 years ago

   The key to improving flexibility is regular exercise, and not to try to stretch all your muscles at once. Here's a good example of how to break down your stretching for legs:
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Leg-Flexibility-Stretches

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