Learning the Splits (aged 39)

I learned the splits in 60 days.
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[LauraTryUK]

Notes about this video:
1. I did my splits practice after my morning workout when my body was warm.

2. I was able to do the splits as a child, so the muscle memory was probably within my body - I think this made progress quite quick in the first few weeks.

3. I have tried learning the splits on and off as an adult (you'll see in my 30 days of yoga video) and got pretty close to full splits many times, but my practice was not consistent and I always gave up. Again, I think this previous practice helped me get the full splits in 60 days.

4. I was going to make this a 30-day challenge but then decided against it as it would have meant pushing hard and a possible injury. I am pleased I took it for as long as it needed to be.

[TyBalance]

Her dropping into a split in that yellow dress at that party literally has me hollering 😂😂😂 I love it so much! Congratulations woman!

[stephaniecox]

I'm 75 and going to do this challenge. I figure it'll take me twice as long. I'll do it though! Thanks for the inspiration ❤

[stevencottam]

I’m 61 and today managed 500 press ups and 100 pull ups, your challenges inspire me, ( never had a warm shower for 4 months ) you are amazing!

[TheSoundsInside]

I’ve tried on and off to work towards the splits sooo many times. You’ve inspired me to begin my practice again!

[luciehsuen]

Thanks for showing how to do the spilts. Step by step. Discipline & practice. I am 70. Still able to do the split. Never stop learning.
No pressure just enjoy.
Work at it it will come.
Accepting what comes❤️.

[athommo]

I used to be able to do the splits in my 20s (57 now) and I’ve always done yoga so I’m reasonably strong and flexible. But I’ve always had some degree of hip tightness/impingement and low back pain. I’m 5 days into this challenge and my hip and low back pain have all but disappeared. I do this before bed and the 10 minutes gives me the same buzz as a 1 hour yin class. So pleased I came across this. 😊

[celestek.]

⭐️WARM UP⭐️
Please remember to warm up, getting your heart pumping for a few minutes BEFORE trying stretching like this. It’s very important, because you can get injured very easily if you don’t.💗

[cottondai]

So far the best progression of split I have ever seen in YouTube.

[starhill]

I love that you’re in your thirties learning this. It’s rare to see people trying anything new after 25. I’m rapidly approaching 25 & I’m not done challenging myself & learning things. In fact I’m just getting started.
You’re an inspiration 💕

[lifeishealinghealthwellnes]

It seems like the best exercise to achieve the split is the split itself. I have been doing other various exercises for months with little or no gain. Recently, I switched over to spending most of my time in the split position and noticing much more progress. Thanks so much for pioneering the way.

[JesseDriftwood]

I've wanted to learn how to do the splits as long as I can remember! This made me feel like I just might be able to! So cool!

[elainealmquist]

My favorite thing about your videos is that we're the same age, and I just love to know another woman is still setting goals, showing up for herself every day, and showing how the body can do amazing things. Thank you!

[stuff]

This was the most realistic video I’ve seen! I love how you took it slow and how once you got the splits, you explained how it helped you run better! You said your hips and glutes felt sooo much looser! That’s enough motivation for me!

[portiabartel]

So encouraging! I'm 31 and I've been doing pole dancing for a little over a year. There are SO many cool moves and poses that require flexibility that I do NOT have because I can't do splits at all. I really want to be able to do the splits to improve my form and flexibility, but I've been so discouraged, it sounded like it would take YEARS to be able to get the right form

[Aziara]

I'm gonna start training. I'm 36 and have anterior pelvic tilt, and have had lots of back and hip pain from tight muscles for most of my life. Thanks for the inspiration!

[paigemaster]

Amazing work! I've joined Gymnastics 5 weeks ago at 32 yrs old and its so fun! I've noticed major progress but this video is encouraging me to work on my splits (one of my goals) more often throughout the week! Thank you!

[noglenogle]

Thank you so much for sharing this.
I'm 53 and starting today.
My motivation now is to correct MY pelvic tilt.
Bonus!! Thanks again!

[angelsjoker]

As far as I know, plantar fasciitis has a lot to do with tight calf-muscles that put tension on the tendons leading down to under your foot. (Calf stretching exercises were most effective to relieve the plantar fasciitis pain long-term for me). When you train for the front splits, you also stretch the calves, so it makes sense that you also experience improvement with your plantar fasciitis.

[TheGoalisSublime]

I’m so proud of you. I’m 30 and I have never been flexible. I am as stiff as a brick. I’ve been inconsistent with trying to master them but you have inspired me to take it seriously