BEGINNER FLEXIBILITY ROUTINE (Stretches for the Inflexible)

Not flexible? Follow along with this 30 min stretch routine designed to help increase flexibility! Great for beginner's or anyone in need of a great stretch!

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[MadFit]

Let me know how you enjoyed this stretch routine! I am by no means a professional, but I do believe that doing these stretches on a regular basis will definitely increase your flexibility! Much love! See you soon Xx- Maddie

[Peag]

“Pull yourself a little further”
Ma’am this is as far is it goes

[Emzo-yber]

“Keep that leg at a 90 degree angle”

Me: 45 degrees take it or leave it

[cinnamonbun]

"really allow yourself to sit into this pose"

my brain: i allow you
my body: no

[starsalign]

for the people just starting this, i have some advice.
don't push yourself too hard on the first few days or otherwise you'll feel pain next day and won't be able to continue.
be consistent and always warm up a little before stretching.

[katherinemaeve]

Anyone else trying to get flexible now that they're stuck in their house with nothing better to do?

Update #2: I missed a couple of days, but I have mostly been doing this for 3 weeks every night and I am SO much closer to being able to touch my toes. I've never been able to do that or do the splits, but I tried going down into the splits position and I was the closest I've ever been. I was still like 6 inches from the ground, but progress is what is important in this case. Once you make it a routine, you find yourself wanting to stay in the stretches even longer even though it hurts a little bit because you can feel the muscles stretching. How are you guys doing? Have you noticed any improvements?

Update! I have been doing this consistently for the past two weeks and I have seen a MAJOR difference. When I tell you that I am NOT flexible at all, I mean it. I'm going to keep doing this every night before I go to sleep just to have a routine. My biggest piece of advice would be to focus on your breathing while you are stretching. Keep up the good work, guys! :)

[biancawantsbooks]

Yo, talking from experience, if you haven't seen the video yet and are scrolling through comments, *do not* try to go as far as she goes. Do not push too much so that the pain you feel is unbearable. Take it easy, especially the first time. Of course, there will be a little pain (/moderate when she says to "pull in closer"), but that's all you should allow yourself to feel. Your muscles will be dead for the next week otherwise. Don't pull on them crazily. You need to let your body adjust to this.
Good luck everyone! :>

[lindasimpfendorfer]

Thank you. I'm 73 with arthritis in my hips. I started stretching with you last week and already I am having an easier time getting in the bathtub and putting on my shoes and socks, which had become more difficult since staying home so much during the pandemic. This is a great routine, although I can't do everything, but I'm trying and it's working. Thanks again!

[tiredbrainz]

This is definitely for beginners. I’m not a flexible person either but doing this everyday has made me very flexible. (This is after COMMITTING for several months. Not just a day then complaining about it) when I first started I couldn’t stretch anywhere near as much as she did but I stretched as much as I could without overdoing it/hurting myself. Being sore after it’s normal(not hurting but sore, like working out after not doing it for a good while) consistency is 100% key. Every week or even day if you can, push yourself to stretch deeper than the week/day before. Again, never overdo it, as you can end up actually hurting yourself. 💛 (also drinking plenty of water and keeping up with a healthy diet and lifestyle/Mindset is a huge help)

[User-]

“Put your leg down on the mat”
Bold of you to assume I have a mat

[janitraprabaswara]

You did it calmly.
For me, it was a lot of pain, grunting, weird sounds, and my body shaking like crazy.

[NancyEllenB]

Is there a level that's before beginner???? I just did this and learned I'm as flexible as a flagpole.

[lemon]

This is actually the exact stretch routine they teach in serious dance classes as warmups before each lesson to prevent the dancers from injuring themselves. It may seem kind of thorough but trust doing this exact routine in this order everyday for a few months you will have flexibility for life.

[ThePaperBaggal]

ok I was feeling really discouraged because I cannot hold these poses but these comments made me feel so much better

[nostaries]

I was born with brachial plexus paralysis and have double scoliosis. I’ve been doing this stretch routine everyday for about 3 months and I’m amazed at how much better I feel now. I thought having back pain everyday was normal. Now, with simple stretches everyday my back hurts 80% less. I can also touch my toes and do the splits!!!!

[meikusje]

The most important part is knowing where your limits are. You don't have to go as far as she goes, and you don't have to hold it as long as she does. You can take a breather during the exercises if it becomes too much. Just go as far as your body allows you and keep doing that, and every time you do it your body will go a little further. The thing to keep in mind is: you should feel it and it's okay to be shaky, but it should never *hurt*. If it starts to hurt, move back a little or go back into a resting position for a second or two. And make sure to warm up before and cool down after.

[mooky]

I've been following this vid every day for two weeks - thank you for putting this together! I'm a dude pushing 50. I go through periods of getting fitter and then letting myself go, and then rinse, repeat. I haven't stretched since middle school (I know). I could barely reach mid-shin from a standing position the first day. Today, I can almost lay my palms straight to the floor. Bonus: my persistent lower back pain has all but vanished. Will shake up the routine with other MadFit vids, but thanks again. I actually FEEL better after having stretched. Who knew?

[ezekielfrranks]

My first week I went from the flexibility of a log, to the flexibility of a wet log. Making progress, slowly. Thank you for this "beginner" routine. I'll be glad when it feels like a beginner routine. Right now it feels like some Zen Master routine. Thank you for this great routine.

[mawadaa]

Every time she says "feel that stretch" means to me "feel that pain".

[larateixeira]

I have been doing this stretch for six months now, AND WOW! I’m able now to do splits, my body has been so much relaxed and I gained so much flexibility… totally recommend this video to be a part of you daily routine, life changing