gaining more flexibility?

[oai]

hi guys. does anyone have recommendations on how to become more flexible? like right now, i can't even touch my toes and my neck gets achy often.

i've heard about pilates & yoga. what are your experiences? thanks!

[spicyfull]

Those are EXCELLENT. Stretch every chance you can, so the Muscles don't tighten and shorten.

[Nektar]

I just found this great website...
http://trickstutorials.com/index.php?page=content/flx3

I have seen good increases in my flexibility after doing some of these dynamic stretches daily.

[oai]

thanks guys for the recommendations. i'm about to check out the site right now. :)

[Draginvry]

I practice le parkour for my flexibility.

[Blazin'Jane]

I am a big fan of yoga for building flexibility ( the frist thing that goes on us as we age!), strength, and balance. It is not, however, a quick fix. I did video tapes in my basement for years --there are tons of them out there--and now am taking a class in addition to my home practice. It's incredible!

[Eva]

My advice -- stretch some amount every day even if only for 5 minutes. And don't push it. You can start right now.

[oai]

oh yes. i have pushed it and felt the pain for more than a week. http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/SHOE_tutorials/current%20emo/thlaugh.gif

thanks guys for taking the time to respond. i've been trying yoga but will have to forego it. for some reason, it's really painful for me, although i "feel" like i don't push the poses at all. http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/SHOE_tutorials/current%20emo/confused.gif

[Draginvry]

My advice -- stretch some amount every day even if only for 5 minutes. And don't push it. You can start right now.

I also recommend stretching periodically throughout the day, especially if the muscles feel weak or stiff.