Flexability

[danfaggella]

I do certain stretches everyday. These include a hamstring stretch for one minute, a butterfly for one minute, a split for 30 seconds and a rubber guard (pull inside of ancle to chin) stretch for 30 seconds per leg. If I continue this will I see increased flexability or do i need a more demanding stretch schedule?

[danfaggella]

Anyone?

I really don't know enough about stretching and I was hoping someone could provide some pointers.

[cbortelny]

upper body?

You might want to do some upper body stretching too. Do you do any weight lifting? If you do, you should definitly stretch out after a workout to avoid becoming musclebound. I read in flex or M&D that it also helps disperse lactic acid and speed recovery time. If you cant touch your fingers behind yhour head(one over the shoulder one past the hip) you should use a towel to stretch your tri's out.

[danfaggella]

Can STRETCHING once a day for a minute or a half minute increase flexibility over time?

[grappler-jordan]

I do it twice a day for a similar routine, it seems to work for me. My durations for my stretches are a little longer and I do a few more (including some upper body and back stretches) but I find it has worked well to increase my flexibility... especially for rubber guard applications >=]

[jorickdd]

http://www.cmcrossroads.com/bradapp/docs/rec/stretching/stretching_toc.html#SEC28

Everything you want to know about stretching.

For martial arts train PNF-stretching (see link) every other day, and dynamic stretching on the off days.

Your genetic maximum can be achieved within 2-3 months according to the link.. I started PNF stretching working towards the front- and sidesplit last week and am already making great progress.

[deathstrike]

This site might be helpful. http://people.bath.ac.uk/masrjb/Stre...etching_1.html

[Chi_dan_joe]

Dynamic stretching is good, you don't have to keep warming up to kick high; so kick with some ankle weights.