modx-lite Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Basically, I've realised just how un-flexible I am. Can't touch my toes etc, and just generally always stiff (please, no jokes, before some wise-guy tries :o) So yeah, any pointers on getting more flexible would be good, links to any useful websites etc. I'm 17 n still slowly growing, and have shit knees and ankles, if that' of any use to you. Ask for anything else you need to know. Cheers everyone :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 parkour (or free running) is mint for this. Try and jump from two feet to two feet up high things, across things, over things, I think it helps to do a small bounce before you take off though. That really gets the muscles working, but be sure to strech before and after to prevent injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsguru Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 stretching is a great help, just search the net theres loads of sites, as ali c said thoughs movement will make you muscles more explosive and will be good for power moves but not flexibility, if youre interested in that search for plyometrics on google that should help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon W Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Just ‘warm up’ as normal THEN stretch as stretching before you ride is pointless as muscles should be warm when stretching. Just do all the normal stretches like touching you’re toes with straight legs and trying to touch the lower part of you’re shoulder blades with you’re arms. These make a huge difference physically AND phycalogically because it puts you into a good frame of mind knowing you’re willing to try and give you’re riding a boost by any means possible. ;) Stretch and reap the rewards (Y) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 My girlfriend recommends THIS (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 My girlfriend recommends THIS :) ← Ballet is really good for flexibility, balance and ALOT of strength try and do ballet and see how hard it is (Y) :D :o ;) im not going to, cause it makes you look gay... i dont want that... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 New huggies 5x strechier than the leading competitor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picki Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 ha ha... go to yoga classes....might be a bit gay like but youd get well flexible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 just do the main stretches everyday and see how it goes? some one mentioned jumping up and down 20 times a day as high as you can go to improve springyness ;) im gunna try it and see what happens (Y)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_gap girl Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 i used to be dead flexy when i was about 10-11 i could do the splits the lot.. now its gone out of the window 5 years down the line.. my knees are nakered, week ankles and wrist's, elbows and shoulders its not good.. i'll be a criple at 60 LOL maybe yoga or something lol i think if someone is very flexy it helps loads when your riding.. to be flexy youv got to have a fair bit of muscle try doin' this ;) or this.. :) (Y) maybe not.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liss Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Oooo yeah...I used to be able to back flip, and do the splits and stuff really easily when I was about 12....stopped for some reason and can't do the splits for shit.... Just do basic muscle exercises, warm up first, and then build your way up....to more 'vigorous' stretches... Liss xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_gap girl Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Oooo yeah...I used to be able to back flip, and do the splits and stuff really easily when I was about 12....stopped for some reason and can't do the splits for shit.... Just do basic muscle exercises, warm up first, and then build your way up....to more 'vigorous' stretches... Liss xxx ← ;) :) hehe Liss like to MrMonkeys thread.. girls are flexyer than boys :D (Y) but again it can be done by males Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Just doing simple stretches before you go to bed can be a big help. About 3 months ago I started doing little stretches about 3 times a day, all I'd do is put my fingers to my toes, hold it for about 5 - 10 seconds then stop, then repeat 4 or 5 times. Within about a month I was able to lay the centre bits of my fingers flat on the floor, and I'd do the same each day. After another month I was able to comfortably lay my hands totally flat on the floor, almost being able to touch my knees with my head. Recently I've stopped due to working crazy long hours and having no time to do it, but I intend to get bang on it now I'm on holidays. In short, give stretches a go, it's very little effort and can be a big help in the long run (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_gap girl Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Talk about flexible :D :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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