guv Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 in order to increase flexibility, how often should u stretch? how long should stretches be held for? & is it possible to increase flexibility while increasing strength or stamina... or is it better to focus on one aspect then another? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakash Singh Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 stretches should be held for a minimum of 30 seconds each, often done in repitition, i.e. left hamstring, right hamstring, left hamstring, right hamstring etc. yes you can increase strength whilst increasing flexability. Strength is increased by providing an increasing stimulus to the muscle, be it weight training, isometric/plyometric etc... but don't be expecting huge strength increases if you are not eating enough calories. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artistformalyknownasodhi Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 singh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guv Posted April 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 how often should stretches be done? can u stretch too often? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_edge Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 If u warm up n stretch in the morning, u should have most of ur flexibility for the whole day. start with dynamic stretches (like leg/arm swings), and then move onto ur statics. Listen to your body, initially u will experience some soreness, but eventually u should be able to stretch every morning and see a general improvement in ur flexibility over time. and Rakash Singh is right, the stronger a muscle is, the better it theoretically should stretch. Stretch after a workout as part of your cooldown, u'll be surprised at the results. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Singh Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Muscular imbalance is a common problem with modern lifestyles especially. Stretching or some form of muscle balance programe should ideally be completed on a daily basis. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5oldier5ingh Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fathe Can anyone post a good and reliable flexibility routine, would be most grateful. Fathe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SURYADEV Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Read 'Stretching Scientifically' . Need to read it a couple of times as it as a very loose structure. By an East German trainer. He describes different forms of flexibility: ballistic (swinging your legs higher), static (being able to force yourself into a stretch ie. doing the splits on the floor and dynamic(?) (being able to slowly raise your leg up inthe air using its own strength). He goes onto state the different types of flexibility required for different sports. Also that some forms of flexiblility/stretching will actually hinder your sports performance - something that is said by Nihang Nidar Singh in his Sanjam Kiriya classes. Also being bought up as a veggie helps with natural suppleness, as stated by Master Leepo 7th Dan JuJitsu! (Something to remember when you next take birth - if you're a meat eater.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5oldier5ingh Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Thanks, will google it now, Fathe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5oldier5ingh Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 does anyone have something that i can get for free, or has anyone actually written one for themselves or can recommend any youtube vids or summin, please, need your help. By The Way, im a pure veggie, lol. But I used to eat meat so i guess i wont benefit from natural suppleness, lol. Akaaaalllluh Sat Sri Akaaallluh Gur Bar Akaaallluuh Maha Akaaaallluh Akaaalllluhh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matheen Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 does anyone have something that i can get for free, Download 'magnificent mobility' from www.isohunt.com 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5oldier5ingh Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 thanks, it's downloading now, but will take ages coz it's a torrent. looks like a good video. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Singh Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Read 'Stretching Scientifically' . Need to read it a couple of times as it as a very loose structure. By an East German trainer. He describes different forms of flexibility: ballistic (swinging your legs higher), static (being able to force yourself into a stretch ie. doing the splits on the floor and dynamic(?) (being able to slowly raise your leg up inthe air using its own strength). He goes onto state the different types of flexibility required for different sports. Also that some forms of flexiblility/stretching will actually hinder your sports performance - something that is said by Nihang Nidar Singh in his Sanjam Kiriya classes. Good advice there, Almost everyone can benefit from static stretching 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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