stretching

Okay so let's face it - I am SO unflexible. I took a season out and my back will NOT bend any more. I can't scorpion, scale, nothing. I really would like quite a decent scorpion in a month or two - and with the determination I will get it. I really don't want to hurt myself though, and when I...

I have been trying to find ways to motivate my girls into stretching more at home. Some do, some don't, and some do it sporadically. I've posted videos to inspire them, thanks @johnbutler ;) they <3 Gabbi, but I wanted to do something to really challenge them into thinking of ways they can...

So I know after the thread on the importance of having equal flexibility and the one on acl tears, a lot of people have been asking on stretches and stuff. Is there any way we can just on direct source here on the boards that people can look at? I'm all for proper stretching and strengthening...

To all my fierceboard friends, families and athletes: Today we took my youngest daughter to a PT Dr. to take a look at her back. She was having some pain in her lower back and being that I have lived with lower back pain most of my life from years of springboard & platform diving stress, I...

I took a year out this season, but the opportunity has come up for me to start cheering around December/January time again. However, my stretches, etc. aren't as great as they used to be as I've been out the game since June! Does anybody have any tips on how to ease myself back into stretching...

Hi all. My CP will be beginning a half season All Star program in Novemeber. She has danced since age 3, and this will be our first experience with all star cheer. She will have JUSTturned 8 when the season starts. She has a solid cartwheel and roundoof, and is just on the edge of going back...

Ok, is stretching everyday helpful to increase flexibility or can i have like 2 days in a week where i could take a break from stretching and still my flexibility will increase? I stretch everyday and i kinda felt like it gets harder everyday.. so i want you guys opinion about stretching...

I have been stretching everyday for the past 3 months but it seems that everytime i do splits, it gets more difficult or uncomfortable.. am i doing something wrong? i always warm up really good and i get really sweaty before i stretch but idk why is that.. it just feels uncomfortable :/

I needs some good ideas for stretching and conditioning. I am just sick of doing the same things over again. New ideas please:)

When I stretch my back, I HAVE to roll afterwards, or else I wouldn't be able to walk haha. For instance, when I do a scorp and then to a arab, I can barely breathe because of the pain. Am I the only one in here with the same problem? And what should I do about it? xoxo

Hello all! So, I used to be athletic, blahblahblah, and I'm generally still in pretty decent shape. HOWEVER, I sit around for a good chunk of my day (since it's summer) and my body isn't having it.. My body used to be very flexible, but as I've gotten older (to the ripe age of 21), my body's...

I will start off with my old video. Woohoo! I used da cud stunt!

How often would you recommend a flyer with limited flexibility (i.e. no scorpion, poor heel stretch, no overstretch, etc) . Is there such thing as stretching too much. What do you guys think?

Does anyone have any recommendations on stretching DVD's for flyers?

So for Christmas this year, my wonderful boyfriend bought me the Pro Force stretching chair!! Does anyone have any experiences with this beastly creation? I'm going to be sitting in it for 30 min every day for a month and I'll see what they results are! Here's a pic...

what are some techniques that flyers out there use?!