Do you know any good resources for stretching?

  • Infographics

  • Websites

  • Youtube videos or channels

  • Etc.

Dos and don'ts are also useful.

I have no issues or problems but I am in late middle age and my level of inflexibility disturbs me a little. So I'm going to stretch twice a day so that as the months go on - things will improve.

I already started using my rowing machine a lot so I want to continue to be on a roll.

  • FumpyAer [any, comrade/them]
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    1 year ago

    I don't have any resources, but I have had success with dynamic stretching (also called active stretching). I've been doing something similar to this but add walking butt kicks (stretches quads) and for the squats I hold one long one as I walk the squat sideways. I don't do running during the stretches, just walking at a leisurely pace and focusing on the stretch. And another one where you lock your knees (if you feel safe to balance) and stretch your hamstrings with each step, I call those ones Frankensteins.

    Edit: actually I thought of one resource. I really like the YouTube channel Hybrid Calisthenics he meets people where they are at and always offers modified versions in case you can't do the regular one. stretching YouTube playlist

  • Ufot [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    Good job on the rowing! I'm a little late but I'd recommend looking around on YouTube for some follow along beginner stretch routines. I get bored on longer routines otherwise and it's nice when you find some channels you like.

    I have an old computer I plug into the TV so I follow on the big screen. It might be just a personal thing but it's helped me to have a separate area for stretching than where i do my other exercises.

    I reccomend looking for some shorter, 10-30 min, full body routines at first. They could be called stretch routines, mobility work, yoga, etc tons of overlap. Bring some awareness into your body and youll start to see where you might be tigher in some areas or even like one leg vs the other.

    Once you get a better idea you can start giving attention a bit more to the problem areas.

    Don't be scared off by yoga, that's where you're likely to find the most content. Having said that if you're bored during a video try a different channel. There's also a good amount of pressing and back bending in yoga that will offset all the pulling in your rowing.

    I tried a new person earlier today and turned the video off because the first minute was just laying on your back no thanks.

    I like saturno movement but they might be a little challenging for a beginner. You could try this one if you're looking for a specific rec. https://youtu.be/s01OkUkrecipe.

    I'm not expert but I'm happy to answer any questions you have.