I originally made these sheets for my pilates clients. But almost everyone can do with some extra stretch in their muscles and joints. So here are some stretch sheets to help guide you. You can print them off and put them somewhere to remind you to stretch EVERY DAY. And now that the weather is warming on this side of the world, it's an excellent time to get into a routine of stretching. Remember, NEVER stretch when your cold. Warm up first. If you have injuries, check with a professional first about which stretches are best for you or should be avoided. You'll notice a big improvement in your flexibility if you do just 20 minutes a day.
Leg and hip stretches
I usually hold these stretches for a minute each. It is my understanding there is no evidence to say holding a stretch for more than a minute is any more beneficial. Perhaps you can start by holding them for 30 seconds and slowly work your way up. Work through the stretches twice in each session - you may find you get some extra range the second time you go through them.
Leg and hip stretches
I usually hold these stretches for a minute each. It is my understanding there is no evidence to say holding a stretch for more than a minute is any more beneficial. Perhaps you can start by holding them for 30 seconds and slowly work your way up. Work through the stretches twice in each session - you may find you get some extra range the second time you go through them.
| leg_stretches_1.pdf |
| leg_stretches_2.pdf |
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