Stretching??

[Lorry thompson]

Why was there another purpose to the clip ?????

 

 

Lorry, I've just turned 40 mate, i'm 5'4 and 12 stone, been dr's for medical, passed with flying colours. He said not to get hung up on facts n figures, as every body is different.

 

Glad to hear it mate:thumbup: I wasn't worried it just confuses me how they work these things out and it's down to stuff like that what gives people eating disorders I reckon. I have mates who are 10 and half stone who look similar size to me but bit chubby and some muscle, I know muscle is heavier than fat but I wonder is different peoples muscles and bones have different densities meaning you can be heavier without really looking it?

[robbo 110]

@monkeyboy

No, you weren't

 

i like to see some quality pelvic squats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rich Rule]

Do you stretch for work Rich?

 

No, I know I should and maybe that will be a resolution for the new year.

 

I tend to take it as it comes and in the same way you would exercise just don't go balls out form the start. Take a couple of minutes to get the blood flowing or lift a few smaller logs or whatever the task is.

 

I do a fair bit of flexibility work when I am Thai boxing though. Both before and after the session.

[APC]

Can't go wrong with sun salutations: [ame=

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Folding in half at your waist, head between your knees, arms wrapped around your legs, legs straight as you can manage, is a goodn', especially if you get prang about getting watched doing downward facing dog and there rest of the sun salutation.

 

Legs shoulder width and a half apart, feet facing forward, bend at the waist, try and get your hands to the ground, then your elbows to the ground. Now get your head to the ground (I can't get my head down yet).

 

They are a few of my favorites for your back and legs to an extent. The sun saltuation is pretty much a goodn to do every morning. Folding in half looking like you are trying to put your head up your arse is good to repeat througout the day whenever you feel a little stiff. Apparently the premium time of day for general stretching is within 20 minutes of waking up. I don't do that although I could do with sorting some sort of stretching into my daily routine. I want to be able to kick higher and the only way to do that is by stretching to allow myself the movement to be able to build the strength to be able to deliver hardcore roundhouse kicks to the chops. Also, I'm tall and lanky, so am pretty much resigned to a knackered spine. Decent stretching coupled with sound manual handling technique is a recipe for being able to walk when I'm 50.

 

With all stretches, gently ease into them, don't bounce into them. Breathe out to relax yourself further and hold for 20 seconds. Repeat each movement 3 times, aim to ease into the stretch a little more each time. Make sure you are well hydrated!!!!!!!!!

Edited January 7, 2011 by APC