flexibility

I posted this in the regular forum, but figured I should ask the experts: I just read up on how Shayla Worley was out of the VISA championships because of a sore back. That really sucks cause I sooo want her to be on the Olympic team! Anyway, does anyone remember a little Hungarian named...

I just read up on how Shayla Worley was out of the VISA championships because of a sore back. That really sucks cause I sooo want her to be on the Olympic team! Anyway, if anyone remembers a little Hungarian named Henrietta Onodi back in the 1990's who also had extreme back flexibility and was...

WHY, please tell me WHY im am not flexible!? i stretch all the time, while waiting around for things, at home, at the gym, whatever. but i've just never been really flexible in my middle split or my shoulders. I can see that it's really starting to post a big problem in my gymnastics. in the...

I have heard a number of different theories on what the best way to stretch a muscle is, but a number of people seem to agree that stretching for less than 45 seconds does no good. However, my experience suggests otherwise; I find that if I do my splits in 15 second sets (ie left for 15, turn to...

I have been out of the gym for about 2 and a half months because of an injury so I need to build my strength and flexibility back up. I don't want to push myself and try to force myself back to how I was before. I was wondering if any of you have any good strength or flexibility workouts?

Any1 have any ideas on getting back flexibility like quick?:laughing: allie! and remember... Gymnastics isn't just a sport...It's your life

I need some more ideas for shoulder flexibility. I have a couple girls that are just having a hard time. They are as flexible as an oak tree. It's really affecting their back handsprings and back walkovers on beam. What do you guys do for shoulder flexibility? Some of the stretches I...

Besides bridges and backbends what are some other at-home drills to safely increase back flexibility for a five year old? My dtrs dance teacher said she needs to 'work' on her backbends. (I find the dance studio is much more aggresive at priming kids for company) I need to get clarification...

how do i improve my range of flexibility? anyone have any tips or things to do i would appreciate it.