thomas87
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If I'm lucky enough these questions probably are covered by the stickes. However, I take my chances that they aren't.
To become flexible you have to stretch, that I much I know. (I also know what stretching exercices to do). But I've also heard a lot of contradicting thoughts on how to stretch.
My goal is to get flexible enough to throw a decent high kick, be it a side kick or round kick. I heard that daily stretching your hips, butt and legs would get you there in 6 months. Stretch cold -- that's most effective I heard. Then, I heard from others: Don't stretch when cold, you will get yourself an injury. Also I heard: don't stretch more than 3 times a week.
Another contradicting thing I heard: Stretch till you need to cry and the other person says, dont stretch at max, stop when you feel the pain. By doing so you will avoid injury in your joints later on.
So as you guys maybe understand, I'm a bit confused. What is the easist way on getting flexible? I do really want to perform a nice looking round kick within a reasonable amount of time.
I'm sorry if this already is covered in the stickies :redface:
To become flexible you have to stretch, that I much I know. (I also know what stretching exercices to do). But I've also heard a lot of contradicting thoughts on how to stretch.
My goal is to get flexible enough to throw a decent high kick, be it a side kick or round kick. I heard that daily stretching your hips, butt and legs would get you there in 6 months. Stretch cold -- that's most effective I heard. Then, I heard from others: Don't stretch when cold, you will get yourself an injury. Also I heard: don't stretch more than 3 times a week.
Another contradicting thing I heard: Stretch till you need to cry and the other person says, dont stretch at max, stop when you feel the pain. By doing so you will avoid injury in your joints later on.
So as you guys maybe understand, I'm a bit confused. What is the easist way on getting flexible? I do really want to perform a nice looking round kick within a reasonable amount of time.
I'm sorry if this already is covered in the stickies :redface: