Juliana Pereira Thank you. I started my own stretching challenge last week and was trying to put together a full routine that used all the effective ones. Currently doing Kate Flowers routine (she’s a ballerina).
I did exactly this a few years ago and I got my splits in nine months. Now I’m a flexibility teacher! Keep being consistent and you will absolute get there!
@@nightmare9597 It's going to hurt depending on how flexible you are but you should be fine just make sure to take a day or two to rest every other day and make sure not to push yourself too hard. It should be a sore pain, not a stinging pain. It'll get easier with practice. I know, personally, it took 3 days just to be able to touch the ground and a another couple days to fully press my palms to the ground, good luck. :)
Finally, a video that shows how difficult it is for the majority of people to do a split. I am not flexible and just turned 53. As you age, flexibility becomes so important because you have stiffness and pains that you never had before. I think it comes from years of not working on flexibility. I am trying to correct that now. I hate stretching too. This is inspiring me to work at it more each day. Your results are impressive. I am sure that you will get that split if you keep at it.
Laura Miller love this. I’m almost 56 and getting more flexible everyday. I’m close to achieving full splits. I aim to do it my 56th birthday next week 😅😅😅
Laura Miller I am 12, but I used to hate stretching and would get lazy, but I really wanted to get flexible and learn tricks and other things and now I look forward to it every day and look forward to maybe getting a new skill.
@@pablogonzalez9842 nope, only "rich people" priviledge 😉 it's more difficult to not be sedentary when you actually have to work for 10h behind a desk... Not blaming her, blaming capitalism
As a former gymnast and coach, I'd say you did great in a 30-day period! Loved the posture realization, that was an excellent (and very visible) point, thank you for making that! I realize this posting was "long ago" now in internet terms, but one thing to note in some of the stretches you showed (which was a tiny bit of your time, I'm sure), is to "relax" into your stretches. I saw a fair bit of "bouncing" during some of the video (like when you are on the yoga blocks)... that's actually keeping the muscles under tension, which is counter to increasing flexibility (under tension, muscles want to "shorten")... a few tips, #1, stretch primarily AFTER doing an activity that has you warmed up/worked out if possible (when blood flow to the muscles is highest, aka muscles are "warmed up"). Stretching beforehand is good for injury prevention, but over time the philosophy has shifted from "static" to "dynamic" stretching when cold (so in those cases, moving within the stretch is encouraged, but that's to get things flowing and loosened up in the muscles and ligaments for performance, not to lengthen/stretch them). #2 as I briefly mentioned, "relax" into the stretches, not just for bouncing, but for "straining" to improve... A few spots I saw in addition to the yoga block splits, the "forward fold" stretch (seated with legs straight out and bending forward), if you want to pull on your feet, you should relax EVERYTHING except your arm, basically from your shoulders back should just be "laying down" with NO tension at all, breathing as if you were simply laying on a pillow relaxing (not easy when folded up like a pretzel, LOL, I know)... when everything is truly relaxed (gravity is your friend) if you want that little extra "pull" then simply lightly hold your feet with hands, and "bend your elbows" (nothing else, to avoid up-chain tension)... let your biceps do any/all work, but leave your core completely unengaged so it doesn't tighten up (shortening the muscles). Same with butterfly stretches, again, no "bouncing" while resting, simply "rest" your legs, if you want to use elbows to press down, simply lean body forward with elbows on thighs and everything else fully relaxed to let gravity take effect. Many stretches are actually easier to have someone assist, for instance again when forward-stretching, if a friend can gently pull your arms forward for you while you totally relax, it's even better than trying to pull yourself down/forward. We often paired up, especially for some things like butterflies and back-bridges, where gravity doesn't work well to help, having a friend gently push down on the knees (for butterflies) or gently lift your shoulders for backbends, allows you to relax into it (it's hard to relax your ab muscles completely, while having to hold yourself in an arch with the rest of your core, LOL) You can take "breaks" during a stretch, for instance hold for 5 seconds, "sit-up and breath" for a breath or two, then resume for another 5 seconds at a time, key thing is just smooth, relaxed, controlled movements, no bouncing. Don't hold any stretch for more than roughly 30 seconds at a time, you can certainly "cycle through" some if you want to do a bit more of a stretch. Love the encouragement of foam rolling! One other thing that can help, in particular with backbends flexibility, if you have a sofa with a well-padded arm (or can lay a pillow across it) or even just off the side of a bed, is use that for lower-half support for a "half" backbend. Lay on the , and slowly slide your shoulders off till your hands can reach the floor (if you can't get that flexible on day one, just slide a little bit off, and let your arms hang limply extended overhead to stretch your shoulders, upper-back, ribcage).... the upper half of the torso is SO much harder to get flexibility in (all the muscles and ligaments in the ribcage, the pecs and other "lifting and pulling" muscles in front, etc fighting/resisting stretching), that any help here can make a big difference. Anyhow, hopefully some tips that may help anyone reading this long after, GREAT JOB!
Splits or no splits, you’ve spent a month mastering your body, being mindful and connect with yourself on a whole new level! That’s just f*cking amazing! Be super proud of yourself. ❤️
Oh I really hope you can do the training like a gymnast later because that would be so interesting to see. Especially as a former gymnast, to see how quickly an adult can adapt to the physicality of gymnastics
For once a youtuber being real, hats of to you, for not being fake, and producing content thats unrealistic for the audience. We're all proud of your progress, and by you being authentic, you've also given someone hope and encouragement, that they also are not in the struggle alone. So thank you!
Ive been doing gymnastics/all star cheer for almost my whole life, let me tell you your improvement is amazing!! It took me around a year and a half of intense stretching to get all 3 of my splits down. Please Dont feel bad about not getting your splits keep stretching your really close! My biggest tip for splits that really helped me is practicing overspilts. Basically you put your front leg up on something higher like a couch or bed or stair and do your spilts.
Another tip, if you have someone you trust that can help, lie on your back, lift your leg up in a split, and have them gently push your leg further back. Once you hit a spot where you don't wanna go any further, try and push back against them. Push for about 10 secs, then relax, it's crazy gow much further your leg will then stretch!
As a former gymnast I am super impressed with your progress. It takes years for us to get our splits and that’s starting as prepubescent, flexible little kids rather than as adults. You did a great job and it shows in your body! Congrats!
I’ve been a cheerleader for my whole life doing these stretches and more EVERY DAY. It took me over 2 years to get the full splits. That progress in 30 days is INCREDIBLE! P.s. when you’re learning your cartwheel make a trundle with your hands (thumbs and pointer fingers make a triangle, separate hands and spread out your fingers - it helps with hip rotation)
This video made my heart skipped a beat. When I was younger, I was part of a gymnastics group back in my home country. I did it for about 7 years and despite of training every day for about 2 hrs, I was NEVER able to do a full-perfect split. I stopped training at 15 because I couldn’t compete since I wasn’t “good enough” according to my coach. That led to depression and weight gained. Something I still struggle with today. Over the years I would think how different my life and my body would've been if I would've continued training. How much I missed it and why I never came back. Gymnastics was a dream for me. It is the only sport I’ll watch for hours and I do get mixed emotions about not being able to do that anymore. I am so very touched by your video when you said about celebrating the small victories, doing something that you wanted to do for so long and just own it. I am in the worst shape of my life now (hard to believe it after all those years of training) and have some health issues as well. You are really encouraging me today to get up and do some stretches and although I KNOW I won’t be able to make a full split... I will be proud at the end just for moving my body. Thank you Keltie! You are such an inspiration Looking forward to share this journey with you!
I'm sorry you had that experience with your coach - it's unfortunate to meet someone who should encourage you, telling you you're not "good enough". I salute your motivation and inspiration to get back to exercise. I started my fitness journey ten years ago when I was 30 and I'm so glad I did. Wishing you the very best for your future. x
i’m a dancer and was so excited for you when i saw the big improvement over 30 days. splits can be tricky but I feel like using blocks can sometimes put emphasis in the wrong area. try working from half splits using a forward stretch head to knee and lateral arm stretches to open up more. then slowly work to extending the back leg til you get to a full split. also headstands are what i’m chasing. Yours was such a win!
I’m actually a dancer and I noticed that you’re doing a “turned in” split (front knee pointed up, back knew pointed down) Depending on the way your body is made, this maybe be more difficult than a turned out split. Just make sure that your turn out is coming from the inner thighs, hips, and booty. You seem to focus on form, so I don’t have any worries with you attempting this. If you have naturally good turn out, your splits will be significantly deeper already
@@KeltieOConnor You’re so welcome! I know the struggle because I have more natural turn out. Some tricks are turned in, so it was really challenging when training to work toward my turned in split! Also congrats on your results! These are truly amazing♥️♥️
Hi Lex I don't know if you're going to see this since it's a year later and I can't tag you, but can you elaborate more on what you mean by "turned in"? I did gymnastics for a few years a million years ago, and we always did splits with the front knee pointing up. I don't understand how you could even do it with the front knee pointing down, it doesn't seem possible anatomically. The one thing I did notice was that Keltie was flexing her front foot pretty hard, that *does* increase the stretch. I couldn't tell if that was intentional or if she just wasn't pointing her toe, which we were always yelled at for. "Pointed toes, square hips, hands up" was drilled into us 🤣.
@Kate Kramer A non-native english speaker that does pole dance here, I'd guess the terms come from ballet/dance and turned in or out means that the knee points straight up/down when the hips are square (turned in) as you described and if you turn out you open your hips a bit more sideways, which allows the knee and thigh naturally turn outwards away from your body a little bit, kinda like towards a middle split. Either is wrong or right, just different styles for different bodies and schools.
@@katekramer7679 maiju already explained it pretty well, but yes. In ballet you rotate you thighs outward most of the time. In turned in splits the front knee is turned to the ceiling and the back knee to the floor, in turned out splits the right knee points to wards the right wall and the left knee towards the left wall, often the hips open up as well as maiju described so the whole lower body is more like a straight line from front toe to back toe. Open hip splits are less intense, so most stretching programms i‘ve found go from open hip splits to closed hips to oversplits, oversplits beeing the most intense .
I was a dancer for 15 years of my life and NEVER managed to do a front split!!! I only ever kept my split leg splits by practicing them every single day, just 3 days off is enough for me to lose them again so do not get disheartened!
I think some people's bodies can do it naturally and some just never will really. I was a dancer and a dance teacher, and some people's bodies just won't go that way. I had to quit as I got all these auto immune disorders. Without doing anything at all for years I did the splits the other day, completely cold and laid my body over the leg holding the foot. Mine just does it.
rose dickerson same many years of dance and just couldn’t do a split. My hips are naturally tight and my sisters had this problem too. Was the least flexible in my class.
Taryn DeCicco see that’s the funny thing with me, I don’t have a problem with tight hips anymore yet still can’t do the splits! It was super irritating at the time though, I just wanted to be able to do the splits in class without doing them for an hour every single day!!
It’s so interesting because the fascia and muscles hold so many emotions, frustrations and insecurities. The importance of mobility isn’t the act of gaining physical flexibility it’s the ability to be flexible through life and let go of the unnecessary tensions of life!! I hope this inspires everyone to stretch( after being warm of course) because it’s SO much bigger than touching your toes or doing the splits! Congratulations Keltie!
I totally agree with you, I use to teach yoga and every now and then there would be one student at the end of class that would be crying and it was just a release of emotions for that person, so powerful when they make that realization that hold their own healing power. Even Keltie demonstrates that at the end when she's crying and she doesn't understand why, she's so adorable and relatable love her
When you said you felt embarrassed that you didn’t get the splits, I’ve been doing calisthenics and Stretching soo much since December so 9months now and it literally took me 8months to get the splits even though I was really flexible and if you look how much more mobility and range of motion you have in the lower back and hamstrings in just only 1 month, it’s crazy and now your lower back is really flexible you’re able to do soo much more exercises whilst being less susceptible to injury. But when I did my journey I was stuck where you were at right now for a good 3months and i found that it’s really important to stretch your hip flexors, groin and all surrounding muscles and try to strengthen yourself in a stretched position , I tried weighted stretching and immediately got the splits after being stuck for what seemed forever, it literally allowed me to get soo much deeper than when I would do PNF but I would get really sore, so I only did it 1-2 times a week.
What are some examples of weighted stretches you would recommend? Cause I’m stuck on the same place even tho I’m more flexible, I can’t get to do the damn splits 💀
I’m a cheerleader and it takes girls so many hours and years to get their splits all the way down I promise you that it takes time 💕💕 keep stretching love
Secret to doing the splits is building up blankets so you can rest down at whatever level you are. you have to relax, not stretch. By relaxing you muscles expand. Bounding and struggling is not stretching. Breath and relax.
Hi Stranger It takes some girls a very long time. Especially the older you get. I’m just trying to give someone some comfort and tell them it isn’t abnormal to need more time than one month to get their splits :)
@@histranger4791 It depends on the person. I have very tight hips and even with stretching daily it still took me 2 years to get my right splits and 1 to get my left splits.
Hi Stranger it can take years to get the splits. I did competitive gymnastics and dance and it took years for me to get mine.. and I only ever got them on my right side. I stretched every single day with professional help 5 days a week. Every body is different.
I'm currently a competitive gymnast and I really like Anna Mcnultys stretching routines. She has a million stretch routines and they really help me maintain my flexibility.
Splits or no splits, that’s an amazing improvement in just 1 month. And where would we be if everything would be so easy to achieve? Nothing to look forward to sucks 😊💕.
I stretched everyday for an hour and a half for two months *thanx to quarantine* and I did the splits and crow pose and a head stand! Never give UP!! And I used to have severe back pain due to sitting on the chair working on patients *I’m a dentist* I couldn’t even touch my toes before! U can do anything!! Don’t give up!!
I totally relate. I would have never taken the time to get my crow and tri-pod headstand until now. With the pandemic I decide to get my yoga teacher certification. Again something I wouldn't have even considered before all this. Finding the good in the bad.
would you mind sharing what programs/ videos you used to stretch. I'm starting a stretch routine tomorrow with a goal to do the splits for however long it takes; trying to find tips! Thanks
Samantha Iwuagwu I followed yoga video here on TH-cam I ABSOLUTELY recommend Sarabeth yoga, I’ve watched ALL her videos. Also I’ve signed up for a program for splits called Fortem I live in Dubai and they’re located here but I’m sure you can sign up too. Best of luck to all of you❤️
@@Horus-Lupercal Don't know if you're throwing shade at me with that comment but I exercise everyday to improve my body lol. Even if I didn't though, what I do with my body is up to me, and really none of your business.
Hey, I taught yoga for years, and struggled with the splits! Honestly, I made the most progress after reading Body Keeps the Score. It’s a blend of science/ psychology of emotional tension stored in the physical body. It’s not a hippie or spiritual book, I swear. As for your video- It makes sense to cry! You’ve been back bending, which is literally a heart opener. It feels vulnerable but strong to find the confidence to face the world with an open heart. Also (as detailed in the book) hips are a place that women store tons of tension. So you’re unwinding years of your body holding onto it! After reading the book, I learned how to reflect on what non-physical parts of myself were holding me back from physical goals, and it felt like my body unlocked in the most uplifting and transformative way possible. Hope you have time to check it out, and it helps you too! I’m so happy you shared this and totally support your stretchy journey. :) thank you!!
It’s by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD. I’m so happy some of you are reading it! There’s an audiobook too. I think the world would be a better place if everyone read it because we could all gain a better understanding of each other’s trauma and our own, and work through it.
It starts by talking about soldiers with PTSD as an intense example of how we can re-experience and live memories in our present physical body. Then it explores tons of other ways, studies, and manifestations. The chapters are pretty short and diverse, it’s not really a cover-to-cover necessary book. I read a chapter a night, and often waited a week or so in between but was able to pick back up with ease.
I am so glad you posted this!!! Doing something that doesn’t come naturally, sticking to it, sharing your progress on this kind of a platform, especially when people tend to only show predictable “perfect” outcomes... it’s just very cool of you be encouraging of yourself and others to focus on progress and effort, not perfection! Flexibility will help you so much when you finally get to do your gymnastics training. Keep it up! You are already a bad ass athlete, but I CAN’T WAIT to see how transformative that will be for you. 💪🏻
I was a competitive gymnast and then coached for 15 years. So many people slack-off on flexibility and mobility training. What struck me was that you noticed the small improvements in your body. If you want to see more improvements, try an isometric circuit challenge. I used the books "Building the Gymnastics Body" and "Overcoming Gravity" to structure an isometric circuit and noticed large improvements in how I felt in less than 2 weeks! I started looking at things and thinking, "hey, I want to climb on that!"
I resonate with this so much, especially you being vulnerable at the end. I lost about 90 lbs 2 years ago and told myself that I had no more excuses for not attempting the things I've always wanted to do. I started with handstands and basic tumbling and found that I loved it so much that it just became a hobby for me. Every day now I practice / work out and love doing it. I've been able to work my way up to holding a handstand for an entire minute and just last month I did an aerial for the first time in my life, and cried like a baby because I had never been more proud of myself. You go girl! I'd love to watch your updates and journey. This makes me want to sign up for real classes and see just how far I'm able to go.
It's very relatable that you couldn't do the split in 1 month, most people cannot. You had amazing results for such a short amount of time and should be proud of yourself :).
Yes! The BIGGEST game changer for me learning to do splits was 2 things! Point your front foot and roll it to the outside! Not resting on your front heal puts less direct stretch on those typically tight places of your leg, making it easier to get to the ground. Same with cartwheels, point toes and let them lead you over. Handstands are easier to hold and better structured if you POINT YOUR TOES! Reach with your toes like you are reaching for the sky and let it lift your whole body upward, from your hips, from your belly, from your shoulders! Hope this helps! ❤
I felt the emotion at the end of this video. I think we’ve all been there, berating ourselves. I’ve been running and working out on and off for 25 years so pushing my body to work and perform is how i understand you get results. Its a mindset shift when it comes to flexibility. It took me a year of yoga to do the splits! I still can’t crow! Yoga is about tiny steps forward not pushing your body to the max to get where you want to be. It took me some time to accept that my body is on its on schedule I can’t force it. Now I am kind and patient with my body. And if I am never able to crow that’s ok too.
All my life I couldn’t even reach past my knees and I thought “I’m just not flexible” and would try to get flexible but get discouraged and give up. Recently I’ve taken up doing my own physical therapy at home for chronic pain I have, and I’ve come to the point where I can touch the floor and did the first pull ups of my life! Needless to say I sobbed, and my pain is improving so much. Definitely felt you on that
I started stretching to get more flexible but frankly it's one of the few things that gives me relief from chronic pain too which is a large part of why i continue to do it.
Same! My chronic pain has come from hypermobile joints but weak stabilisers, meaning my muscles get SUPER tight because my tendons have nothing supporting them. Long story short, I kept stretching and strengthening and I can touch my knuckles to the floor
i come from ellbats video and she said you made some serious improvements! she also said she had some natural advantage as she was able to do it when she was little and I think the other people who could do it in 30 days had this too maybe!
When I was in color guard and we did these stretched to be able to do the splits me and half the girls where improving faster then the other half. The reason was because the one half that was improving faster was because when could do the splits when we where little. Like ellbat said it’s about muscle memory too
I was a gymnast in my childhood and my strength, mobility, and flexibility have stayed with me throughout my adult life. I use these skills in my job (I work manual labor) and my hobbies of yoga and pole dance. A split stretch I really benefit from is what we used to call ‘wiggles.’ In split, place both forearms on either side of your shin (as far as you can go). Then, slowly move your hips from side to side, alternating touching the inside of your hip and your outside glute to the ground, like a seesaw. Use your feet as an axis point and your arms to guide and stabilize you. For middle splits, start in a straddle. Roll forwards through middle split, then forwards to your stomach with closed legs. Repeat forwards and backwards. I hope these help you! Plus they’re super fun. Keep up the good work xx
just to let you know !! i'm a figure skater, im now going on three years of working on my splits, and i still haven't gotten them consistently and perfectly !! it definitely takes a lot of time, but your progress in just 30 days is amazing ! you'll get them eventually for sure ! this has also inspired me to start stretching properly ,, i always put it off but just seeing how much you were able to progress and hearing all of the ways you felt more positive about your body afterwards was awesome 🥺 thank you so much for sharing !!!
This is gold. Your progress IS visible. Your generosity in showing your before and after ability demonstrates that this CAN be done, and instructs on what the difference looks like. Your discussion of the “little things you start to notice” is infinitely valuable. I see parallels between the practice of athletic body development and musical instrument skills: it’s about flexibility, control and body awareness, not brute strength, speed or power. And doing a little at a time every day develops awareness of things you don’t even know to be aware of. Your comments about the shoulder/collar bone posture, and about the splits goals are great examples. The split-screen videos of day 1/day 30 are really useful because at first, one could view day 1 and think, “she looks pretty good” but when the two videos are compared, we learn to see a bit of what skilled trainers know how to see - the differences in the motions and positions that come as you develop ease with what you’re doing. Skilled music teachers develop that kind of eye too. I’m writing too much. But, thank you for this video.
"Every day, I'm excited to get up and move." I love that. I totally understand how excited you are in this video and why you felt emotional. Your progress is amazing! Making progress is what makes us happy. Having a goal makes us excited. I've wanted to do the splits ever since I was a child, but I never committed to practising every day - so it never happened. This month though, I practised (almost) every day and I'm closer to the floor than I've ever been before. Yay! Go us! (virtual high-five) xx
I've been doing yoga for 7 years and I've spent the last 6 months attempting the splits. I'm still not 100% there yet and I've been beating myself up about it. This video is so helpful and reminds me that even though I haven't achieved my goal I've still improved so much and benefited my health. You got this 💜💜
When you said “I hope this resonates with someone” just know I’m ONE of the many you helped motivate and inspire! I love your personality and spunky, bubbly spirit! You have helped me see how the small steps along the way are the real victories! ❤️
I wish you could/would post your whole stretching program. I would love to do this exact routine! I am very tight and I would love to improve my posture😊
I was on a 30-day split challenge and by day 25, I was so demotivated because day 30 was coming and I was not anywhere close. You just made me realise that those BIG UNREALISTING goals we set for our selves demotivate us. Just do the stretches and flexibility will come when they come.
Hey Keltie! I am a dancer and a big tip for getting the splits in terms of proper form is having your upper body up straight and over your hips as you did using the yoga blocks! Awesome video as always ❤️❤️
Love this! Stretching is so important for the body and to see someone who is mindful of proper form is refreshing. Also, as a former ballet dancer, seeing you getting into your forward split correctly is awesome. Keep kicking butt, you’re my fitspo currently 💕
your next goal is to do it so seamlessly you forget you're supposed to focus and fall on your face (not like I'm speaking from experience or anything...)
As a gymnasts and also in school, I love this video. Always when my friends at school looked at the stuff I did and thought they were easy and I didn't put effort to be better. This video shows that it is not easy. (Also, it took me a whole 6 years to learn the splits so take your time, I suggest that you focus more in doing back stretching exercises especially back band because you really need it in gymnastics and it is easier to see a change) keep going!
This was so encouraging to watch! I'm not naturally flexible or strong and did nothing active till I was in my twenties. Definitely felt that when you tried the arm raise against the wall, lol. I started doing aerial arts a few years ago and now at 30 I have a decent square split on my good side, a 4 second handstand, and can easily go to a backbend from standing. It's a slow road for some us, but what you say about enjoying the practice and little victories along the way is so true. Keep it up, Keltie (et al)! Fantastic video, fun personality, and great motivation. Definitely subscribing!
honestly i think it's better if she doesn't, of course it's up to her but what she's done is findng a routine that suits her and that's what everyone wanting to join should attempt aswell because we're all individuals and might need to avoid certain things or focus extra on others. Again, if she chooses to all the power to her but you can definitely join her without knowing her exact routine:)
I can tell the difference in your movement and posture even while you're stretching at the very end! I was a gymnast and now I'm a dancer and I've got my splits but your forward bend is WAY better than mine! This makes me want to just focus on flexibilityy again!
don't worry about the splits!! That forward fold was AMAZING!! As were so many of the others. You'll get to the splits but it in no way negates the importance of what you DID accomplish. Incredible and completely inspiring. THANK you for posting it!
I LOVED this challenge! Everyone is so caught up on "getting a butt in 2 weeks" and yeah improving their aesthetics and getting stronger is amazing too, but I think improving your mobility is even more important!
As a person who's never been an athlete and has only exercised to maintain a certain size/minimum level of fitness, it's such a relief to see this kind of video. You can be super fit and not be able to do everything. No one is perfect and everyone is on their own personal journey in all respects/aspects of life. What matters is that you're trying.
U could still follow it, I just stopped the vid to see what she was doing and did a timer of 30 seconds or 1min for me to do it, so I guess u could still do what she does in the vid
I've been a dancer my whole life, but never was flexible when I was little. At 16 I decided to stretch for an hour every day for 2 months because I knew I wanted to be a professional dancer and I'd need to be flexible. I got my right and left splits in 2 months, but I have NEVER been able to do centre splits. I think my hips just aren't built in that way.
I feel you; I thought the same thing. But please don't give up-- it's possible!! I never thought I'd be able to do a split, despite being a martial artist and a dancer. But now I can do them after many years :) it doesn't matter how long it takes, just stay consistent and don't give up on yourself. And drink LOTS of water!!
This could be the case! I'm a craniosacral therapist with a degree in exercise physiology. Do a search on femur heads. The femur is the long bone of the upper leg and it has a branch with a head on it that inserts into the hip joint. If you have a short femur head, splits are not possible because of the way the bone sits in the joint. Nothing to be ashamed of! But don't feel badly about your bone structure, it's wonderful to be able have a body that's healthy and strong. 🙏
Awww your emotional crying reminded me of how emotional you got when you did your captain marvel video. This was such a great video keltie. I totally understand how happy stretching makes you. Same happens to me to me too.
I’m proud of you for showing up every day and showing REAL progress. I know you wanted to get to splits in 30 days. You’re like me, you push yourself really hard but the progress you did make was huge. You should be proud of yourself. Congrats!!
Good for you for improving yourself. Just keep on keeping on, and you’ll accomplish whatever you set out to do. I was a couch potato with serious lower back pain for the first 58 years of my life. I started exercising after having a stent put in when I was diagnosed with heart disease. After 6 months of daily walking then hiking, I suddenly realized my back pain was almost non-existent and my resting heart rate was really good. Now I have the energy and stamina to add in strength training and build some muscle (which at 61 is not easy to do). So stick with your goals, put in the effort, and don’t worry about how long it takes to achieve them. You’ll be amazed at what you can do. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration!
Ahhh, the best thing about gymnastics: practicing a certain skill and then you do it! You’re able to do this new thing that you’ve been working on! So satisfying :)
I'm crying for you because you are such a mensch. Perfect. Thank you for not pushing too far too soon. Continue to have fun. Much love. I've been doing yoga for 6 months now. At 63 and in pain from hip joints I'm trying hard.
Keltie this is phenomenal! I'm a professional dancer and yogi and girl, GIRL, your progress is AMAZING! It's not just about flexibility, but also mobility and you excelled in improving both! A few things: 1. That green on you? Obsessed, in love with it, you are glowing. 2. Have you looked into Lastics for stretching? If you are looking for another "game changer" I'd recommend checking it out, such a safe and helpful technique for increasing flexibility. 3. Keep working on this. Keep continuing the lines you are creating with your flexibility whether it be not craning your neck to look up when stretching (complete the line of your back to get more progress) or pointing your toes and straightening your knees. I say this because your improvement is seriously unbelievable and if you keep going at this rate you won't just be getting the splits, you will be keeping the splits. You are creating flexibility that will stay, keep working! Thank you for posting these videos, you are always a light added to my day!
- "my flexibility is crap" - proceeds to do forward fold and downward facing dog with no problems :D I understand that it's all relative to your starting point and your goals, but lmao XD
That's what I was thinking too. I can't even touch my toes. I can see them but I can't touch them. From someone who is genuinely inflexible she is flexible.
it’s rare to come across an athlete that is truly at beginner level flexibility. it makes challenges like this seem possible for those of us that are NOT athletes. i really appreciated this. i’m starting my own journey and i’ll be using some of your tips and words of encouragement along the way. thank you so much!
Love how real this video is! I've seen so many "get the splits in 30 days videos", this was a nice change of pace to see someone who is fit need more time to get the splits, which is completely reasonable!
The fact that you didn't nailed the split and talked so openly about it made me love this video so much. Thank you for sharing that with us. You are amazing. And right. Every body tells a story and what counts is the journey.
I love seeing this! Splits is SO body dependent. It took me 8 years of dance when I was a kid to get them practicing daily. Posture improvement is huge! Keep going
I love the overall message about how celebrating what your body can do will bring you more satisfaction than any number on a scale or a measuring tape. This is what society needs to be steering towards.
This video made me subscribe. I needed to hear and see this. The small victories do count. I am still learning that. And trying to be easier on myself. Thank you for this❤️
I'm going to start this challenge today now! I love how vulnerable you are about this journey. I have never been able to do a cart wheel, splitz or headstand and I have always wanted to do this!
I was a gymnast for 12 years - one of the biggest milestone “tricks” and also low key the hardest things to achieve was the splits - don’t get discouraged! if you truly want them just keep at it and they will come!!
This was fun to watching and a few months after dislocated my knee doing the splits I was scared to try again. This was pure motivation to get back to that level of flexibility🤞🏾💕💕
Haha I call it that too!! Only difference i can tell between the two poses is that in runners lunge typically your foot goes between the palms and in lizard your foot goes on the outside of your palm, further stretching the hips
This really hits home for me, and I'm so glad you posted it. I've been down on myself any time I tried to pick up with exercise again because I used to do ballet, and even though I could never do the splits, I was so much stronger than I am now. I kept letting my own discouraging voice stay louder than any small piece of progress and I quit before I even get a chance to enjoy it or see a change. Thank you for your authenticity, and for sharing these victories with us.
I am 53 and after watching this, I am going to start making stretching a part of my daily routine. Thank you for showing your rawness and vulnerability. You are an incredible woman with such a bright loving soul.
Don't feel discouraged! I am a former gymnastics coach. For your age and considering you never regularly did splits before this your improvement in one month was huge! The younger you are the faster your flexibility can improve. It's harder the older you get. I think you did amazing! Also great job on your handstands and cartwheels! I have only one tip for you- it's all about good form! Make sure you're pointing those feet and engaging your leg muscles to keep your knee straight! This applies to stretching, handstands and cartwheels! I hope you keep up the good work. I'd love to see your progress with all this 3, 6, 9, and 12 months in!
Thank goodness I did one of those do full splits in 14 days and it's been like 4 months and I can stretch out as far as my yoga mat.. not full splits yet my knees are still bent a little. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
Dear Keltie, as a former gymnast, I am so impressed by your progress! genetics is a very big part in flexibility, just being an athlete doesn't mean anything! During my whole childhood in gymnastics, I couldn't do the splits. Only when I was 15 and started stretching more, also outside of the gym, I got my splits, after two years of stretching a lot! Now I don't do gymnastics anymore, but I'm still so proud of my splits that I keep stretching them, because I don't wanna lose them! (And lastly: in my 10 years of gymnastics training, I never got my middle splits. Not even close.) Love, Luna
im a competitive gymnastics coach and ex gymnast. I have never seen any athlete who is not flexible get their splits in a month it is a journey with so many variations of heights and stretches to get splits same as any big skill- it takes time! You are doing amazing your progress is becoming perfection! Some gymnasts can honestly never do the splits- athletes in gymnastics are the same as any other sport they all have their strengths. Some gymnasts are strong, some are flexible some are powerful some are all arounds.
You did great! Feel proud of your self. Thanks for sharing, really encourage me to try to do stretching again and be able to do what I use to do many many years ago. Big hug
If I remember my classes correctly (been a while though), flexibility is actually more difficult for people who usually work out in strenght like she seems to be doing (I think it has to do with how the muscle fibers stretch ) ^^
Thank you for sharing your story/progress and thank you for being vulnerable. I'm stretching for 2 weeks every day now (so I can do the middle-split) and sometimes I'm only focused on the endresult. I see all those people who learned the split in one month and that makes me insecure. But like you said, it's the small changes and improvements that make this journey so beautiful. I'm proud of you too (even if it's almost two years later). Thank you for being so real. It feels nice that I can relate to someone
Wow this just caught me at a point where I heavily reduced my working out during Corona and I feel like stretching is exactly what I could give to my body right now. Especially with how your posture improved! Thank you for this inspiration!!!
Thank you! This is one of the ONLY videos I could find where an actual beginner went through this process. I'm tired of watching stretching routines of people who are still teenagers and/or clearly have been gymnasts since age 5. They don't even know what it means to not be flexible. You're actually more flexible than many - you can touch your toes etc. and that takes least a BIT of flexibility :) I'm about at your starting level in this video, so it's perfect. A few years ago I wasn't even that flexible. This helps to see how much progress can be made in 30 days but to also be realistic. THANK YOU for an honest vid!
Love love love this so much and your thoughts on when you started reflecting on the results. Thank you for sharing! It feels so good to be so proud of progress!
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All the stretches list!
For those who wants to follow like me haha (I'm putting the time as well bc idk if you'll be consulting this video everyday tho, it'll be easier):
# 1 - Seated forward folds (1:50)
# 2 - Single leg forward folds (1:56)
# 3 - Middle stretch variations (2:00)
# 4 - Cat / Cows (2:08)
# 5 - Runners lunge (2:12)
# 6 - Kneeling Hamstring (2:15)
# 7 - Pigeon Stretch (2:18)
# 8 - Downward dog (2:20)
# 9 - Wrist mobility (2:23)
# 10 - Splits Attempts
# 11 - Back bend variations (2:39)
# 12 - Straddle fold variations (5:30)
# 13 - Butterfly (5:37)
# 14 - Forward fold variations (5:40)
# 15 - Squad stretch (5:44)
# 16 - Lizard pose (5:50) (I used to do this in yoga, thats the name!)
# 17 - Cossack squat (7:15)
# 18 - Thoaratic rotations (7:32)
# 19 - Thoaratic extention and Lat stretchs (7:35)
# 20 - Forward fold with chest stretch (7:41)
Thats it!
Juliana Pereira Thank you. I started my own stretching challenge last week and was trying to put together a full routine that used all the effective ones. Currently doing Kate Flowers routine (she’s a ballerina).
Thank you!!!! Bless you ❤
thank you SO MUCH
Thank you so much for this!!!
Thank you!
I did exactly this a few years ago and I got my splits in nine months. Now I’m a flexibility teacher! Keep being consistent and you will absolute get there!
Mam I just wanna ask one thing...if we do this exercise can we be flexible in 9 months.....and how is it for dancers... please reply mam
@@simplyvarsha3941 yes, thats literally what she said💀
Ma'am I'm gonna try these exercises but I what do i do when my body starts hurting all over? Should I take a break or?
@@nightmare9597 stretching should be gentle.
@@nightmare9597 It's going to hurt depending on how flexible you are but you should be fine just make sure to take a day or two to rest every other day and make sure not to push yourself too hard. It should be a sore pain, not a stinging pain. It'll get easier with practice. I know, personally, it took 3 days just to be able to touch the ground and a another couple days to fully press my palms to the ground, good luck. :)
Finally, a video that shows how difficult it is for the majority of people to do a split. I am not flexible and just turned 53. As you age, flexibility becomes so important because you have stiffness and pains that you never had before. I think it comes from years of not working on flexibility. I am trying to correct that now. I hate stretching too. This is inspiring me to work at it more each day. Your results are impressive. I am sure that you will get that split if you keep at it.
Laura Miller love this. I’m almost 56 and getting more flexible everyday. I’m close to achieving full splits. I aim to do it my 56th birthday next week 😅😅😅
@@carolinemaynard8283 You go, Happy Birthday! What a wonderful gift to yourself.
Laura Miller thank you ☺️ bring it on 🎉🎉🎉
Laura Miller I am 12, but I used to hate stretching and would get lazy, but I really wanted to get flexible and learn tricks and other things and now I look forward to it every day and look forward to maybe getting a new skill.
The body adapts to the movements you most frequently make. so keep going and good luck to you :)
This is my favorite challenge that you've done. Stretching and flexibility is so underrated!!
Thank you so much Kim! It’s been my favourite so far too!!
@@KeltieOConnor can you link the stretching routines you followed?
Stretching IS underrated but it’s so great
Same.
@@laurenbi totally!
she is litterally the result and representation of an active lifestyle she has such great energy and positivity
aww so true
Thought this would read "she is literally the result and representation of white privilege".
Pablo Gonzalez omg me too i was like oh no
she is cool!!!!!
@@pablogonzalez9842 nope, only "rich people" priviledge 😉 it's more difficult to not be sedentary when you actually have to work for 10h behind a desk... Not blaming her, blaming capitalism
As a former gymnast and coach, I'd say you did great in a 30-day period! Loved the posture realization, that was an excellent (and very visible) point, thank you for making that!
I realize this posting was "long ago" now in internet terms, but one thing to note in some of the stretches you showed (which was a tiny bit of your time, I'm sure), is to "relax" into your stretches.
I saw a fair bit of "bouncing" during some of the video (like when you are on the yoga blocks)... that's actually keeping the muscles under tension, which is counter to increasing flexibility (under tension, muscles want to "shorten")... a few tips, #1, stretch primarily AFTER doing an activity that has you warmed up/worked out if possible (when blood flow to the muscles is highest, aka muscles are "warmed up"). Stretching beforehand is good for injury prevention, but over time the philosophy has shifted from "static" to "dynamic" stretching when cold (so in those cases, moving within the stretch is encouraged, but that's to get things flowing and loosened up in the muscles and ligaments for performance, not to lengthen/stretch them).
#2 as I briefly mentioned, "relax" into the stretches, not just for bouncing, but for "straining" to improve...
A few spots I saw in addition to the yoga block splits, the "forward fold" stretch (seated with legs straight out and bending forward), if you want to pull on your feet, you should relax EVERYTHING except your arm, basically from your shoulders back should just be "laying down" with NO tension at all, breathing as if you were simply laying on a pillow relaxing (not easy when folded up like a pretzel, LOL, I know)... when everything is truly relaxed (gravity is your friend) if you want that little extra "pull" then simply lightly hold your feet with hands, and "bend your elbows" (nothing else, to avoid up-chain tension)... let your biceps do any/all work, but leave your core completely unengaged so it doesn't tighten up (shortening the muscles).
Same with butterfly stretches, again, no "bouncing" while resting, simply "rest" your legs, if you want to use elbows to press down, simply lean body forward with elbows on thighs and everything else fully relaxed to let gravity take effect.
Many stretches are actually easier to have someone assist, for instance again when forward-stretching, if a friend can gently pull your arms forward for you while you totally relax, it's even better than trying to pull yourself down/forward. We often paired up, especially for some things like butterflies and back-bridges, where gravity doesn't work well to help, having a friend gently push down on the knees (for butterflies) or gently lift your shoulders for backbends, allows you to relax into it (it's hard to relax your ab muscles completely, while having to hold yourself in an arch with the rest of your core, LOL)
You can take "breaks" during a stretch, for instance hold for 5 seconds, "sit-up and breath" for a breath or two, then resume for another 5 seconds at a time, key thing is just smooth, relaxed, controlled movements, no bouncing. Don't hold any stretch for more than roughly 30 seconds at a time, you can certainly "cycle through" some if you want to do a bit more of a stretch.
Love the encouragement of foam rolling!
One other thing that can help, in particular with backbends flexibility, if you have a sofa with a well-padded arm (or can lay a pillow across it) or even just off the side of a bed, is use that for lower-half support for a "half" backbend. Lay on the , and slowly slide your shoulders off till your hands can reach the floor (if you can't get that flexible on day one, just slide a little bit off, and let your arms hang limply extended overhead to stretch your shoulders, upper-back, ribcage).... the upper half of the torso is SO much harder to get flexibility in (all the muscles and ligaments in the ribcage, the pecs and other "lifting and pulling" muscles in front, etc fighting/resisting stretching), that any help here can make a big difference.
Anyhow, hopefully some tips that may help anyone reading this long after, GREAT JOB!
Thank you!!!
Splits or no splits, you’ve spent a month mastering your body, being mindful and connect with yourself on a whole new level! That’s just f*cking amazing! Be super proud of yourself. ❤️
Oh I really hope you can do the training like a gymnast later because that would be so interesting to see. Especially as a former gymnast, to see how quickly an adult can adapt to the physicality of gymnastics
I really want to!
@@KeltieOConnor Yes! Do a 'Train like Simone Biles' challenge
Yes!!
@@KeltieOConnor Please do!! 💖😊
For once a youtuber being real, hats of to you, for not being fake, and producing content thats unrealistic for the audience. We're all proud of your progress, and by you being authentic, you've also given someone hope and encouragement, that they also are not in the struggle alone. So thank you!
Ive been doing gymnastics/all star cheer for almost my whole life, let me tell you your improvement is amazing!! It took me around a year and a half of intense stretching to get all 3 of my splits down. Please Dont feel bad about not getting your splits keep stretching your really close! My biggest tip for splits that really helped me is practicing overspilts. Basically you put your front leg up on something higher like a couch or bed or stair and do your spilts.
So true! If you do it much quicker I swear you're gonna be hurting yourself...
Thank you for this tip! I have been trying for 6months and I am close. At least with my left leg, the right one needs to catch up a bit :)
agreed! practicing over splits helped me alot when i was trying to get them down
Another tip, if you have someone you trust that can help, lie on your back, lift your leg up in a split, and have them gently push your leg further back. Once you hit a spot where you don't wanna go any further, try and push back against them. Push for about 10 secs, then relax, it's crazy gow much further your leg will then stretch!
Ok I have like a 3 feet tall bed and can only do the splits on my bed so yeah
As a former gymnast I am super impressed with your progress. It takes years for us to get our splits and that’s starting as prepubescent, flexible little kids rather than as adults. You did a great job and it shows in your body! Congrats!
I’ve been a cheerleader for my whole life doing these stretches and more EVERY DAY. It took me over 2 years to get the full splits. That progress in 30 days is INCREDIBLE! P.s. when you’re learning your cartwheel make a trundle with your hands (thumbs and pointer fingers make a triangle, separate hands and spread out your fingers - it helps with hip rotation)
This video made my heart skipped a beat.
When I was younger, I was part of a gymnastics group back in my home country. I did it for about 7 years and despite of training every day for about 2 hrs, I was NEVER able to do a full-perfect split. I stopped training at 15 because I couldn’t compete since I wasn’t “good enough” according to my coach. That led to depression and weight gained. Something I still struggle with today.
Over the years I would think how different my life and my body would've been if I would've continued training. How much I missed it and why I never came back.
Gymnastics was a dream for me. It is the only sport I’ll watch for hours and I do get mixed emotions about not being able to do that anymore.
I am so very touched by your video when you said about celebrating the small victories, doing something that you wanted to do for so long and just own it.
I am in the worst shape of my life now (hard to believe it after all those years of training) and have some health issues as well.
You are really encouraging me today to get up and do some stretches and although I KNOW I won’t be able to make a full split... I will be proud at the end just for moving my body.
Thank you Keltie! You are such an inspiration
Looking forward to share this journey with you!
The fact that you're here is amazing, I believe in you, you can do anything you put your mind too! Good luck
Surprised this ain’t edited
I'm sorry you had that experience with your coach - it's unfortunate to meet someone who should encourage you, telling you you're not "good enough". I salute your motivation and inspiration to get back to exercise. I started my fitness journey ten years ago when I was 30 and I'm so glad I did. Wishing you the very best for your future. x
YAS! Love this comment. You’ve got this!!! Onwards and upwards from here 🙌🏻
please please PLEASE update too! Same struggle with you aswell and I hope we can get through this journey together.
i’m a dancer and was so excited for you when i saw the big improvement over 30 days. splits can be tricky but I feel like using blocks can sometimes put emphasis in the wrong area. try working from half splits using a forward stretch head to knee and lateral arm stretches to open up more. then slowly work to extending the back leg til you get to a full split.
also headstands are what i’m chasing. Yours was such a win!
Inspiring to see Keltie's face as it dawns on her. So fun to rewatch.
Agreed 👍🏼
Tore my hamstring lol it’s been two months and it’s starting to feel better 😭
I’m actually a dancer and I noticed that you’re doing a “turned in” split (front knee pointed up, back knew pointed down) Depending on the way your body is made, this maybe be more difficult than a turned out split. Just make sure that your turn out is coming from the inner thighs, hips, and booty. You seem to focus on form, so I don’t have any worries with you attempting this. If you have naturally good turn out, your splits will be significantly deeper already
My mind is BLOWN from this comment!! I didn’t know this was a thing! Going to try today thank you 😍😍
@@KeltieOConnor You’re so welcome! I know the struggle because I have more natural turn out. Some tricks are turned in, so it was really challenging when training to work toward my turned in split!
Also congrats on your results! These are truly amazing♥️♥️
Hi Lex I don't know if you're going to see this since it's a year later and I can't tag you, but can you elaborate more on what you mean by "turned in"? I did gymnastics for a few years a million years ago, and we always did splits with the front knee pointing up. I don't understand how you could even do it with the front knee pointing down, it doesn't seem possible anatomically. The one thing I did notice was that Keltie was flexing her front foot pretty hard, that *does* increase the stretch. I couldn't tell if that was intentional or if she just wasn't pointing her toe, which we were always yelled at for. "Pointed toes, square hips, hands up" was drilled into us 🤣.
@Kate Kramer A non-native english speaker that does pole dance here, I'd guess the terms come from ballet/dance and turned in or out means that the knee points straight up/down when the hips are square (turned in) as you described and if you turn out you open your hips a bit more sideways, which allows the knee and thigh naturally turn outwards away from your body a little bit, kinda like towards a middle split. Either is wrong or right, just different styles for different bodies and schools.
@@katekramer7679 maiju already explained it pretty well, but yes. In ballet you rotate you thighs outward most of the time. In turned in splits the front knee is turned to the ceiling and the back knee to the floor, in turned out splits the right knee points to wards the right wall and the left knee towards the left wall, often the hips open up as well as maiju described so the whole lower body is more like a straight line from front toe to back toe. Open hip splits are less intense, so most stretching programms i‘ve found go from open hip splits to closed hips to oversplits, oversplits beeing the most intense .
I was a dancer for 15 years of my life and NEVER managed to do a front split!!! I only ever kept my split leg splits by practicing them every single day, just 3 days off is enough for me to lose them again so do not get disheartened!
I think some people's bodies can do it naturally and some just never will really.
I was a dancer and a dance teacher, and some people's bodies just won't go that way.
I had to quit as I got all these auto immune disorders. Without doing anything at all for years I did the splits the other day, completely cold and laid my body over the leg holding the foot. Mine just does it.
ew front splits im getting painful flashbacks
Oh god I feel you I did ballet for years and always was the least flexible in my group!
rose dickerson same many years of dance and just couldn’t do a split. My hips are naturally tight and my sisters had this problem too. Was the least flexible in my class.
Taryn DeCicco see that’s the funny thing with me, I don’t have a problem with tight hips anymore yet still can’t do the splits! It was super irritating at the time though, I just wanted to be able to do the splits in class without doing them for an hour every single day!!
It’s so interesting because the fascia and muscles hold so many emotions, frustrations and insecurities. The importance of mobility isn’t the act of gaining physical flexibility it’s the ability to be flexible through life and let go of the unnecessary tensions of life!! I hope this inspires everyone to stretch( after being warm of course) because it’s SO much bigger than touching your toes or doing the splits! Congratulations Keltie!
I totally agree with you, I use to teach yoga and every now and then there would be one student at the end of class that would be crying and it was just a release of emotions for that person, so powerful when they make that realization that hold their own healing power. Even Keltie demonstrates that at the end when she's crying and she doesn't understand why, she's so adorable and relatable love her
I'm a PT & natural flow practitioner & u just laid that out beautifully.
Nicely said!
100%
I have been thinking a lot about yoga and stretching lately. I've never thought of stretching that way. Thanks for the insight.
When you said you felt embarrassed that you didn’t get the splits, I’ve been doing calisthenics and Stretching soo much since December so 9months now and it literally took me 8months to get the splits even though I was really flexible and if you look how much more mobility and range of motion you have in the lower back and hamstrings in just only 1 month, it’s crazy and now your lower back is really flexible you’re able to do soo much more exercises whilst being less susceptible to injury. But when I did my journey I was stuck where you were at right now for a good 3months and i found that it’s really important to stretch your hip flexors, groin and all surrounding muscles and try to strengthen yourself in a stretched position , I tried weighted stretching and immediately got the splits after being stuck for what seemed forever, it literally allowed me to get soo much deeper than when I would do PNF but I would get really sore, so I only did it 1-2 times a week.
100%. Tear open the hip flexors, and engage your muscles in every stretch.
What are some examples of weighted stretches you would recommend? Cause I’m stuck on the same place even tho I’m more flexible, I can’t get to do the damn splits 💀
and also age is a big factor. In your teens you can do them easily but in your 30s it takes like a year
I’m a cheerleader and it takes girls so many hours and years to get their splits all the way down I promise you that it takes time 💕💕 keep stretching love
Secret to doing the splits is building up blankets so you can rest down at whatever level you are. you have to relax, not stretch. By relaxing you muscles expand. Bounding and struggling is not stretching. Breath and relax.
It does not take years to get the splits! If you stay very consistent you could get the splits in a couple weeks.
Hi Stranger
It takes some girls a very long time. Especially the older you get. I’m just trying to give someone some comfort and tell them it isn’t abnormal to need more time than one month to get their splits :)
@@histranger4791 It depends on the person. I have very tight hips and even with stretching daily it still took me 2 years to get my right splits and 1 to get my left splits.
Hi Stranger it can take years to get the splits. I did competitive gymnastics and dance and it took years for me to get mine.. and I only ever got them on my right side. I stretched every single day with professional help 5 days a week. Every body is different.
I'm currently a competitive gymnast and I really like Anna Mcnultys stretching routines. She has a million stretch routines and they really help me maintain my flexibility.
Stretching really does feel SO GOOD it’s hard when you’re not flexible but if you keep stretching it’s like the best feeling ever
Splits or no splits, that’s an amazing improvement in just 1 month. And where would we be if everything would be so easy to achieve? Nothing to look forward to sucks 😊💕.
Thank you Sabine!!! Frick and that may be the meaning of life!
I stretched everyday for an hour and a half for two months *thanx to quarantine* and I did the splits and crow pose and a head stand! Never give UP!!
And I used to have severe back pain due to sitting on the chair working on patients *I’m a dentist*
I couldn’t even touch my toes before!
U can do anything!! Don’t give up!!
I totally relate. I would have never taken the time to get my crow and tri-pod headstand until now. With the pandemic I decide to get my yoga teacher certification. Again something I wouldn't have even considered before all this. Finding the good in the bad.
would you mind sharing what programs/ videos you used to stretch. I'm starting a stretch routine tomorrow with a goal to do the splits for however long it takes; trying to find tips! Thanks
fire trails every body is different that’s for sure, but try to get back on it and I hope you the best!❤️
Samantha Iwuagwu I followed yoga video here on TH-cam I ABSOLUTELY recommend Sarabeth yoga, I’ve watched ALL her videos.
Also I’ve signed up for a program for splits called Fortem I live in Dubai and they’re located here but I’m sure you can sign up too.
Best of luck to all of you❤️
She thinks she's not flexible because she can't do a split. Gurl...I can't even touch my toes. x'D
Same but honestly who can?
.... oh that's right the like 70 year old grandpa welp
Have you done something today to improve?
@@Horus-Lupercal Don't know if you're throwing shade at me with that comment but I exercise everyday to improve my body lol. Even if I didn't though, what I do with my body is up to me, and really none of your business.
Same for me, I can touch my knees and that's all...(I do gymnastic since 2 or 3 years and years ago I did 5 or 6 years)
right! i can do the splits but can barely touch my toes
Hey, I taught yoga for years, and struggled with the splits! Honestly, I made the most progress after reading Body Keeps the Score. It’s a blend of science/ psychology of emotional tension stored in the physical body. It’s not a hippie or spiritual book, I swear. As for your video- It makes sense to cry! You’ve been back bending, which is literally a heart opener. It feels vulnerable but strong to find the confidence to face the world with an open heart. Also (as detailed in the book) hips are a place that women store tons of tension. So you’re unwinding years of your body holding onto it! After reading the book, I learned how to reflect on what non-physical parts of myself were holding me back from physical goals, and it felt like my body unlocked in the most uplifting and transformative way possible. Hope you have time to check it out, and it helps you too! I’m so happy you shared this and totally support your stretchy journey. :) thank you!!
You convinced me to read this book
You convinced me to read it too!
It’s by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD. I’m so happy some of you are reading it! There’s an audiobook too. I think the world would be a better place if everyone read it because we could all gain a better understanding of each other’s trauma and our own, and work through it.
It starts by talking about soldiers with PTSD as an intense example of how we can re-experience and live memories in our present physical body. Then it explores tons of other ways, studies, and manifestations. The chapters are pretty short and diverse, it’s not really a cover-to-cover necessary book. I read a chapter a night, and often waited a week or so in between but was able to pick back up with ease.
I am so glad you posted this!!! Doing something that doesn’t come naturally, sticking to it, sharing your progress on this kind of a platform, especially when people tend to only show predictable “perfect” outcomes... it’s just very cool of you be encouraging of yourself and others to focus on progress and effort, not perfection! Flexibility will help you so much when you finally get to do your gymnastics training. Keep it up! You are already a bad ass athlete, but I CAN’T WAIT to see how transformative that will be for you. 💪🏻
I was a competitive gymnast and then coached for 15 years. So many people slack-off on flexibility and mobility training. What struck me was that you noticed the small improvements in your body. If you want to see more improvements, try an isometric circuit challenge. I used the books "Building the Gymnastics Body" and "Overcoming Gravity" to structure an isometric circuit and noticed large improvements in how I felt in less than 2 weeks! I started looking at things and thinking, "hey, I want to climb on that!"
Would isometric circuit training help with figure skating too?
I resonate with this so much, especially you being vulnerable at the end. I lost about 90 lbs 2 years ago and told myself that I had no more excuses for not attempting the things I've always wanted to do. I started with handstands and basic tumbling and found that I loved it so much that it just became a hobby for me. Every day now I practice / work out and love doing it. I've been able to work my way up to holding a handstand for an entire minute and just last month I did an aerial for the first time in my life, and cried like a baby because I had never been more proud of myself. You go girl! I'd love to watch your updates and journey. This makes me want to sign up for real classes and see just how far I'm able to go.
Tumbling? That's a thing? Sounds fun!
Holding a hand stand for a minute? THATS AMAZING!!
It's very relatable that you couldn't do the split in 1 month, most people cannot. You had amazing results for such a short amount of time and should be proud of yourself :).
Yes! The BIGGEST game changer for me learning to do splits was 2 things! Point your front foot and roll it to the outside! Not resting on your front heal puts less direct stretch on those typically tight places of your leg, making it easier to get to the ground. Same with cartwheels, point toes and let them lead you over. Handstands are easier to hold and better structured if you POINT YOUR TOES! Reach with your toes like you are reaching for the sky and let it lift your whole body upward, from your hips, from your belly, from your shoulders! Hope this helps! ❤
I felt the emotion at the end of this video. I think we’ve all been there, berating ourselves. I’ve been running and working out on and off for 25 years so pushing my body to work and perform is how i understand you get results. Its a mindset shift when it comes to flexibility. It took me a year of yoga to do the splits! I still can’t crow! Yoga is about tiny steps forward not pushing your body to the max to get where you want to be. It took me some time to accept that my body is on its on schedule I can’t force it. Now I am kind and patient with my body. And if I am never able to crow that’s ok too.
All my life I couldn’t even reach past my knees and I thought “I’m just not flexible” and would try to get flexible but get discouraged and give up. Recently I’ve taken up doing my own physical therapy at home for chronic pain I have, and I’ve come to the point where I can touch the floor and did the first pull ups of my life! Needless to say I sobbed, and my pain is improving so much. Definitely felt you on that
I started stretching to get more flexible but frankly it's one of the few things that gives me relief from chronic pain too which is a large part of why i continue to do it.
Same! My chronic pain has come from hypermobile joints but weak stabilisers, meaning my muscles get SUPER tight because my tendons have nothing supporting them. Long story short, I kept stretching and strengthening and I can touch my knuckles to the floor
qi gong has been helping me
I was brutally abused at a young age so I wasn't able to do the splits, but now I have 2 of my splits and about 8 inches from my 3rd one!
i come from ellbats video and she said you made some serious improvements! she also said she had some natural advantage as she was able to do it when she was little and I think the other people who could do it in 30 days had this too maybe!
When I was in color guard and we did these stretched to be able to do the splits me and half the girls where improving faster then the other half. The reason was because the one half that was improving faster was because when could do the splits when we where little. Like ellbat said it’s about muscle memory too
I was a gymnast in my childhood and my strength, mobility, and flexibility have stayed with me throughout my adult life. I use these skills in my job (I work manual labor) and my hobbies of yoga and pole dance.
A split stretch I really benefit from is what we used to call ‘wiggles.’ In split, place both forearms on either side of your shin (as far as you can go). Then, slowly move your hips from side to side, alternating touching the inside of your hip and your outside glute to the ground, like a seesaw. Use your feet as an axis point and your arms to guide and stabilize you.
For middle splits, start in a straddle. Roll forwards through middle split, then forwards to your stomach with closed legs. Repeat forwards and backwards.
I hope these help you! Plus they’re super fun. Keep up the good work xx
just to let you know !! i'm a figure skater, im now going on three years of working on my splits, and i still haven't gotten them consistently and perfectly !! it definitely takes a lot of time, but your progress in just 30 days is amazing ! you'll get them eventually for sure !
this has also inspired me to start stretching properly ,, i always put it off but just seeing how much you were able to progress and hearing all of the ways you felt more positive about your body afterwards was awesome 🥺 thank you so much for sharing !!!
Same ! Figure skating is hard! And I still can't do the splits but it's been almost 4 years now and I'm almost there ! Keep going you've got this
This is gold. Your progress IS visible. Your generosity in showing your before and after ability demonstrates that this CAN be done, and instructs on what the difference looks like. Your discussion of the “little things you start to notice” is infinitely valuable. I see parallels between the practice of athletic body development and musical instrument skills: it’s about flexibility, control and body awareness, not brute strength, speed or power. And doing a little at a time every day develops awareness of things you don’t even know to be aware of. Your comments about the shoulder/collar bone posture, and about the splits goals are great examples. The split-screen videos of day 1/day 30 are really useful because at first, one could view day 1 and think, “she looks pretty good” but when the two videos are compared, we learn to see a bit of what skilled trainers know how to see - the differences in the motions and positions that come as you develop ease with what you’re doing. Skilled music teachers develop that kind of eye too. I’m writing too much. But, thank you for this video.
"Every day, I'm excited to get up and move." I love that. I totally understand how excited you are in this video and why you felt emotional. Your progress is amazing! Making progress is what makes us happy. Having a goal makes us excited. I've wanted to do the splits ever since I was a child, but I never committed to practising every day - so it never happened. This month though, I practised (almost) every day and I'm closer to the floor than I've ever been before. Yay! Go us! (virtual high-five) xx
I want that feeling for myself!
I honestly love that you didn't let COVID-19 from your goals, truly inspiring Keltie!!!
I've been doing yoga for 7 years and I've spent the last 6 months attempting the splits. I'm still not 100% there yet and I've been beating myself up about it. This video is so helpful and reminds me that even though I haven't achieved my goal I've still improved so much and benefited my health. You got this 💜💜
When you said “I hope this resonates with someone” just know I’m ONE of the many you helped motivate and inspire! I love your personality and spunky, bubbly spirit! You have helped me see how the small steps along the way are the real victories! ❤️
I wish you could/would post your whole stretching program. I would love to do this exact routine! I am very tight and I would love to improve my posture😊
you should check out Anna Mcnulty!!
Same!
I was on a 30-day split challenge and by day 25, I was so demotivated because day 30 was coming and I was not anywhere close. You just made me realise that those BIG UNREALISTING goals we set for our selves demotivate us. Just do the stretches and flexibility will come when they come.
Hey Keltie! I am a dancer and a big tip for getting the splits in terms of proper form is having your upper body up straight and over your hips as you did using the yoga blocks! Awesome video as always ❤️❤️
Love this! Stretching is so important for the body and to see someone who is mindful of proper form is refreshing. Also, as a former ballet dancer, seeing you getting into your forward split correctly is awesome. Keep kicking butt, you’re my fitspo currently 💕
keltie: "why am i crying?"
me: ............. why AM I crying??
I'm a beginner yogi and a few days ago I was finally able to hold the Crow pose - super happy and motivated🤸♀️
your next goal is to do it so seamlessly you forget you're supposed to focus and fall on your face (not like I'm speaking from experience or anything...)
@@chenlenochen 🤣😂🤣😂🤣Hope no permanent damage was done🤞
@@ZethuMazibuko I saved my face with my hand but messed up my wrist for a whole week 😂 lesson learned!
@@chenlenochen 😬 Ouch! Sorry about that. Hope you didn't let that stop you though 😉
As a gymnasts and also in school, I love this video. Always when my friends at school looked at the stuff I did and thought they were easy and I didn't put effort to be better. This video shows that it is not easy. (Also, it took me a whole 6 years to learn the splits so take your time, I suggest that you focus more in doing back stretching exercises especially back band because you really need it in gymnastics and it is easier to see a change) keep going!
This was so encouraging to watch! I'm not naturally flexible or strong and did nothing active till I was in my twenties. Definitely felt that when you tried the arm raise against the wall, lol. I started doing aerial arts a few years ago and now at 30 I have a decent square split on my good side, a 4 second handstand, and can easily go to a backbend from standing. It's a slow road for some us, but what you say about enjoying the practice and little victories along the way is so true. Keep it up, Keltie (et al)! Fantastic video, fun personality, and great motivation. Definitely subscribing!
You should do a video with the stretching routine you do daily, that way we can do it along with you!
honestly i think it's better if she doesn't, of course it's up to her but what she's done is findng a routine that suits her and that's what everyone wanting to join should attempt aswell because we're all individuals and might need to avoid certain things or focus extra on others. Again, if she chooses to all the power to her but you can definitely join her without knowing her exact routine:)
I can tell the difference in your movement and posture even while you're stretching at the very end! I was a gymnast and now I'm a dancer and I've got my splits but your forward bend is WAY better than mine! This makes me want to just focus on flexibilityy again!
don't worry about the splits!! That forward fold was AMAZING!! As were so many of the others. You'll get to the splits but it in no way negates the importance of what you DID accomplish. Incredible and completely inspiring. THANK you for posting it!
I LOVED this challenge! Everyone is so caught up on "getting a butt in 2 weeks" and yeah improving their aesthetics and getting stronger is amazing too, but I think improving your mobility is even more important!
OMG the amount your hips opened is insane. I realize now I need to do a stretching challenge, thanks for the inspo!
As a person who's never been an athlete and has only exercised to maintain a certain size/minimum level of fitness, it's such a relief to see this kind of video. You can be super fit and not be able to do everything. No one is perfect and everyone is on their own personal journey in all respects/aspects of life. What matters is that you're trying.
im really sad she didnt list all the videos in the discription. i really wanted to do this for myself because her results were so awesome :(
sameeer
U could still follow it, I just stopped the vid to see what she was doing and did a timer of 30 seconds or 1min for me to do it, so I guess u could still do what she does in the vid
I've been a dancer my whole life, but never was flexible when I was little. At 16 I decided to stretch for an hour every day for 2 months because I knew I wanted to be a professional dancer and I'd need to be flexible. I got my right and left splits in 2 months, but I have NEVER been able to do centre splits. I think my hips just aren't built in that way.
I feel you; I thought the same thing. But please don't give up-- it's possible!! I never thought I'd be able to do a split, despite being a martial artist and a dancer. But now I can do them after many years :) it doesn't matter how long it takes, just stay consistent and don't give up on yourself. And drink LOTS of water!!
This could be the case! I'm a craniosacral therapist with a degree in exercise physiology. Do a search on femur heads. The femur is the long bone of the upper leg and it has a branch with a head on it that inserts into the hip joint. If you have a short femur head, splits are not possible because of the way the bone sits in the joint. Nothing to be ashamed of! But don't feel badly about your bone structure, it's wonderful to be able have a body that's healthy and strong. 🙏
Gymnastics is one of the hardest sports hands down. I was a level 10 gymnast.
A level 10 gymnast is very impressive, awesome job 😄
That's highest GJ!!
I’m only level 7/8 and yes it is but the danger and difficulty makes it more fun😂
@@therealvictoriagabrielle9186 I'm level 7 and I totally agree
I always wanted to do gymnastics but my parents never let me. They put me in ballet instead.
Awww your emotional crying reminded me of how emotional you got when you did your captain marvel video. This was such a great video keltie. I totally understand how happy stretching makes you. Same happens to me to me too.
I’m proud of you for showing up every day and showing REAL progress. I know you wanted to get to splits in 30 days. You’re like me, you push yourself really hard but the progress you did make was huge. You should be proud of yourself. Congrats!!
Good for you for improving yourself. Just keep on keeping on, and you’ll accomplish whatever you set out to do.
I was a couch potato with serious lower back pain for the first 58 years of my life. I started exercising after having a stent put in when I was diagnosed with heart disease. After 6 months of daily walking then hiking, I suddenly realized my back pain was almost non-existent and my resting heart rate was really good. Now I have the energy and stamina to add in strength training and build some muscle (which at 61 is not easy to do). So stick with your goals, put in the effort, and don’t worry about how long it takes to achieve them. You’ll be amazed at what you can do.
Thank you for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration!
Ahhh, the best thing about gymnastics: practicing a certain skill and then you do it! You’re able to do this new thing that you’ve been working on! So satisfying :)
Great video. Thanks for making it
Is good
I'm crying for you because you are such a mensch. Perfect. Thank you for not pushing too far too soon. Continue to have fun. Much love. I've been doing yoga for 6 months now. At 63 and in pain from hip joints I'm trying hard.
Keltie this is phenomenal! I'm a professional dancer and yogi and girl, GIRL, your progress is AMAZING! It's not just about flexibility, but also mobility and you excelled in improving both! A few things:
1. That green on you? Obsessed, in love with it, you are glowing.
2. Have you looked into Lastics for stretching? If you are looking for another "game changer" I'd recommend checking it out, such a safe and helpful technique for increasing flexibility.
3. Keep working on this. Keep continuing the lines you are creating with your flexibility whether it be not craning your neck to look up when stretching (complete the line of your back to get more progress) or pointing your toes and straightening your knees. I say this because your improvement is seriously unbelievable and if you keep going at this rate you won't just be getting the splits, you will be keeping the splits. You are creating flexibility that will stay, keep working!
Thank you for posting these videos, you are always a light added to my day!
- "my flexibility is crap"
- proceeds to do forward fold and downward facing dog with no problems :D
I understand that it's all relative to your starting point and your goals, but lmao XD
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I see you, my current yoga goal is to make a downdog with my heels down. 🙈
That's what I was thinking too. I can't even touch my toes. I can see them but I can't touch them. From someone who is genuinely inflexible she is flexible.
She was very flexible before starting the challenge.
No idea why she said that her flexibility was crap...when it was actually good-excellent.
don't forget you're seeing her progress half a month in!!
those poses were done when she was already 14 days in or so
it’s rare to come across an athlete that is truly at beginner level flexibility. it makes challenges like this seem possible for those of us that are NOT athletes. i really appreciated this. i’m starting my own journey and i’ll be using some of your tips and words of encouragement along the way. thank you so much!
Love how real this video is! I've seen so many "get the splits in 30 days videos", this was a nice change of pace to see someone who is fit need more time to get the splits, which is completely reasonable!
"I was the least flexible person you'll ever met" that's cause you never met me lol
Fr, I tried the other day the wall bridge and my back said NOPE. Will try again in a few weeks tho
BOOOOOM!
Wow Oliver just wow
The fact that you didn't nailed the split and talked so openly about it made me love this video so much. Thank you for sharing that with us. You are amazing. And right. Every body tells a story and what counts is the journey.
I love seeing this! Splits is SO body dependent. It took me 8 years of dance when I was a kid to get them practicing daily. Posture improvement is huge! Keep going
I was literally eating a mr. Goodbar and decided to not finish it and to start the challenge..... thank you and many blessings
I love the overall message about how celebrating what your body can do will bring you more satisfaction than any number on a scale or a measuring tape. This is what society needs to be steering towards.
This video made me subscribe. I needed to hear and see this. The small victories do count. I am still learning that. And trying to be easier on myself.
Thank you for this❤️
I'm going to start this challenge today now! I love how vulnerable you are about this journey. I have never been able to do a cart wheel, splitz or headstand and I have always wanted to do this!
We’re going to be on this journey together Emma! LETS DO THIS
I was a gymnast for 12 years - one of the biggest milestone “tricks” and also low key the hardest things to achieve was the splits - don’t get discouraged! if you truly want them just keep at it and they will come!!
This was fun to watching and a few months after dislocated my knee doing the splits I was scared to try again. This was pure motivation to get back to that level of flexibility🤞🏾💕💕
That stretch is lizard pose! I am a yoga teacher and that is one of my favorite poses, great for flexibility ❤️
Thank you!! It helped my hips so much!!
I call it a runner's lunge but honestly lizard stretch sounds more fun
Haha I call it that too!! Only difference i can tell between the two poses is that in runners lunge typically your foot goes between the palms and in lizard your foot goes on the outside of your palm, further stretching the hips
This really hits home for me, and I'm so glad you posted it. I've been down on myself any time I tried to pick up with exercise again because I used to do ballet, and even though I could never do the splits, I was so much stronger than I am now. I kept letting my own discouraging voice stay louder than any small piece of progress and I quit before I even get a chance to enjoy it or see a change. Thank you for your authenticity, and for sharing these victories with us.
I can't tell you how much I needed that pep talk today. Thank you, discovering this channel has been life changing.
OMG where did you get the gorgeous shirt with the square neckline? The one you are wearing when you're showing your improved posture. :)
I think it might be the long sleeve contour bodysuit from aritzia!
I am 53 and after watching this, I am going to start making stretching a part of my daily routine. Thank you for showing your rawness and vulnerability. You are an incredible woman with such a bright loving soul.
Hey, the name of the stretch you didn’t know at 5:51 is called “Lizard stretch!” You’ll often find it in yoga. Hope that helps!
Ruby Mather or simply runners lunge different from low lunge and high lunge. This is great!
“I immediately texted my boyfriend and my mom, I was like ‘look what I did!’” 😂😂 you sound exactly like me after doing stretches for a week
Don't feel discouraged! I am a former gymnastics coach. For your age and considering you never regularly did splits before this your improvement in one month was huge! The younger you are the faster your flexibility can improve. It's harder the older you get. I think you did amazing! Also great job on your handstands and cartwheels! I have only one tip for you- it's all about good form! Make sure you're pointing those feet and engaging your leg muscles to keep your knee straight! This applies to stretching, handstands and cartwheels! I hope you keep up the good work. I'd love to see your progress with all this 3, 6, 9, and 12 months in!
It took me YEARS to get all my splits down you did absolutely amazing!
Thank goodness I did one of those do full splits in 14 days and it's been like 4 months and I can stretch out as far as my yoga mat.. not full splits yet my knees are still bent a little. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
Thank you so much for posting this, “take pride in the little things” you’re amazing for sharing this journey with a great message 🙌🏽
Dear Keltie, as a former gymnast, I am so impressed by your progress! genetics is a very big part in flexibility, just being an athlete doesn't mean anything! During my whole childhood in gymnastics, I couldn't do the splits. Only when I was 15 and started stretching more, also outside of the gym, I got my splits, after two years of stretching a lot! Now I don't do gymnastics anymore, but I'm still so proud of my splits that I keep stretching them, because I don't wanna lose them! (And lastly: in my 10 years of gymnastics training, I never got my middle splits. Not even close.)
Love, Luna
Holy, your hair is really looking great.
Thank you so much for your vulnerability
im a competitive gymnastics coach and ex gymnast. I have never seen any athlete who is not flexible get their splits in a month it is a journey with so many variations of heights and stretches to get splits same as any big skill- it takes time! You are doing amazing your progress is becoming perfection! Some gymnasts can honestly never do the splits- athletes in gymnastics are the same as any other sport they all have their strengths. Some gymnasts are strong, some are flexible some are powerful some are all arounds.
This was so inspiring! I’m a dancer but I still haven’t reached my splits, but you inspired me to work harder and be kind to myself
You did great! Feel proud of your self. Thanks for sharing, really encourage me to try to do stretching again and be able to do what I use to do many many years ago. Big hug
It's actually so motivating to see that someone who's as athletic as you also struggles with flexibility. Thank you so much for posting this video!
If I remember my classes correctly (been a while though), flexibility is actually more difficult for people who usually work out in strenght like she seems to be doing (I think it has to do with how the muscle fibers stretch ) ^^
So so so excited for this video! And also so obsessed with that green outfit matching your pretty eyes 😍
Best friend a girl could ask for ☺️☺️
5:52 its called a lunge and it is one of the BEST stretches if you want to get the splits 🙂
Thank you for sharing your story/progress and thank you for being vulnerable. I'm stretching for 2 weeks every day now (so I can do the middle-split) and sometimes I'm only focused on the endresult. I see all those people who learned the split in one month and that makes me insecure. But like you said, it's the small changes and improvements that make this journey so beautiful. I'm proud of you too (even if it's almost two years later). Thank you for being so real. It feels nice that I can relate to someone
ive been dancing for a few months and i realized that i literally do these olymic gymnastics stretches everyday without realizing lol
Wow this just caught me at a point where I heavily reduced my working out during Corona and I feel like stretching is exactly what I could give to my body right now. Especially with how your posture improved! Thank you for this inspiration!!!
yes my thought exactly! im not the active type to just get up and do cardio, so i feel like stretching and this video will be a great start
Thank you! This is one of the ONLY videos I could find where an actual beginner went through this process. I'm tired of watching stretching routines of people who are still teenagers and/or clearly have been gymnasts since age 5. They don't even know what it means to not be flexible. You're actually more flexible than many - you can touch your toes etc. and that takes least a BIT of flexibility :) I'm about at your starting level in this video, so it's perfect. A few years ago I wasn't even that flexible. This helps to see how much progress can be made in 30 days but to also be realistic. THANK YOU for an honest vid!
Love love love this so much and your thoughts on when you started reflecting on the results. Thank you for sharing! It feels so good to be so proud of progress!