Where? I didn't see a non-flexible person. If you mean the guy, he's far more flexible than the average 45yo male and more flexible than 50% of 35YO males who don't regularly exercise. Its a cop-out.
@@lenzielenski3276 i mean, what do you want to see then? Someone who can barely bend at all? Thats not helpful. Its a degree of flexibility, do what you're comfortable with while paying attention to the key points.
@@judyh3707 YES! I want to see someone who is very inflexible, because while these exercises look good, they are utterly useless if you can't get into those positions to start with!
0:30 first stretch (front of the body, thighs, sole of the feet) hold for 20-30 seconds each leg 2:45 second stretch (back of the body, hamstrings, ankles) alternate between low squat and forward fold pausing in each position for 60 seconds 5:02 third stretch (sideways stretch, inner thighs, open upper body, shoulders) hold 30 seconds each side
I didn't understand the 2nd.. can you pls explain?... Should we do the alternate back n forth continuosly for 60 sec straight,,,, OR pause the front hold for 60 sec straight and pause the back hold for 60 sec straight again...?
@@prajwal_747my understanding is it's the first thing you said! so low squat for a few seconds, forward fold for a few seconds, low squat, forward fold, low squat, forward fold, and you repeat that until it adds up to about a minute
OMG. ive been doing this for 8 days and IT IS INSANE! i saw the results right now and im freaking out. IM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS VIDEO AND YOU, thank you 😭💗💗
@@Pamela-zj7yp hi! it’s helping, really, just be consistent! i’d say i was PRETTY inflexible you cant even imagine, so i can say im more confident in my flexibility which is not still as good
This is a really fantastic video. No 5-minute-long plug for a sponsor. No obnoxious intro. Just straight to the point and very clearly explained. 12/10.
Honey, what can I say! I LOVE you! You have literally change my life! I have been dooing these streches for three days now and I am a different person. I am bodybuilder so my mobility is at a shit level but you have saved me!! Thank You 10000 times!!!
I'm definitely going to give these a go, looks much more efficient than my current chaotic programme of "whatever stretches I can remember in the moment"! 🤣
I'm so glad I came across this video. After years of tight hip flexors with little progress of weekly physiotherapy, I've found something that released them
@@pandatube8596 Yes! I stuck with it daily for 6 weeks as was feeling pretty amazing. I got out of the habit when I was given several other stretches and exercises for physical therapy, doing it all was too time consuming. I am feeling stiffer in my legs and when bending over. I should get back into it.
@@MrSirDudeGuy It requires continuity, I started stretching a long time ago and I was finding myself in a wonderful and enjoyable progress, but I always stopped and stopped practicing, until I found myself back from where I started, all that effort was lost, and here I am trying to start again, but sometimes I feel frustrated when I find myself still far from what I am looking for, lets keep going me and you and never stop again 😍💐 thank you for sharing your experience Ron
"I will stick with it": implies they will continue doing something with no statement on what they've been doing previously. "I will continue to stick with it": implies they will continue doing something that they have already been doing for some time.
I KNOW I need to stretch more, and I can feel the benefits when I do... but I have a lot of trouble making time, and often other stretching videos will include stretches that I either physically can't do, or that looks SO different when my inflexible body does it that I'm not sure if I'm even doing it right! These three stretches were AMAZING and pretty much met all my needs in a way that no other stretches videos have. Thank you!!!
@@bambinaforever1402 For someone who does lots of weight training, it's especially important honestly. A proper warm-up (and cool-down), as well as thorough stretching will go miles toward helping you not only avoid injury, but improve your overall physique.
question, have you kept up with these stretches? I am considering trying it and wanted to ask someone who possibly hasn't been doing it that long to see if they feel more flexible.
I had hit a wall in my fitness journey precisely because of my flexibility, due to an old injury. These stretches are INSANE! I can already notice that I'm stretching further and further, and it's only been 8 days since I started doing them. Thank you so much for sharing these, and for your comprehensive explanations about each exercise! 😌🤝😌
I don't think anyone else on YouTub is teaching yoga in the way you do. It's fantastic that you show how to develop the body and optimise stretches. And you are SO witty which is a refreshing change. Love your channel so much :0)
I'm a 53 yr old menopausal and physically non flexible mom, and I enrolled in a private yoga session 2 weeks ago. Now this video is a big help, even better, with just a few minutes of domestration and explanation ❤ . You answered the questions I have in mind while doing my yoga class. Thank you sweet lady, I now subscribe and follow
So happy I came across this! I HATE stretching. Don't get me wrong, I know that it's great for me, but I find it...well, boring. The way you explain the overall benefits, pointing out that it doesn't need to be perfect is very encouraging. I think that I can handle three stretches! Thank you!!
These stretches are fantastic! As a retired Touring professional who now coaches others, Im always looking for new and better ways to help my students, so Ive been doing these stretches myself for the last week to directly measure the difference, and have seen a remarkable improvement in that short time, so I will be implementing these stretches into my students training programs. Thanks for the helpful info, keep up the great work!
Thank you so much!!! These stretches are simple enough for a very inflexible person to do, and you even told us that it actually doesn’t matter how far your knee goes down or if you can straighten your legs, as long as you can do xyz of the stretch, which is so helpful to know. I often feel like I’m not doing the stretch right, or not getting the benefit of it because I can’t straighten my legs. These are actually beginner stretches. I have been trying to follow along “beginner” flexibility routines to be able to do the splits, but half of the exercises they show are doing the full front splits on your back or against a wall, and if you can’t already do a split, you can’t do half the exercises. This was so helpful, thank you!
Been doing this for about a month. Most notable improvement is my left toes have finally loosened up and my neck/upper back arent as stiff anymore. The only thing I added was laying on my back and streching one leg towards the ceiling until I was warmed up.The one time I didnt do this, the standing forward bend felt like I was breaking my legs in half lol. Very nice and useful imo. Thanks.
I have a bulging disc in my L5 vertebrae from my time in the Navy, and holy crap. I saw your video and figured I'd give your stretches a shot, and wow. I feel way better immediately. The creaking sounds coming from my legs was a bit unexpected, but that just shows that they're working. This has really been way more helpful than I ever could have imagined. I don't know why the VA doesn't show these stretches.
I'm sorry, I'm not trying to laugh at your injury in any way...but the mental image of legs creaking reminds me of those creepy door opening sounds you hear in horror movies😂
As a non-native speaker I thank you for not speaking too fast. In addition, it is so obvious that you love what you are doing, which encourages me to try it out myself. And last but not least I love your accent. Keep going, you are an inspiration.
@@Livinleggings After doing these 3 stretches for 30s each, do we repeat, and if so how many rounds would you recommend for intermediates, etc ( or is one round enough?). Thanks for sharing and offering such an eye opening fact regarding variation of the same stretches. Never thought of it quite like that!
@bhaktikulkarni5089 given they said "this morning" and then "now", it would appear that it took less than a day. But this can also happen generally, our bodies tend to warm up and gain a bit of flexibility through the day. If you try touch your toes in the morning without actually doing any stretches and try again in the afternoon, you'll probably still notice a difference.
l really love how you show what the stretching can be for those of us that are not flexible. Thank you so much- I will do this everyday! I wish you all a wonderful and stretching day🙂
Wow, I have never seen or heard about the first one! I love it, it feels like a total body stretch! I do the second one every day, and the last one feels soooo good! Thanks Liv for teaching the way you do, so unique to you! 🙏❤✨
This is a really fantastic video. No 5-minute-long plug for a sponsor. No obnoxious intro. Just straight to the point and very clearly explained. 12/10.
Holy mother of fascia! The first stretch of the plantar fascia is a complete and utter game changer. You are so right about it making me go deeper in to the 2nd and 3rd stretches and what a relief these, golden three musketeers of stretches, gave my lower back and hips. I have had morning pains coming from this part of my body, for the better part of 28 years now, which have hampered pretty much everything else that I do in life. Thank you, thank you, thank you for these! Now, that we have gotten my gratitude squared away, let me tell you this, all aspiring TH-camrs, instructors, teachers, etc. THIS VIDEO is the gold standard of how to convey information to people, especially in this day and age, with most people having the attention span of 2-year-old. Why? Asking why is correct my friends! Because I need not only help in learning WHAT to do, but also WHY it will help me. This is why I got really motivated to try these stretches and they are from this moment on, in my morning routine. Expanding a bit, they also cover off any possible misinterpretations with the cut-in-scenes that are topped off with a dash of humour, which also makes it more memorable for me. Finally they do it time efficiently, not going too slow or too fast. Just brilliant!! Liked, subscribed, and enabled bell for all videos 🙏👏
This is a really fantastic video. No 5-minute-long plug for a sponsor. No obnoxious intro. Just straight to the point and very clearly explained. 12/10.
This was easily the best stretching tutorial I've seen because your form is 100% clear. And because you show what to be fully aiming for, I know what to look for when it comes to improvement, something that other tutorials get close to but not all the time. This was awesome! Thank you!
I have been tight, twisted & in pain from locked-up hips. This video & oddly, the 1st exercise/stretch reduced my pain by 50% & I can’t THANK YOU enough. Your are an angel!!!
OMG - I can’t believe how stiff I am. I tried the first stretch and could really feel it. So glad I came across this video as I’ve been looking for something like this to help improve my flexibility for my golf.
Today I found this video and I had no idea how stiff I was till holding myself up was a task all in its self. Great video. I feel better and hurt at the same time 😅
🙏 REQUEST: Could you do three short videos to follow along with, doing these effective stretches if you haven't already? (maybe the first half of each the basic version, then the second half for those with more flexibility) Excellently explained, great cinematography, and well edited!! 😃 Thank you for this intro even if you don't do three follow-alongs. 😊❤️
ive been looking for a video like this forever. not the basic lunges, or hamstring stretch holds. the second stretch literally has single handedly helped me out a ton. as a dancer i struggled with hamstring flexibility and was never able to get my palms on the floor. i always stretched it with just my fingertips to the ground in a fold, but doing the opposite has made such a difference. thank you!
This video is pure gold. They say the mark of genius is making complicated things as simple as possible, but not simpler. I'd say that's what you've done here. Bravo! 👏 Between this video and your nerve glide videos, I'm really looking forward to some new flexibility gains. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise...and British charm!
I can't afford my yoga classes any more and I think your channel will be really helpful for me to keep developing my practice. Thank you for explaining everything simply!!
The first one I don't feel in the feet at all, but on top of my thighs. The second one is new to me and the only hamstring stretch that hasn't just felt like nerve pain. This is great stuff.
This video is great. It is calming and explains the why and what the stretch is used for. I tried the first one and failed miserably as expected as I've known for a while my flexibility is terrible. Now I just need to keep trying these and hopefully improve or just have fun failing like I did today.
Best stretches I have seen on TH-cam. Unique combinations that give sweet relief to tight areas you didn’t know you had. Seriously! These have been life changing for tightness in my back and sciatic, along with toe flexibility. Been doing daily for 3 weeks and see good improvements in other aspects of yoga poses too. Keep up the great work and straight to the point videos. Gold mine!!!
I’m so happy!! My husband sent me this video while I was getting ready for work and this was actually short enough that I could do something on my way out the door instead of just wishing I had time to move. Thank you!!
Exceptionally efficient! The detailed explanations are brilliant. Questions are anticipated even before they enter one's mind! The organization with the time labeled transcript is unlike anything I've seen on TH-cam. And the dog is delightful too!!
The fact that you pointed out the benefits of each stretch was super motivating. Just knowing what parts of my body will improve by doing a certain stretch is super motivating just on its own :)
Thank you so much! Since I became a mom, I have neglecting my flexibility for 4 years now... I was so demotivated and on the point of giving up. This video will definitely help me!!
I've been wanting to start my morning off with yoga but I really struggle with fatigue in the mornings so this is a perfect little snapshot yoga routine that will hopefully help me kick-start my day, thanks! :D
Do you expose yourself to sunlight in the morning? One of the best ways to "wake up" is to do exactly that for at least a minute (10-15 would be better of course, like going for a walk). Looking up into the air is also helping a little and good sleep with a positive mind before falling asleep is the ultimate help for that. Just some random tipps i gathered throughout the last few months from different quality sources like Andrew Huberman.
@@kenshigo3833 yeah for a year or two I wouldn't close my blinds so I woke up with sunlight but that didn't help either :/ thank you for the tips tho! xx
@@mad1739 It is recommended to actually go outside though, or open a window and lean out of it. Not looking directly into the sun of course, but in the direction of it. Hope you´ll find something that helps :)
@@adammacer Well i can´t know where you are all from... But, you can also use light therapy. It is not as effective, but it does help a lot of people. Andrew Huberman made an episode about this in case you are interested.
Been working out, lifting weights etc. for 10 years on and off. Never really paid attention to flexibility and now regret I didn't start with it sooner. Started to get a stiff back and some IT band pain. After stretching regularly for weeks I'm feeling a lot better and your videos helped a lot! Younger people who first start off at the gym should really learn the benefit of having good flexibility so that they can incorporate that into their training schedule for best results. The workout also feels better with good mobility
Stiff lower back for over a year tried all the strerches and exercises i could find.but still had it. That middle toe touch variation has done it for me. Thank you! I really appreciate your time and effort. Had a couple of injuries from the stiffeness in the winter and literally couldn't move some mornings. Now im stiff free THANKYOU!
Wow, these are really great stretches. Even though i love to work out i am a really lazy person so doing tons of different stretches on top of my workout always felt tedious while i at the same time worried to have left out some parts which made stretching not only annyoing but unsatisfying. These 3 stretches really make you feel all of the body parts which feels quite satisfying. So thanks for this video. Sometimes the youtube algorythm really digs up pure gold.
'KAPTID NA PINOY' 'AMAZINGLY YOU ARE ONE OF THE 'HONEST' TO SHOWING THAT 'FLEXIIBILITY WITHOUT THINKING OF MONEY'. . .WE LOVE YOU Ms. Flexibility Livinleggings.
This is amazing, it is the stretching equivalent of a total body workout in the gym! I tried your linked video at the end and saw an instant extra 30 degrees or so on my hamstring stretch, thank you!
This is so neat! I have been doing this every day for over a month now. 1) It works! It stretches and wakes up everything. 2) It is a lovely, fast movement break for us desk jockeys 3) As someone who has always struggled with squats, this has noticeably improved my mobility with weight-bearing squat exercises! THANK YOU!
Excellent, well done! Shared to all my adult judo club members. Judo quickly finds any areas that are weaker than others which is a good thing for building overall strength and fitness but requires perseverance. These stretches help a great deal with recovery for our lower grades but also the more advance athletes benefit too.
This has the be the best, most concise, and informative stretching tutorial on youtube. Three quick stretches, that really work and you feel every one of the muscles listed being stretched. You explain which muscles for each stretch, what some of their benefits and uses are and lastly you did everything within 6 minutes
The first one didn’t do a whole lot for me but then I tried the second one and my legs were popping for the whole entire minute that I was doing it and afterwards my legs felt like heaven. Thank you so much this was incredible
I did these exercises only twice and my chiropractor was amazed with the results. I couldn't stand up straight, now I can. My whole posture has improved. Thank you so much 💗💗
Before I follow one of my dvd workouts, I stretch even before the warmup routine on the dvd workout. -During my "pre warmup routine", I already do stretch #2 that you described! That's such a great stretch. And I'm looking forward to adding the other two stretches that you recommended. (And performing them in the correct order.) Thanks for another great video!
Hi Liv! THANK YOU ever so much for showing us these 3 stretches. They're REALLY great. Is there any chance you could kindly create a 3-5 minute follow along version of them for people to do during their lunch or coffee break? I think you'd get a LOT of views. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Mattx
TH-cam just recommended me this, I am on a lookout for some nice back pain stretches and this really caught my attention. Love the way you explain it, cheers. ;)
If u have back pain u should train with weight. Start easy and increase fast. Gym helps for everything. I threw my back out could not even walk straight. 2 weeks later forgot what was back pain
These are amazing, thank you! I've been doing them for a couple of weeks now and the third stretch unlocked a long standing, poor squat form induced bundle of knots around one hip, and the second stretch not only has me getting used to a full squat position but it still results in a huge shot of endorphins afterward, every time, so I take that as a sign of more good things happening.
Hi, you just got washed into my suggested videos, and I'm very happy about that! 🤩 It's not the first time I'm hearing about the importance of building strength and flexibility - coming from a few years of Pilates and having started bouldering in January. I love the stretches you're presenting here and it's so good you're giving some background info - understanding a bit of anatomy and physiology is so helpful for doing streches right. Thanks a lot and keep it up!
Having just started Ashtanga yoga two weeks ago (aged 61) I'm going to stick to these three exercises until I see flexibility improvements. It's of great surprise to me just how much my legs, ankles, back; you name it all, have tightened up over the years.
Love that you’re getting Ed to work on his flexibility as a part of his challenge to help you grow your channel! Lol all that video production must be tightening his hips!🤣 Both of you guys are inspiring!💛
I stumbled across this video shortly before bed, dove right in, and wow! They felt so good. Just did them again in the morning and definitely want to make this a routine.
Thank you so much for making this video ♥️♥️♥️.. I have been trying to be active and it’s very challenging when everything in your body is tight 😭..I started practicing one your hip and hamstring videos maybe a month ago and the difference is huge. Thank, thank you so much ♥️♥️💕
This is *amazing*! 🤩 After doing just these 3(4😅) stretches, with the nerve glide first, I went from being able to touch my toes with great strain to being able to do it with ease.😃 Thank you kindly.😁
Honestly, this is a really good video. No bullshit, straight to the main information, very pedagogue, giving also an example with someone having less flexibility (and also in my case as a man). After many injuries while doing sport i had to take almost 2 years of rest. Adding also the daily routine of being sat behind a desk for work wasn't helping either. Just after a week, i see small improvements that's very encouraging. Thank a lot, i mean it !
I've tried a lot of stretch routines, and I can definitely tell that this one's the most helpful one I've ever tried. Thanks a lot. The second stretch was the absolute game changer, relieved my back pain in a span of seconds. This was really helpful.
FINALLY someone showing the movements with a not flexible person. Thank you so much lady, helped me a lot to understand.
Where? I didn't see a non-flexible person. If you mean the guy, he's far more flexible than the average 45yo male and more flexible than 50% of 35YO males who don't regularly exercise. Its a cop-out.
😅 Ed will be SO thrilled to hear this!
@@lenzielenski3276 i mean, what do you want to see then? Someone who can barely bend at all? Thats not helpful. Its a degree of flexibility, do what you're comfortable with while paying attention to the key points.
Lula emo kkkk
@@judyh3707 YES! I want to see someone who is very inflexible, because while these exercises look good, they are utterly useless if you can't get into those positions to start with!
0:30 first stretch (front of the body, thighs, sole of the feet) hold for 20-30 seconds each leg
2:45 second stretch (back of the body, hamstrings, ankles) alternate between low squat and forward fold pausing in each position for 60 seconds
5:02 third stretch (sideways stretch, inner thighs, open upper body, shoulders) hold 30 seconds each side
I didn't understand the 2nd.. can you pls explain?...
Should we do the alternate back n forth continuosly for 60 sec straight,,,, OR pause the front hold for 60 sec straight and pause the back hold for 60 sec straight again...?
@@prajwal_747my understanding is it's the first thing you said! so low squat for a few seconds, forward fold for a few seconds, low squat, forward fold, low squat, forward fold, and you repeat that until it adds up to about a minute
@@joy7367 i thought so too. Thank you!!😀
THANK YOU
Thank you, please take my like
Main timestamps:
0:30 - First stretch
2:45 - Second stretch
5:01 - Third stretch
Stretch.
Legend
I'd never have got through the 6:12 seconds without you.
@@JT-ko2ib than maybe it was not meant for you I guess.
Thank you for the timestamps :)
OMG. ive been doing this for 8 days and IT IS INSANE! i saw the results right now and im freaking out. IM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS VIDEO AND YOU, thank you 😭💗💗
How flexible are you now ? 1-10 and what changes have you noticed?
@@Pamela-zj7yp hi! it’s helping, really, just be consistent! i’d say i was PRETTY inflexible you cant even imagine, so i can say im more confident in my flexibility which is not still as good
Should I start??
@@haru.bunbun definitely! but now im doing another stretches because i liked them
@@haru.bunbun Why are you asking anyone if you should start??? youre here so youre obviously looking to stretch
This is a really fantastic video. No 5-minute-long plug for a sponsor. No obnoxious intro. Just straight to the point and very clearly explained. 12/10.
If that's the guy from Film Booth, then I know exactly why this content is so well-presented!
I also give her video the twelfth of October or the tenth of December.
This really works! Less than 2 weeks and I can already touch my toes! I'm really happy and thankful 🙌🏼
I love how you show what the stretch looks like for those of us that are less flexible. Seeing it helps me make sure I'm doing it correctly!
This is legitimately one of the easiest to comprehend video instructions on body movement/exercise I've ever. Fantastic!
I've been doing this for a couple weeks now. This is exactly what I needed in my life. You have no idea, thank you so much.
Do you see a difference?
How much time you held into each position?
How is your flexibility now
?
they're dead@@OGgalactica
Did it work?
Honey, what can I say! I LOVE you! You have literally change my life! I have been dooing these streches for three days now and I am a different person. I am bodybuilder so my mobility is at a shit level but you have saved me!! Thank You 10000 times!!!
I'm definitely going to give these a go, looks much more efficient than my current chaotic programme of "whatever stretches I can remember in the moment"! 🤣
Lol, I do your program mornings as well😅
So many of us doing that one! :D
Yep, all legs and my arms can wait...
😂lol that is so me.!!!!
🤣🤣🤣like mine too
I'm so glad I came across this video. After years of tight hip flexors with little progress of weekly physiotherapy, I've found something that released them
I’ve been doing this daily for over a week now. Definitely improvements. I will continue to stick with it.
Have you seen any changes ?
@@pandatube8596 Yes! I stuck with it daily for 6 weeks as was feeling pretty amazing. I got out of the habit when I was given several other stretches and exercises for physical therapy, doing it all was too time consuming. I am feeling stiffer in my legs and when bending over. I should get back into it.
@@MrSirDudeGuy It requires continuity, I started stretching a long time ago and I was finding myself in a wonderful and enjoyable progress, but I always stopped and stopped practicing, until I found myself back from where I started, all that effort was lost, and here I am trying to start again, but sometimes I feel frustrated when I find myself still far from what I am looking for, lets keep going me and you and never stop again 😍💐 thank you for sharing your experience Ron
I will continue to stick with it is a redundant statement.
"I will stick with it": implies they will continue doing something with no statement on what they've been doing previously.
"I will continue to stick with it": implies they will continue doing something that they have already been doing for some time.
Im a guy and I have really NO flexibility as I barely move. I will try this and see how it goes. Hopefully it will help
update?
How did it go? Have you committed it?
Are you practicing?
@@silshine I haven't done shit, my back still hurts
@@Maxx-s5g nah 💀
I KNOW I need to stretch more, and I can feel the benefits when I do... but I have a lot of trouble making time, and often other stretching videos will include stretches that I either physically can't do, or that looks SO different when my inflexible body does it that I'm not sure if I'm even doing it right! These three stretches were AMAZING and pretty much met all my needs in a way that no other stretches videos have. Thank you!!!
I personally absolutely hate stretching. Train in gym with weights every day for 2 hours and stretch like 2 min all together. Hate stretching.
@@bambinaforever1402 For someone who does lots of weight training, it's especially important honestly. A proper warm-up (and cool-down), as well as thorough stretching will go miles toward helping you not only avoid injury, but improve your overall physique.
question, have you kept up with these stretches? I am considering trying it and wanted to ask someone who possibly hasn't been doing it that long to see if they feel more flexible.
omg worlds colliding, I love your DnD videos!!!
You are only limited by the story you tell yourself
I had hit a wall in my fitness journey precisely because of my flexibility, due to an old injury. These stretches are INSANE! I can already notice that I'm stretching further and further, and it's only been 8 days since I started doing them. Thank you so much for sharing these, and for your comprehensive explanations about each exercise! 😌🤝😌
I don't think anyone else on YouTub is teaching yoga in the way you do. It's fantastic that you show how to develop the body and optimise stretches. And you are SO witty which is a refreshing change. Love your channel so much :0)
Thanks so much!
@@Livinleggings
That's right, this is like pro content!
My thoughts entirely🙏🏼
This is not a yoga, but it's definitely a good content
I'm a 53 yr old menopausal and physically non flexible mom, and I enrolled in a private yoga session 2 weeks ago. Now this video is a big help, even better, with just a few minutes of domestration and explanation ❤ .
You answered the questions I have in mind while doing my yoga class.
Thank you sweet lady, I now subscribe and follow
So happy I came across this! I HATE stretching. Don't get me wrong, I know that it's great for me, but I find it...well, boring. The way you explain the overall benefits, pointing out that it doesn't need to be perfect is very encouraging. I think that I can handle three stretches! Thank you!!
I hate stretching too!!
Same
Note to self:
1st stretch 00:31
2nd stretch 02:45
3rd stretch 05:02
.
These stretches are fantastic!
As a retired Touring professional who now coaches others, Im always looking for new and better ways to help my students, so Ive been doing these stretches myself for the last week to directly measure the difference, and have seen a remarkable improvement in that short time, so I will be implementing these stretches into my students training programs.
Thanks for the helpful info, keep up the great work!
Thank you for spreading positivity and joy with your posts!
Incredible! I broke my hip earlier this year and these stretches have been instrumental in getting a decent range of movement back. Thank you so much!
Your posts are like a breath of fresh air amidst all the negativity, thank you!
That first stretch felt so good that I shed a few happy tears 🥲
for me I burped haha its that good
Worked so well that I ended up in the er
@@SimplyMore-ot5vsWHAT
@@SimplyMore-ot5vs😮
I cant do it LOL. I tried but I feel like my arms are gonna snap
Thank you so much!!! These stretches are simple enough for a very inflexible person to do, and you even told us that it actually doesn’t matter how far your knee goes down or if you can straighten your legs, as long as you can do xyz of the stretch, which is so helpful to know. I often feel like I’m not doing the stretch right, or not getting the benefit of it because I can’t straighten my legs. These are actually beginner stretches. I have been trying to follow along “beginner” flexibility routines to be able to do the splits, but half of the exercises they show are doing the full front splits on your back or against a wall, and if you can’t already do a split, you can’t do half the exercises. This was so helpful, thank you!
Been doing this for about a month. Most notable improvement is my left toes have finally loosened up and my neck/upper back arent as stiff anymore. The only thing I added was laying on my back and streching one leg towards the ceiling until I was warmed up.The one time I didnt do this, the standing forward bend felt like I was breaking my legs in half lol. Very nice and useful imo. Thanks.
How often have you been doing this for?
I have a bulging disc in my L5 vertebrae from my time in the Navy, and holy crap. I saw your video and figured I'd give your stretches a shot, and wow. I feel way better immediately. The creaking sounds coming from my legs was a bit unexpected, but that just shows that they're working. This has really been way more helpful than I ever could have imagined. I don't know why the VA doesn't show these stretches.
I'm sorry, I'm not trying to laugh at your injury in any way...but the mental image of legs creaking reminds me of those creepy door opening sounds you hear in horror movies😂
It would be wonderful if you could do a 10 min follow along with these stretches. Pleaseeee🙏🙏🙏🧘♀️🥰
As someone who crawls under homes and in attics for a living, stretching is crucial, and being consistent! These added to me routine! THANKS!!
As a non-native speaker I thank you for not speaking too fast. In addition, it is so obvious that you love what you are doing, which encourages me to try it out myself. And last but not least I love your accent. Keep going, you are an inspiration.
Thank you!
@@Livinleggings After doing these 3 stretches for 30s each, do we repeat, and if so how many rounds would you recommend for intermediates, etc ( or is one round enough?). Thanks for sharing and offering such an eye opening fact regarding variation of the same stretches. Never thought of it quite like that!
Absolutely amazed!!! In the morning I couldn’t even touch my ankles, now I can touch my feet for 5 seconds! Thank you
How long did it take to see improvement?
@bhaktikulkarni5089 given they said "this morning" and then "now", it would appear that it took less than a day.
But this can also happen generally, our bodies tend to warm up and gain a bit of flexibility through the day. If you try touch your toes in the morning without actually doing any stretches and try again in the afternoon, you'll probably still notice a difference.
You're an absolute natural on camera and explain these stretches very well, can't wait to give the a try! Thank you
I love your content. It’s so well grounded. Like you actually really know what you’re doing.
I love the attention to the very important but many times forgotten details of each stretch. Awesome video!
l really love how you show what the stretching can be for those of us that are not flexible. Thank you so much- I will do this everyday! I wish you all a wonderful and stretching day🙂
Wow, I have never seen or heard about the first one! I love it, it feels like a total body stretch! I do the second one every day, and the last one feels soooo good! Thanks Liv for teaching the way you do, so unique to you! 🙏❤✨
This is a really fantastic video. No 5-minute-long plug for a sponsor. No obnoxious intro. Just straight to the point and very clearly explained. 12/10.
THANK YOU for the simplicity of these stretches. It will make my morning routine much more easier to keep up with!
I did this exercise before starting my running routine, and it did wonders. My legs were so flexible helping me run longer.
Holy mother of fascia!
The first stretch of the plantar fascia is a complete and utter game changer. You are so right about it making me go deeper in to the 2nd and 3rd stretches and what a relief these, golden three musketeers of stretches, gave my lower back and hips. I have had morning pains coming from this part of my body, for the better part of 28 years now, which have hampered pretty much everything else that I do in life. Thank you, thank you, thank you for these!
Now, that we have gotten my gratitude squared away, let me tell you this, all aspiring TH-camrs, instructors, teachers, etc.
THIS VIDEO is the gold standard of how to convey information to people, especially in this day and age, with most people having the attention span of 2-year-old. Why? Asking why is correct my friends! Because I need not only help in learning WHAT to do, but also WHY it will help me. This is why I got really motivated to try these stretches and they are from this moment on, in my morning routine. Expanding a bit, they also cover off any possible misinterpretations with the cut-in-scenes that are topped off with a dash of humour, which also makes it more memorable for me. Finally they do it time efficiently, not going too slow or too fast. Just brilliant!!
Liked, subscribed, and enabled bell for all videos 🙏👏
This is a really fantastic video. No 5-minute-long plug for a sponsor. No obnoxious intro. Just straight to the point and very clearly explained. 12/10.
This was easily the best stretching tutorial I've seen because your form is 100% clear. And because you show what to be fully aiming for, I know what to look for when it comes to improvement, something that other tutorials get close to but not all the time. This was awesome! Thank you!
I have been tight, twisted & in pain from locked-up hips. This video & oddly, the 1st exercise/stretch reduced my pain by 50% & I can’t THANK YOU enough. Your are an angel!!!
OMG - I can’t believe how stiff I am. I tried the first stretch and could really feel it. So glad I came across this video as I’ve been looking for something like this to help improve my flexibility for my golf.
Today I found this video and I had no idea how stiff I was till holding myself up was a task all in its self. Great video. I feel better and hurt at the same time 😅
🙏 REQUEST:
Could you do three short videos to follow along with, doing these effective stretches if you haven't already? (maybe the first half of each the basic version, then the second half for those with more flexibility)
Excellently explained, great cinematography, and well edited!! 😃 Thank you for this intro even if you don't do three follow-alongs. 😊❤️
ive been looking for a video like this forever. not the basic lunges, or hamstring stretch holds. the second stretch literally has single handedly helped me out a ton. as a dancer i struggled with hamstring flexibility and was never able to get my palms on the floor. i always stretched it with just my fingertips to the ground in a fold, but doing the opposite has made such a difference. thank you!
TH-cam clearly knew that I needed help with my stretches and recommended your channel to me! I'm saved!
Gotta stretch those hammys after all that apex.
🤔
Been doing for 3 weeks so far no luck. How long will it take to see a difference?
This video is pure gold. They say the mark of genius is making complicated things as simple as possible, but not simpler. I'd say that's what you've done here. Bravo! 👏
Between this video and your nerve glide videos, I'm really looking forward to some new flexibility gains. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise...and British charm!
Your posts are a testament to the power of positivity!
I can't afford my yoga classes any more and I think your channel will be really helpful for me to keep developing my practice. Thank you for explaining everything simply!!
Also di yoga with Adrienne
that first stretch is genius! i've been doing it evenly with both legs but doing it on one, single leg is insane!
The first one I don't feel in the feet at all, but on top of my thighs. The second one is new to me and the only hamstring stretch that hasn't just felt like nerve pain. This is great stuff.
this might be the only video that is perfectly timed, explained without unnecessary talk. Will definitely try these and update one day
This video is great. It is calming and explains the why and what the stretch is used for. I tried the first one and failed miserably as expected as I've known for a while my flexibility is terrible. Now I just need to keep trying these and hopefully improve or just have fun failing like I did today.
Love how your posts always leave me feeling motivated and inspired!
Best stretches I have seen on TH-cam. Unique combinations that give sweet relief to tight areas you didn’t know you had. Seriously! These have been life changing for tightness in my back and sciatic, along with toe flexibility. Been doing daily for 3 weeks and see good improvements in other aspects of yoga poses too. Keep up the great work and straight to the point videos. Gold mine!!!
I’m so happy!! My husband sent me this video while I was getting ready for work and this was actually short enough that I could do something on my way out the door instead of just wishing I had time to move. Thank you!!
Exceptionally efficient! The detailed explanations are brilliant. Questions are anticipated even before they enter one's mind! The organization with the time labeled transcript is unlike anything I've seen on TH-cam. And the dog is delightful too!!
The fact that you pointed out the benefits of each stretch was super motivating. Just knowing what parts of my body will improve by doing a certain stretch is super motivating just on its own :)
Thank you so much! Since I became a mom, I have neglecting my flexibility for 4 years now... I was so demotivated and on the point of giving up. This video will definitely help me!!
Start small, something is better than nothing!
This is awesome! @Livingleggings could you make a video of all three stretches timed so we could exercise alongside it please?
I've been wanting to start my morning off with yoga but I really struggle with fatigue in the mornings so this is a perfect little snapshot yoga routine that will hopefully help me kick-start my day, thanks! :D
Do you expose yourself to sunlight in the morning? One of the best ways to "wake up" is to do exactly that for at least a minute (10-15 would be better of course, like going for a walk). Looking up into the air is also helping a little and good sleep with a positive mind before falling asleep is the ultimate help for that.
Just some random tipps i gathered throughout the last few months from different quality sources like Andrew Huberman.
@@kenshigo3833 yeah for a year or two I wouldn't close my blinds so I woke up with sunlight but that didn't help either :/ thank you for the tips tho! xx
@@mad1739 It is recommended to actually go outside though, or open a window and lean out of it. Not looking directly into the sun of course, but in the direction of it. Hope you´ll find something that helps :)
@@kenshigo3833 You clearly don't live in the UK.. waking up to daily sunshine is a gift only a small percentage of us can count on
@@adammacer Well i can´t know where you are all from...
But, you can also use light therapy. It is not as effective, but it does help a lot of people. Andrew Huberman made an episode about this in case you are interested.
Note to self
0:30 first stretch 30 secs
2:45 second stretch 60 secs
5:01 third stretch 30 secs each side
Been working out, lifting weights etc. for 10 years on and off. Never really paid attention to flexibility and now regret I didn't start with it sooner. Started to get a stiff back and some IT band pain. After stretching regularly for weeks I'm feeling a lot better and your videos helped a lot! Younger people who first start off at the gym should really learn the benefit of having good flexibility so that they can incorporate that into their training schedule for best results. The workout also feels better with good mobility
Stiff lower back for over a year tried all the strerches and exercises i could find.but still had it. That middle toe touch variation has done it for me. Thank you! I really appreciate your time and effort. Had a couple of injuries from the stiffeness in the winter and literally couldn't move some mornings. Now im stiff free THANKYOU!
Wow, these are really great stretches. Even though i love to work out i am a really lazy person so doing tons of different stretches on top of my workout always felt tedious while i at the same time worried to have left out some parts which made stretching not only annyoing but unsatisfying. These 3 stretches really make you feel all of the body parts which feels quite satisfying. So thanks for this video. Sometimes the youtube algorythm really digs up pure gold.
'KAPTID NA PINOY' 'AMAZINGLY YOU ARE ONE OF THE 'HONEST' TO SHOWING THAT 'FLEXIIBILITY WITHOUT THINKING OF MONEY'. . .WE LOVE YOU Ms. Flexibility Livinleggings.
This is amazing, it is the stretching equivalent of a total body workout in the gym! I tried your linked video at the end and saw an instant extra 30 degrees or so on my hamstring stretch, thank you!
This is so neat! I have been doing this every day for over a month now.
1) It works! It stretches and wakes up everything.
2) It is a lovely, fast movement break for us desk jockeys
3) As someone who has always struggled with squats, this has noticeably improved my mobility with weight-bearing squat exercises!
THANK YOU!
Maybe check out deep knee squats...you're up on the balls of your feet instead of flat footed.
Excellent, well done! Shared to all my adult judo club members. Judo quickly finds any areas that are weaker than others which is a good thing for building overall strength and fitness but requires perseverance. These stretches help a great deal with recovery for our lower grades but also the more advance athletes benefit too.
Incredible! I broke my hip earlier this year and these stretches have been instrumental in getting a decent range of movement back. Thank you so much!
Watched it, tried it, felt it and loved it. Definitely will include this into my stretch routine! Big thanks!
This has the be the best, most concise, and informative stretching tutorial on youtube.
Three quick stretches, that really work and you feel every one of the muscles listed being stretched.
You explain which muscles for each stretch, what some of their benefits and uses are and lastly you did everything within 6 minutes
The first one didn’t do a whole lot for me but then I tried the second one and my legs were popping for the whole entire minute that I was doing it and afterwards my legs felt like heaven. Thank you so much this was incredible
I did these exercises only twice and my chiropractor was amazed with the results. I couldn't stand up straight, now I can. My whole posture has improved. Thank you so much 💗💗
Love that the vacuum cleaner is not plug in :D 0:05
After watching your video yesterday evening I directly started my day doing these stretching exercises.
I have a feeling this is going to be my new favourite channel🙏🏼
Extremely well explained and informative.. Subscribed!
Great stretching movement. . whole body in three moves . . pure awesomeness!!
Before I follow one of my dvd workouts, I stretch even before the warmup routine on the dvd workout. -During my "pre warmup routine", I already do stretch #2 that you described! That's such a great stretch. And I'm looking forward to adding the other two stretches that you recommended. (And performing them in the correct order.) Thanks for another great video!
This just stretched out a tight knot in my lower back I have been trying to get out for the last month. Such relief I had to return to give thanks.
Hi Liv! THANK YOU ever so much for showing us these 3 stretches. They're REALLY great. Is there any chance you could kindly create a 3-5 minute follow along version of them for people to do during their lunch or coffee break? I think you'd get a LOT of views. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Mattx
You have the loveliest personality and are a great motivator. This video is so well done. Thank you!
TH-cam just recommended me this, I am on a lookout for some nice back pain stretches and this really caught my attention. Love the way you explain it, cheers. ;)
If u have back pain u should train with weight. Start easy and increase fast. Gym helps for everything. I threw my back out could not even walk straight. 2 weeks later forgot what was back pain
These are amazing, thank you! I've been doing them for a couple of weeks now and the third stretch unlocked a long standing, poor squat form induced bundle of knots around one hip, and the second stretch not only has me getting used to a full squat position but it still results in a huge shot of endorphins afterward, every time, so I take that as a sign of more good things happening.
Hi, you just got washed into my suggested videos, and I'm very happy about that! 🤩 It's not the first time I'm hearing about the importance of building strength and flexibility - coming from a few years of Pilates and having started bouldering in January. I love the stretches you're presenting here and it's so good you're giving some background info - understanding a bit of anatomy and physiology is so helpful for doing streches right. Thanks a lot and keep it up!
I tried so many stretch videos and this is the first one i finally feel a good stretch and I can see improvements 😭😭
The smile, the hapiness, the positivness, the fabulous advices. Thanks for all, best regards from Portugal
Couldn’t agree more!!
Having just started Ashtanga yoga two weeks ago (aged 61) I'm going to stick to these three exercises until I see flexibility improvements. It's of great surprise to me just how much my legs, ankles, back; you name it all, have tightened up over the years.
Love that you’re getting Ed to work on his flexibility as a part of his challenge to help you grow your channel! Lol all that video production must be tightening his hips!🤣
Both of you guys are inspiring!💛
I stumbled across this video shortly before bed, dove right in, and wow! They felt so good. Just did them again in the morning and definitely want to make this a routine.
Thank you so much for making this video ♥️♥️♥️.. I have been trying to be active and it’s very challenging when everything in your body is tight 😭..I started practicing one your hip and hamstring videos maybe a month ago and the difference is huge. Thank, thank you so much ♥️♥️💕
🎉🎉🎉
this video and the one about the sciatic nerve are the first videos to drastically improve my flexibility, shes very thorough
You Don’t stop when you are tired , stop when you are done.
Oh my God man! You are a genius
Lol
This is *amazing*! 🤩
After doing just these 3(4😅) stretches, with the nerve glide first, I went from being able to touch my toes with great strain to being able to do it with ease.😃
Thank you kindly.😁
Honestly, this is a really good video. No bullshit, straight to the main information, very pedagogue, giving also an example with someone having less flexibility (and also in my case as a man). After many injuries while doing sport i had to take almost 2 years of rest. Adding also the daily routine of being sat behind a desk for work wasn't helping either.
Just after a week, i see small improvements that's very encouraging.
Thank a lot, i mean it !
I've tried a lot of stretch routines, and I can definitely tell that this one's the most helpful one I've ever tried. Thanks a lot. The second stretch was the absolute game changer, relieved my back pain in a span of seconds. This was really helpful.