Literal Best Flexibility Routine

Table of Contents

1. Narratives

2. Movement of the Day

3. Myth-Busting

4. Stretch With Me

5. YOUR VOICE MATTERS

6. Weekly Challenge

7. Don't miss a thing!

Narratives
Literal Best Flexibility Routine

Before we begin, I made free follow along routines for you!

The Secret to Sticking With Stretching

You can have the world’s best stretching program… but if you never do it, it’s useless.

Here’s how to actually make it stick:

1. Keep it short. 10 to 15 minutes max.
   

2. Pick 2 to 3 key areas. Don’t try to stretch every muscle in your body.
   

3. Be consistent. Do it at the same time each day and tie it to an existing habit.
   

4. Make it easy to start. Keep your mat ready, playlist queued, no excuses.

Flexibility isn’t built by intensity. It’s built by repetition.

Does intensity matter?

Of course. But consistency reigns supreme.

A “boring” routine done 100 times will always beat a “perfect” one done twice.

So simplify. Then commit. If you need more guidance my Minimalist Flexibility Plan might be right for you.

Stay Flexy,

David

Ready to keep the momentum going?

Scroll down to check out today’s challenge and see how you do!

Movement of the Day
Pancake

This forward-folding straddle stretch improves hip and hamstring flexibility by teaching you to hinge forward with a straight back.

Watch the demo here.

How to Do It:

Sit with your legs wide in a V-shape. Hinge at the hips and fold forward, reaching your arms out while keeping your back straight. Hold for time.

Tips:

• Sit on a cushion to make it easier

• Tilt your hips back, not your spine

• Breathe and sink deeper gradually

My flexibility plan features many of these exercises. If interested, reply with “Flexy”.

Myth-Busting
MYTH: Stretching fixes Pain

In most cases, this is completely false. Stretching is a tool to increase range of motion, which may result in less pain for some. However, the claim that “stretching fixes pain” is much too bold to make.

Stretch with Me
Stretch, Breathe, and Feel Amazing.

This feel-good mobility routine helps you stretch, relax, and recharge in just minutes.

Subscribe to @WorkoutsbyDavid for more follow-along videos!

Your Voice Matters
Stretching Much?

Whether it’s just when you feel tight or part of a regular routine, I want to know!

Today’s Challenge
Ankle Circles

Lift one foot and slowly draw 20 circles in each direction, then switch feet (hold onto a wall or chair for balance if needed).

Please reply to this email and let me know if you experienced more stiffness on one side, as awareness is the first step to improving mobility.

Check out last week’s challenge here.

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