Learning the Splits (aged 39)
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2021
- I learned the splits in 60 days.
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A massive thanks to Kelly Starrett (@TheReadyState) for talking to me about the benefits of the splits.
Kelly's channel is here: / thereadystate
I recommend watching this Ready State video about how learning the splits can help back pain: • The Batman hip opener ...
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Notes about this video:
1. I did my splits practice after my morning workout when my body was warm.
2. I was able to do the splits as a child, so the muscle memory was probably within my body - I think this made progress quite quick in the first few weeks.
3. I have tried learning the splits on and off as an adult (you'll see in my 30 days of yoga video) and got pretty close to full splits many times, but my practice was not consistent and I always gave up. Again, I think this previous practice helped me get the full splits in 60 days.
4. I was going to make this a 30-day challenge but then decided against it as it would have meant pushing hard and a possible injury. I am pleased I took it for as long as it needed to be.
Ok I just read this now lol 😂
Me2;)
Glad to read number 2. Might explain why my progress is do much slower. I'm 39 and am on month six. Calf is almost down. That's it. I've never done the splits I my life.
I'm starting at 100 degrees. You were almost there (160 degrees spread. Any tips for us very unflexable people, starting out?
I remember as a kid the ballet class wanted to do them and I managed during the 6 or 7 weeks of summer vacation... as an adult I think it would take me much longer than 60 days but it would be fun to try. I don't want to end up one of the shuffling elderly one day. From frozen hips and joints.
Her dropping into a split in that yellow dress at that party literally has me hollering 😂😂😂 I love it so much! Congratulations woman!
😂😂😂 “Do it! Do it!”
I'm 75 and going to do this challenge. I figure it'll take me twice as long. I'll do it though! Thanks for the inspiration ❤
How’s it going??
How did it go
Would love to know if it worked for you!
That's what im talking about!!! Im 54 snd have never done a split.
Farei o mesmo! Tenho 55anos.
I’m 61 and today managed 500 press ups and 100 pull ups, your challenges inspire me, ( never had a warm shower for 4 months ) you are amazing!
WOW! 100 pull-ups! That's incredible. That's my current challenge ....
What’s a pressup? A push up?
@@TheCuratorIsHere I think pressup is UK and pushup is USA
@@TheCuratorIsHerebarbell press
@TheCuratorIsHere yes it's a push up
I’ve tried on and off to work towards the splits sooo many times. You’ve inspired me to begin my practice again!
This is great news!
We’ve just got to go for it 💪
A few months effort and you will basque in your glory 😀
Doing the splits is also a goal of mine. But I’m not understanding the PNF method. I’m confused as to how you push into the floor while doing the splits. Can you explain?
@@tandt119so basically instead of just taking the elastic bands of your legs and pushing them with your hands into the floor passively you actually try to get into a split position with your leg muscles... so active legs ass oppposed to passive legs. .. you can also push the front thigh up towards your body which strengthens the front thigh and helps hams relax. Strong hips are a must for doing this sort of thing cos if youre not strong and just flexible then if things go awry at any point you can get hurt. So always work on strnegthening as well as stretching.
@@LauraTryUKnot sure I’d you’re aware, but if you look at your elbows in this when you’re stretching, you hyperextend your elbows. You look like you could be hyper flexible.
Same here . I am starting my own challenge today . This video was motivating . ❤
Thanks for showing how to do the spilts. Step by step. Discipline & practice. I am 70. Still able to do the split. Never stop learning.
No pressure just enjoy.
Work at it it will come.
Accepting what comes❤️.
A lovely comment. Thank you Lucie 🙏
⭐️WARM UP⭐️
Please remember to warm up, getting your heart pumping for a few minutes BEFORE trying stretching like this. It’s very important, because you can get injured very easily if you don’t.💗
So far the best progression of split I have ever seen in UA-cam.
I used to be able to do the splits in my 20s (57 now) and I’ve always done yoga so I’m reasonably strong and flexible. But I’ve always had some degree of hip tightness/impingement and low back pain. I’m 5 days into this challenge and my hip and low back pain have all but disappeared. I do this before bed and the 10 minutes gives me the same buzz as a 1 hour yin class. So pleased I came across this. 😊
THIS IS THE SUCH A GREAT COMMENT! Argh! I am so so happy! Thank you for sharing your experience! Please keep me updated on your progress.
I can completely relate to the awesome feeling after - the release in the hips and back is such a relieving feeling, don't you think?
I've wanted to learn how to do the splits as long as I can remember! This made me feel like I just might be able to! So cool!
Go on Jesse! You know I expect a video of you in full-blown splits now 💪 😉
In all seriousness, it was a really great experiment. My body felt great as a result. and I'm still doing it now.
So encouraging! I'm 31 and I've been doing pole dancing for a little over a year. There are SO many cool moves and poses that require flexibility that I do NOT have because I can't do splits at all. I really want to be able to do the splits to improve my form and flexibility, but I've been so discouraged, it sounded like it would take YEARS to be able to get the right form
It is safer to start the pigeon pose before pushing so much pressure on your hamstrings. Learning step by step avoiding risks
Found this video 8 weeks ago. Now I have done 6 weeks of training. Being confident to move further.
As far as I know, plantar fasciitis has a lot to do with tight calf-muscles that put tension on the tendons leading down to under your foot. (Calf stretching exercises were most effective to relieve the plantar fasciitis pain long-term for me). When you train for the front splits, you also stretch the calves, so it makes sense that you also experience improvement with your plantar fasciitis.
My favorite thing about your videos is that we're the same age, and I just love to know another woman is still setting goals, showing up for herself every day, and showing how the body can do amazing things. Thank you!
I got my splits when I was 14. I had them all through my 20's even if I hadn't done it in a while I could still get them. Then I turned 30 and I swear my body stiffened up overnight 😂. And I don't have them anymore. I really want to get them again! This is inspiring!
It seems like the best exercise to achieve the split is the split itself. I have been doing other various exercises for months with little or no gain. Recently, I switched over to spending most of my time in the split position and noticing much more progress. Thanks so much for pioneering the way.
yes, I would have to agree here, no better way to achieve something than to do the something.
I am currently using the same approach for the pancake. It's been a good process, but a little slower, but that's ok.
yes yes yes. I wasted a lot of time following “split videos” where i spend the entire time doing random leg stretches and only suffer the splits for 2 minutes at the end. Don’t get me wrong it’s great for flexibility and I was able to do a lot more but i still didn’t get the splits. What this lady did is the best method
Yes, when I was dancing at 21, I got quite close to splits, but I was simply not able to do other stretches. The fellow girls didn't understand how I managed to get so close to splits 😂, because I was stiff at those stretches.
But it didn't stop my body to progress in splits 🤷♀️
So I am 44 now and I need to get to the splits for various other health conditions. The best way to get there is to do them 🤷♀️
@@LauraTryUKwhat is the strap that your wearing on ur body? Does it help posture?
This was the most realistic video I’ve seen! I love how you took it slow and how once you got the splits, you explained how it helped you run better! You said your hips and glutes felt sooo much looser! That’s enough motivation for me!
Awesome! Congratulations on the splits! Love the vids! Keep up the great work. :)
Well done Laura, thanks for sharing this journey!
I love that you’re in your thirties learning this. It’s rare to see people trying anything new after 25. I’m rapidly approaching 25 & I’m not done challenging myself & learning things. In fact I’m just getting started.
You’re an inspiration 💕
I started ballet when I was 35 (am going on 38 now) and so happy I did! When I was a child I wanted to be in ballet, but my family didn't have the economic opportunity. Once the world "opened up" in 2021, I enrolled in an adult beginner ballet class nearby and have been going ever since! My new year's resolution this year was to be able to touch my toes, which I haven't been able to do since I was about nine. Even then it took me over a year to be able to touch my toes. Eight months into 2023, I can sit and touch my ten toes for about 10 seconds. Gotta keep going to maintain/improve. 💪🏻
Life doesn’t stop after 25. Keep exploring, trying new things. You never know
I got majorly into figure skating and ballet for a few years when I was 27-30 and then studied Japanese for several years. I quit all them though. 😮💨 But it's not like I didn't gain anything from the experience.
Love reading this thread!! I started learning Krump (a rather aggressive dance style) at 32. I simply refuse to take on a simpler thing that I have no interest in just because it's more "age-appropriate".
Hopefully anyone who needs to see this will. Be mindful, have a realistic expectations and go for what you want to do. Life is too short!! 🔥😬💯
Rare to see people trying something new after 25? I tried way more after 25 than before. I don’t know anyone who just stopped living after 25.
omg this is the motivation I needed! Thank you! And well done on your splits! 😊💖🙌
So motivational 💪. As usual, enjoyed 🐞! Go girl 💖!
Thanks for shearing your progress ❤
It helps a lot ❣️
Loved the video. Pure inspiration 🙌
You’re back!🎉👏👏👏🥰❤️
This is so inspiring, thanks for taking the time to film and edit your progress and then sharing it! :D
consistency and fun is key! great result!
I'm gonna start training. I'm 36 and have anterior pelvic tilt, and have had lots of back and hip pain from tight muscles for most of my life. Thanks for the inspiration!
I'm basically in the same boat, turning 36 in December lol I did a few jumps and ended up with a shin splint. That's when I thought "Yeah this isn't ideal in any way or form."
I have hideous back pain from sacroiliac joint pain. And im almost 37.
SI joint disorder is horrific. I like the idea of the psoas stretching but, as someone with a connective tissue disorder, I think I'd need to be careful. Sometimes muscles ache because they're weak and need strengthening rather than stretching.
Be interested to try this as I'm at my wits end with SI issues!
You are so inspiring! Amazing to see your progress and commitment.
Super proud of you ! Such a great vid !! I have wanted to do the splits for so long .. def gotta get those blocks . Ty ❤
I have watched couple of videos about how to split and I found yours is so real and inspiring! I’m on my first week of this process ! Thanks for sharing again
You're amazing ❤️❤️❤️ thanks for this video!
You seem like such a kind warm person. Thank you for teaching me this!! Was a pleasure
SMASHING IT!!! Thanks for the inspo!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖
Fantastic!!! It’s great to to see an achieved goal.
Glad to see another video from you. It’s been a while. 😊👍🏼
That’s very encouraging! Thank you for sharing 🙌
What a massively inspiring story! Thank you so much for documenting and sharing your journey!
great video and thank you for sharing your journey with us it was so motivated. i hope seeing you doing middle split the next time . good luck 💛❤
Listen… your video is truly inspiring to me. Thank you for sharing your split journey! Blessings to you!!!
Your progress video is so motivating. thank you!
Hi Laura! I landed on your channel from your 1 year on youtube update! I admire your dedication and consistency, congrats! I've been doing splits on and off for the past couple years and got really consistent in the last 3 months but I think I pushed too hard and my hamstrings have been really hurting but I think I am going to try again and incorporate the contraction and relaxation technique! Thank you!
You are simply awesome. Going to try this because I have always wanted to be able to do this as well. Thanks for the video.
This channel is the Best Discovery I did today
I’ve always wanted to get my split! Thanks for showing your journey. :)
This was incredibly motivating 😊
Splits can be so hard!
Great results, thanks for sharing your experience with us
Very impressive, pure dedication!❤
Amazing process you’ve done. I will follow your steps.
Thank you for sharing your journey! Everything that you've shared resonates with what I'm looking to help aid/ alleviate. Gonna put this to practice! 🙏🏽
Congratulations!!! So ammmmmmaaaazzzing!! So happy for you 💞🎉you're so inspiring
this is the best video on learning the splits i've ever seen. in less than 2 months at that. i'm so motivated and inspired. ty!
That was so great ! thank you, I learned a lot, you explain very well and give valuable tips, it's great to see your progress, and it's very relatable so it motivates me to try too !
You inspired me. My hip flexors have always been tight and my running has been limited but this video came right on time!
What an inspirational video, thanks so much for sharing!
Wow! Thank you for this video! ❤
This just really invigorated me to get back to my splits practice. Thank you
I suffer from anterior pelvic tilt, so watching your video made me start training my front split. Thank you!
Love this video, i've been working on my splits almost 2 weeks now and seeing the difference. I'm 37 I do yoga weekly but have never been able to do splits so this is very encouraging.
I'd been slacking in my exercises, and you really motivated me to get back in the grove. Keep up the good work!
I really appreciate your humour in all of your videos. Not only are you serious about accomplishing a goal, but you lighten it up making it more mentally accessible for yourself, and even more enjoyable to watch. 😊❤❤❤❤
Thank you Laura! This inspired me to re-try my effort with this technique.
Thank you sooo much for this! I'm nearly 41 and I've been inspired! ♥ Practice starts now!
That's awesome!! You did it!!
What a AWESOME FUN VIDEO!! I LOVE IT!!
You look great and have an awesome personality! Thanks for your help🙏🏽❤️
This is my first time seeing you, but at 27 you have motivated me so much! I felt like I was slowing down and you let me know I'm just getting started.
Thank you did making this. I’m 37 and this gives me encouragement it’s not too late to be flexible
That's cool. I am similar in age and also always wanted to learn. You've inspired me to do some stretches this evening for the first time in a long time 🎉
Omg thank you for this video! Now i feel like i could do that too! You are such an inspiration!
Very inspiring ma'am! Thank you for sharing!
You Are Amazing! I love watching your challenges!
Amazing work! I've joined Gymnastics 5 weeks ago at 32 yrs old and its so fun! I've noticed major progress but this video is encouraging me to work on my splits (one of my goals) more often throughout the week! Thank you!
Love this. Never too late to take up something new.
Thanks for the tips and inspo Laura 🙏 🙏🙏
Thank you for your comment 🙏🏼
My pleasure!
Wow! Just saw your sixty day triumph! You are awesome!
I'm 33 and I used to be where you were at week three and I was working on it but I had stopped. And this video made me motivated to go again.
I can do the splits in both legs. I don’t remember learning them but but keeping them is definitely a challenge. Great job. This takes so much commitment!
Quality as always, good to see you back LT
Cheers Rob 👊
Thank you for sharing this 💗
Congrats 🎉🎉🎉you made it 😊
This was a great example of something simple to improve a tight area that makes a huge impact in every body which sirs, stands and walks! Love it!
Hey Laura I have been doing this for 5 days and the dull ache in my lower back is subsiding. When I lean against a wall I can put my hand through my back. So this is helping loads. I am going to continue this. My bum cheeks hurt and my hams, but when i walk I float and it’s helping my back loads after a run. Thank you so much x
Thanks Laura, so inspiring
Wow! Your progress is so impressive! I tried to learn the splits so many times... Well done! You did great!
I usually have discomfort in my lower back because of my tight muscles. And I feel so inspired by your video that I'm going to finally learn the splits and get rid of my pain!
I'm gonna do this! thanks for the inspiration! 💪
Love this! Defiantly think I will try this one as well! As a runner, my hips and legs are always getting tight! Defiantly think this would help me a lot! Thanks for another video with great content! :)
Just love your videos. You really brighten up my day every time i watch one.
Thank you Paul, comments like this really make my day ☀
Thank you for being so real, 💓 awesome lady! Ive been trying the splits each day at 52, but without the blocks😂 maybe with this video ill be successful at last!❤
I’m 22 and I recently decided I wanted to learn the splits. Been stretching for a week and this video was so encouraging!!!
You inspired me to keep doing this!
That's amazing. Well done.
Thanks. That was great. I am starting my splits journey today
After watching a few of your vids this one has got me subscribing 😃 I've always wanted to do the splits too
You are so inspiring!!!! I am 43 and it is a dream to want to do it!!! Thanks so much! I will follow and give you news…
I love your attitude!
Just stumbled upon your channel and watched a few of your videos well done on all the challenges, just had to comment and subscribe due to the Yaks and the fact Kelly popped in with a video, amazing! Now to watch more 🤣
that´s so cool. always wanted to do the split. Gonna try this myself now
Loving this gentle approach!
Hi😊😅
Love this. I do lunge and quad stretch aswell to help the other muscles. From someone who has never done the splits it's a looooong process! But worth it. Inflexible people can get there with practice if their body allows x