BEGINNER FLEXIBILITY ROUTINE (Stretches for the Inflexible)

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  • Not flexible? Follow along with this 30 min stretch routine designed to help increase flexibility! Great for beginner's or anyone in need of a great stretch!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 9 тис.

  • @MadFit
    @MadFit  4 роки тому +6326

    Let me know how you enjoyed this stretch routine! I am by no means a professional, but I do believe that doing these stretches on a regular basis will definitely increase your flexibility! Much love! See you soon Xx- Maddie

    • @PurposefulPursuits
      @PurposefulPursuits 4 роки тому +88

      MadFit this was so amazing thank you. I def neglect stretching and this was so informative and I really felt like I learned a lot

    • @tookytook6956
      @tookytook6956 4 роки тому +43

      Hey Maddie - just wondering if you have done a video on your gym wear? Really curious to know which brands you buy!

    • @Rachel-cp4ix
      @Rachel-cp4ix 4 роки тому +37

      How many times a week do you recommend a week should do this workout?

    • @KASIANOVA_BEAUTY
      @KASIANOVA_BEAUTY 4 роки тому +6

      It’s a great 🥰❤️

    • @Gemmaa.23
      @Gemmaa.23 4 роки тому +28

      Hi! I'm new and I just wanted to say that I really loved it! I'm not very flexible and this is definitely a thing I wanna change. Thank you for making this video! I like the way you explain the positions because sometimes I'm not sure if I'm doing it the right way, so it is very helpful!
      I would definitely love to see more stretch routines!

  • @Emzo-yb3er
    @Emzo-yb3er 3 роки тому +7273

    “Keep that leg at a 90 degree angle”
    Me: 45 degrees take it or leave it

  • @Peag33
    @Peag33 3 роки тому +7858

    “Pull yourself a little further”
    Ma’am this is as far is it goes

    • @jordynjones3068
      @jordynjones3068 3 роки тому +119

      I felt that

    • @evemtz29
      @evemtz29 3 роки тому +47

      I am dead

    • @evemtz29
      @evemtz29 3 роки тому +18

      🤣

    • @thetravelgoods2760
      @thetravelgoods2760 3 роки тому +100

      Lmao, that’s what I was thinking 🤣🤣🤣 I was like damn I should’ve held back some

    • @dorcasmayamba243
      @dorcasmayamba243 3 роки тому +19

      I feel you the fact that I have been doing taekwondo for 5 years and still I am not flexible

  • @starsalign2383
    @starsalign2383 2 роки тому +1321

    for the people just starting this, i have some advice.
    don't push yourself too hard on the first few days or otherwise you'll feel pain next day and won't be able to continue.
    be consistent and always warm up a little before stretching.

    • @senpaihabit6232
      @senpaihabit6232 2 роки тому +5

      Thank you!

    • @enbyous1234
      @enbyous1234 2 роки тому +83

      How do you warm up for stretching, isn't stretching kind of a warm up?

    • @starsalign2383
      @starsalign2383 2 роки тому +77

      @@enbyous1234 basic stretching is warm up for workout routines but for this type of stretching where you are trying to increase flexibility, you need to do a little exercise like jogging, jumping jacks, situps so that your muscles don't tear too much when you stretch and you don't injure yourself. also , it'll actually improve your performance if you perform stretching after warming up . hope that helps ☺️

    • @christiebarry6264
      @christiebarry6264 2 роки тому +29

      Ex gymnast here, I’ve always been really flexible and this routine is amazing. I do these stretches before a long walk and I can really feel the blood flowing to my muscles. I recommend doing all these stretches slowly and don’t do any of the stretches if you feel pain while doing them.

    • @enbyous1234
      @enbyous1234 2 роки тому +19

      @@christiebarry6264 when this whole time I thought the pain meant I was stretching them right

  • @tiredbrainz
    @tiredbrainz Рік тому +292

    This is definitely for beginners. I’m not a flexible person either but doing this everyday has made me very flexible. (This is after COMMITTING for several months. Not just a day then complaining about it) when I first started I couldn’t stretch anywhere near as much as she did but I stretched as much as I could without overdoing it/hurting myself. Being sore after it’s normal(not hurting but sore, like working out after not doing it for a good while) consistency is 100% key. Every week or even day if you can, push yourself to stretch deeper than the week/day before. Again, never overdo it, as you can end up actually hurting yourself. 💛 (also drinking plenty of water and keeping up with a healthy diet and lifestyle/Mindset is a huge help)

    • @todaydie
      @todaydie Місяць тому

      Dont look like beginner to me. Can’t even get close to my toes

    • @todaydie
      @todaydie Місяць тому

      Can you stretch as far as her now? And is this video the only stretching you did?
      I’m struggling to find a program that is not in like 20 videos.

  • @cinnamon22bun
    @cinnamon22bun 3 роки тому +5998

    "really allow yourself to sit into this pose"
    my brain: i allow you
    my body: no

  • @lindasimpfendorfer4730
    @lindasimpfendorfer4730 3 роки тому +4302

    Thank you. I'm 73 with arthritis in my hips. I started stretching with you last week and already I am having an easier time getting in the bathtub and putting on my shoes and socks, which had become more difficult since staying home so much during the pandemic. This is a great routine, although I can't do everything, but I'm trying and it's working. Thanks again!

    • @sydneyerwin1352
      @sydneyerwin1352 3 роки тому +251

      I’m really proud of you and so happy this helps 🥰

    • @sofialeone5985
      @sofialeone5985 3 роки тому +155

      This is so beautiful. You're story is honestly inspiring me to keep going with this stretch routine. Have a wonderful day!

    • @hils1015
      @hils1015 3 роки тому +61

      This is awesome, I'm so pleased for you.

    • @jojoe2587
      @jojoe2587 3 роки тому +69

      Wow you’re my inspiration to keep going no matter your age. I love it!!!

    • @pakunamarfusa4621
      @pakunamarfusa4621 3 роки тому +30

      Wow, good job

  • @nat1168
    @nat1168 2 роки тому +772

    to everyone having a hard time doing these stretches, give it your best and dont be ashamed to take breaks inbetween. theres always tomorrow to do better :)

    • @jotarokujo2017
      @jotarokujo2017 2 роки тому +13

      17:57 is it normal that i cannot go on the ground? Like i cannot reach the floor not even close

    • @amberarts7356
      @amberarts7356 2 роки тому +1

      @@jotarokujo2017 i also can't reach the ground

    • @HortenseLapasse
      @HortenseLapasse 2 роки тому +11

      @@jotarokujo2017 i can't reach the floor and I used to do ballet lmao, don't worry it's perfectly normal especially if you're beginning !

    • @kxiii33
      @kxiii33 Рік тому +1

      @@jotarokujo2017 that’s totally fine, as u do it, day by day ull become more flexible and will be able to one day touch the floor! I still can’t eitherr

    • @mandayli9641
      @mandayli9641 Рік тому

      Wtf, are you pussy? Have a drink, smoke a cigarette and get back in the game! DO THE WHOLE WORKOUT WITHOUT BREAKS!

  • @lauriescolaro356
    @lauriescolaro356 2 роки тому +51

    i'm recovering from a bone marrow transplant over a year ago. my body was so stiff from so much bed and resting. I love this routine. I'm incredibly stiff and can barely do these stretches but im keeping at it. I'm 62 year old and i used to be a gymnist in my youth and always worked out throughout my life. It's very frustrating being this inflexible but i know it's necessary everyday to get back. It will be a long road, but I want to thank you for having these stretching videos.

    • @aliengirl2013
      @aliengirl2013 Рік тому +7

      Hope you are doing well! Best wishes

  • @katherinemaeve930
    @katherinemaeve930 4 роки тому +8069

    Anyone else trying to get flexible now that they're stuck in their house with nothing better to do?
    Update #2: I missed a couple of days, but I have mostly been doing this for 3 weeks every night and I am SO much closer to being able to touch my toes. I've never been able to do that or do the splits, but I tried going down into the splits position and I was the closest I've ever been. I was still like 6 inches from the ground, but progress is what is important in this case. Once you make it a routine, you find yourself wanting to stay in the stretches even longer even though it hurts a little bit because you can feel the muscles stretching. How are you guys doing? Have you noticed any improvements?
    Update! I have been doing this consistently for the past two weeks and I have seen a MAJOR difference. When I tell you that I am NOT flexible at all, I mean it. I'm going to keep doing this every night before I go to sleep just to have a routine. My biggest piece of advice would be to focus on your breathing while you are stretching. Keep up the good work, guys! :)

    • @RoxieLoxie
      @RoxieLoxie 4 роки тому +115

      Katherine Maeve glad I’m not the only one! 😂 building good habits out here.

    • @naissaaime
      @naissaaime 4 роки тому +44

      me tooooooooo, I can't go to the gym so might as well do this at home

    • @kaitlyngraham8709
      @kaitlyngraham8709 4 роки тому +4

      Katherine Maeve lol me too

    • @sakshirao2656
      @sakshirao2656 4 роки тому +19

      Same here! No excuse now...

    • @indiotaino_
      @indiotaino_ 4 роки тому +9

      Were in the same boat lol

  • @NancyEllenB
    @NancyEllenB 4 роки тому +16281

    Is there a level that's before beginner???? I just did this and learned I'm as flexible as a flagpole.

    • @-schattenpflanze-3755
      @-schattenpflanze-3755 4 роки тому +1129

      This girl is showing off a split ain't no beginner lol

    • @elizabethm7163
      @elizabethm7163 4 роки тому +840

      Keep at it and you will slowly become more flexible.

    • @pianochannel5526
      @pianochannel5526 4 роки тому +83

      LOL! 🤣

    • @Discodoos
      @Discodoos 4 роки тому +282

      get yourself some yoga blocks and soft blankets to place under your legs during those tough stretches. also make sure you're very warm before attempting

    • @elizabete616
      @elizabete616 4 роки тому +161

      Same I feel like shit

  • @zoeyjohnston8702
    @zoeyjohnston8702 Рік тому +119

    I've only been doing this for a little over a week every day and I can finally do some of the poses all the way, some very close, and some I'm still working on. Thankyou!

    • @tiffanysechelski361
      @tiffanysechelski361 Рік тому +6

      Thats good to know. The butterfly in reverse...my poor knees and my whole body shakes 😅 the legs in the air I had to grab a blanket near by. 😆

  • @CoolName04
    @CoolName04 Рік тому +169

    i knew i wasn't a flexible person but this video humbled me even more🙂💔
    I definitely need to add it to my daily routine

    • @mrs.mingohomemaking
      @mrs.mingohomemaking Рік тому +2

      Same here lol 😂

    • @GabrielSilva-mv4fm
      @GabrielSilva-mv4fm Рік тому +5

      Tagging This vídeo as a beginner routine is just toxic
      Imagine How many people watched This vídeo and quit the Idea

    • @PoppedAndFlopped
      @PoppedAndFlopped 10 місяців тому

      @@GabrielSilva-mv4fm I'm 16 and can do all of the 30 minutes and do them 90% exactly the same, either you're just weak or you are lazy.

    • @GabrielSilva-mv4fm
      @GabrielSilva-mv4fm 10 місяців тому +5

      @@PoppedAndFlopped such stronk bôi
      want some coockies?

    • @chocolateicecream36
      @chocolateicecream36 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@@PoppedAndFloppedtry again 20 yrs later

  • @mawadaa002
    @mawadaa002 3 роки тому +5762

    Every time she says "feel that stretch" means to me "feel that pain".

  • @biancawantsbooks1904
    @biancawantsbooks1904 3 роки тому +2383

    Yo, talking from experience, if you haven't seen the video yet and are scrolling through comments, *do not* try to go as far as she goes. Do not push too much so that the pain you feel is unbearable. Take it easy, especially the first time. Of course, there will be a little pain (/moderate when she says to "pull in closer"), but that's all you should allow yourself to feel. Your muscles will be dead for the next week otherwise. Don't pull on them crazily. You need to let your body adjust to this.
    Good luck everyone! :>

    • @miaemblem8072
      @miaemblem8072 3 роки тому +12

      I'M doing little booty workouts, the fist day the one of cloe ting and the second day the one of Daisy keech and the third day is for rest, the 4th again like the first and etc..., When I have to do this yoga workout? Once a week on one of the rest day?

    • @luciaceja
      @luciaceja 3 роки тому +2

      What should I do after stretching?

    • @kedesti.4516
      @kedesti.4516 3 роки тому +5

      @@luciaceja Maybe look through her other workouts to see if anything interests you

    • @jacobbailey5498
      @jacobbailey5498 3 роки тому +6

      thank you friend, hope you get many books

    • @laceyforester-robinson3026
      @laceyforester-robinson3026 3 роки тому +1

      Thankyou ❤️

  • @lemon9734
    @lemon9734 11 місяців тому +24

    This is actually the exact stretch routine they teach in serious dance classes as warmups before each lesson to prevent the dancers from injuring themselves. It may seem kind of thorough but trust doing this exact routine in this order everyday for a few months you will have flexibility for life.

  • @mooky407
    @mooky407 Рік тому +76

    I've been following this vid every day for two weeks - thank you for putting this together! I'm a dude pushing 50. I go through periods of getting fitter and then letting myself go, and then rinse, repeat. I haven't stretched since middle school (I know). I could barely reach mid-shin from a standing position the first day. Today, I can almost lay my palms straight to the floor. Bonus: my persistent lower back pain has all but vanished. Will shake up the routine with other MadFit vids, but thanks again. I actually FEEL better after having stretched. Who knew?

    • @SincerelyxYours
      @SincerelyxYours Рік тому

      This is great to hear. I’m the same, on and off on and off. I have low back pain and tight hip flexors from sitting at work all day. It’s good to see that consistency does play a part because i give up so easily if Im not in a split the next day. Really something that’s hard to grasp as a mindset but thanks for sharing your story, im going to stay consistent!

  • @User-12133
    @User-12133 3 роки тому +2527

    “Put your leg down on the mat”
    Bold of you to assume I have a mat

    • @User-12133
      @User-12133 2 роки тому +58

      @Scarlet Velvet 梦 naw just floor

    • @blanketthief3251
      @blanketthief3251 2 роки тому +35

      I just choose to get carpet burn. Mats are for the pros

    • @User-12133
      @User-12133 2 роки тому +33

      @@blanketthief3251 naw mats are for pussies, real men get carpet burn as they rip their ground apart lmao

    • @taytakesthedub
      @taytakesthedub 2 роки тому +19

      @@User-12133 me, a 13 year old girl who doesn't have a mat because im broke

    • @ivonnerojas7002
      @ivonnerojas7002 2 роки тому +28

      Bold of you to assume I have a leg

  • @janitraprabaswara
    @janitraprabaswara 4 роки тому +1028

    You did it calmly.
    For me, it was a lot of pain, grunting, weird sounds, and my body shaking like crazy.

    • @sydcln
      @sydcln 3 роки тому +43

      be careful !! when stretching, dont overdo urself cause when your body shakes it can cause serious injuries

    • @janitraprabaswara
      @janitraprabaswara 3 роки тому +24

      @@sydcln noted. Thank you.

    • @probablyaproblem6549
      @probablyaproblem6549 3 роки тому +23

      Same, i kept swearing so much my grandma came to check on me. I’m so lucky she doesn’t know English xd

    • @sydcln
      @sydcln 3 роки тому +5

      goggles789 my bad, thank you for letting me know!

    • @Ajohche
      @Ajohche 3 роки тому +12

      I used to think stretching was supposed to be the easier part of fitness lol. I mean, it is in many ways, but it is by no means the most comfortable thing to do with your body. She can do it so calmly because she's had lots of practice. Also you may try warmup your muscles before going into the stretch. Like a stationary march or a light boxer shuffle. I find that helps with the stretch routine than going in completely cold. Most important thing like the others have said is to listen to your body and go at your own pace. Slowly but surely you will start to find more ease. :)

  • @SteamedToast
    @SteamedToast 9 місяців тому +19

    One week in and I can't believe how much progress I've made after 10 years of sitting in an office chair. I can touch my toes without bending my knees! Such a good routine to pair with yoga

    • @YourAnpanman
      @YourAnpanman 9 місяців тому +2

      Wow!! Thank you for sharing and motivating me because I also can't touch my toes. I'm about to start my flexibility journey. 😊

  • @deborahjohnson536
    @deborahjohnson536 Рік тому +1

    I thought you did an excellent job at narrating. I also appreciated that you stopped briefly to make sure everyone could see the next exercise properly. It’s been about 20 years since I’ve done my regular routine of yoga + Pilates so I’m relearning how the different poses should feel when done properly. Great Job!!🎉 I look forward to seeing any other videos you make as I progress from stretching and feeling the pose properly back into a regular routine I could do with my eyes closed. Thanks so much for your time. It was appreciated 😊

  • @ThePaperBaggal
    @ThePaperBaggal 3 роки тому +420

    ok I was feeling really discouraged because I cannot hold these poses but these comments made me feel so much better

    • @pakhiis3795
      @pakhiis3795 3 роки тому +9

      They are for you to make your flexibility better so don't be disappointed. I can feel you but just focus on being better. All the best if you are still doing! ✌🏻😃

    • @miaemblem8072
      @miaemblem8072 3 роки тому +5

      @@pakhiis3795 if i keep doing these, my flexibility will be better, right? Bc right now I'm a stone

    • @pakhiis3795
      @pakhiis3795 3 роки тому +3

      @@miaemblem8072 of course it will be. Trust me it works. And i don't wonder its going to work I know it is going to work. Lots of love. All the best

    • @romypasman106
      @romypasman106 3 роки тому

      @@miaemblem8072 it really really works!!!

    • @nunyabizness226
      @nunyabizness226 3 роки тому +2

      Same. I was thinking that I was one of the completely inflexible ones with no hope. Turns out I'm one of the better ones. Also, is it normal to not be able to straighten your leg when laying down and pulling it up? Every time I try to bring it up my knee joint just says "Oh hell naw! I ain't doing that sh*t!" and my lower leg just falls.

  • @nostaries
    @nostaries 3 роки тому +516

    I was born with brachial plexus paralysis and have double scoliosis. I’ve been doing this stretch routine everyday for about 3 months and I’m amazed at how much better I feel now. I thought having back pain everyday was normal. Now, with simple stretches everyday my back hurts 80% less. I can also touch my toes and do the splits!!!!

    • @sunsetsimp425
      @sunsetsimp425 3 роки тому +27

      This is sooo wholesome, wishing the BEST for you. You go girl 💕💕

    • @sydneychmielewski5482
      @sydneychmielewski5482 3 роки тому +8

      your comment inspired me to give this daily stretching routine an honest try❤️ Hope you’re doing well!

    • @emilyceresa7476
      @emilyceresa7476 3 роки тому +5

      i have scoliosis as well and am hoping this will help my constant back pain :) Glad to hear it worked for you!

    • @stevenscurgell5672
      @stevenscurgell5672 3 роки тому +2

      That’s amazing wow !! Did you do the same video every day? Or different videos ? Xx

    • @nostaries
      @nostaries 3 роки тому +1

      @@stevenscurgell5672 I did the same video everyday. I wasn’t flexible at all and wanted to take it slow so I wouldn’t hurt myself. Might try different ones in the future but this one gets me going in the morning and works well for me :)

  • @hollieupton5884
    @hollieupton5884 7 місяців тому +7

    I have been doing this routine with my 1 & 3 year old for a week now & I can certainly see the difference already! I have never been flexible my whole life. Now at 27, I can almost do the splits! 😄 Thank you so much for sharing your stretch routine with all of us 🥰

  • @ellcharlotte
    @ellcharlotte Рік тому +8

    I adore this! I’ve done this routine 4 days in a row and wow the improvement even just walking up the stairs I can feel my muscles engaging and moving freely! Thank you for this 💕

  • @traceymorrell6960
    @traceymorrell6960 4 роки тому +950

    I can't believe how good my body feels after doing this for the first time, I'm in love and am totally making this part of my routine

    • @rachelmackellar7412
      @rachelmackellar7412 4 роки тому +16

      Tracey Morrell bro same I literally am feeling amazing

    • @jades6508Goofs
      @jades6508Goofs 4 роки тому +17

      ikr you feel so stretched and relaxed. Also I have currently been doing this for four days and I can already see a difference in my flexibility

    • @yooutoob3141
      @yooutoob3141 4 роки тому +4

      Wow my lower back is in bits and pain is what I feel :*(

    • @user-ku2sh3lz6n
      @user-ku2sh3lz6n 4 роки тому +3

      The after feel is not my goal becouse I feel like a grilled cheese but last weeks I have such a pain in my lower back on my better side and after this I almost can't feel the paint

    • @milancora4637
      @milancora4637 4 роки тому +1

      I feel like dying...

  • @ezekielfrranks1314
    @ezekielfrranks1314 3 роки тому +948

    My first week I went from the flexibility of a log, to the flexibility of a wet log. Making progress, slowly. Thank you for this "beginner" routine. I'll be glad when it feels like a beginner routine. Right now it feels like some Zen Master routine. Thank you for this great routine.

    • @ang4217
      @ang4217 2 роки тому +76

      “Flexibility of a log, to the flexibility of a wet log.” that KILLED me😭😂

    • @chileanywaysso4030
      @chileanywaysso4030 2 роки тому +27

      ZEN MASTER IM SCREAMING

    • @kizzchan7078
      @kizzchan7078 2 роки тому +3

      lol i guess you're a bit softer now

    • @redsephone
      @redsephone 2 роки тому +15

      Crying because it's so true and crying because of the pain I'm feeling

    • @jerkiahhall5489
      @jerkiahhall5489 2 роки тому +5

      How are you now?

  • @neztech.
    @neztech. 10 місяців тому +4

    I’ve worked out for over 2 years and haven’t really given any thought to flexibility (other than before workout basic stretches) and this video really helps!

  • @dreadmodex9171
    @dreadmodex9171 2 роки тому +9

    I do martial arts and have been struggling with flexibility -- Been doing this routine every day for 2-3 weeks now and it's helping me a lot! Feeling good :D

  • @meikusje
    @meikusje 3 роки тому +556

    The most important part is knowing where your limits are. You don't have to go as far as she goes, and you don't have to hold it as long as she does. You can take a breather during the exercises if it becomes too much. Just go as far as your body allows you and keep doing that, and every time you do it your body will go a little further. The thing to keep in mind is: you should feel it and it's okay to be shaky, but it should never *hurt*. If it starts to hurt, move back a little or go back into a resting position for a second or two. And make sure to warm up before and cool down after.

    • @sistersarahc
      @sistersarahc 3 роки тому +1

      Good advice. Instructor should be saying this.

    • @teenshii
      @teenshii 3 роки тому +1

      It always hurts though but it feels comfortable. I don't know if that's alright

    • @cassy2367
      @cassy2367 3 роки тому +14

      @@teenshii I would say until a certain point is has to hurt to increase the flexibility. Just know where your limit is :)

    • @Icey44mag
      @Icey44mag 3 роки тому

      Thank you 😊😊😊

    • @idontknow4398
      @idontknow4398 3 роки тому

      Hell no as if I have a limit

  • @larateixeira6608
    @larateixeira6608 2 роки тому +793

    I have been doing this stretch for six months now, AND WOW! I’m able now to do splits, my body has been so much relaxed and I gained so much flexibility… totally recommend this video to be a part of you daily routine, life changing

    • @ksilofo
      @ksilofo 2 роки тому +13

      Did you do it everyday? And did you only did this video or did you do others too?

    • @larateixeira6608
      @larateixeira6608 2 роки тому +23

      @@ksilofo hi!! I did just this video almost every day (I was lazy in some so I didn’t did it 😅😅)

    • @Callisto000
      @Callisto000 2 роки тому +11

      Thats amazing and so inspirational!!

    • @heisisjshshshhehehens6374
      @heisisjshshshhehehens6374 2 роки тому +2

      I’m starting today and I will try to do this everyday. Did you do any other exercises? I genuinly hope this is the only thing I need to do lol

    • @ourpets9584
      @ourpets9584 2 роки тому +1

      How long after u begun the routine did u acc first do the splits? X

  • @seanecus33
    @seanecus33 2 роки тому +150

    I’m a 14 year old guy who decided to bring this into my routine atleast a couple times a week, along with my full workouts. This is my first time with this video. A lot of these stretches felt really good! I really didn’t realize how flexible I actually am! Thanks for the video!

    • @dingdong896
      @dingdong896 2 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @cuteflamingo6196
      @cuteflamingo6196 2 роки тому +10

      If you keep it up it will be useful when you're old

    • @wwxcali2026
      @wwxcali2026 Рік тому +17

      Same, except I'm a 14 year old girl with absolute no flexibility ahaha

    • @rashkavar
      @rashkavar Рік тому +4

      For stretching, higher frequency and less pushing limits works better than over-straining yourself and taking days to recover. If you're wanting to keep that flexibility or build on it, I'd try to fit in a daily routine, even if it's a shorter version of this some days and the full 30 minute version just a couple times a week.
      (If you end up old and broken down like me and go see a physiotherapist, they'll give you stretches to do multiple times a day to try to bring back some of that flexibility. The results of that kind of stretching are genuinely quite impressive. And trust me, it's worth maintaining that flexibility. Strength training you can make gains well into your 40s and beyond, flexibility is very hard to develop even when you're in your prime.)

  • @ino339
    @ino339 2 роки тому +9

    I do these every morning and have been for the past week and already notice such a difference! my back never hurts anymore 😭

  • @fuelthefirefighters2796
    @fuelthefirefighters2796 3 роки тому +469

    I did it! I did it all! Yay me! I am 42 and really overweight and my doctor had me promise to stretch everyday

    • @half9400
      @half9400 3 роки тому +3

      Why did he need you to make him that promise?

    • @ennislife7618
      @ennislife7618 3 роки тому +11

      Way to go Jackie! Keep it up. 😁

    • @elizabethhamby2628
      @elizabethhamby2628 3 роки тому +11

      YAY!! ik this was two months ago but I'm still proud of you!!

    • @angelscorner4456
      @angelscorner4456 3 роки тому +5

      yay! ♡ congrats on reaching this goal

    • @ev_i.love-music
      @ev_i.love-music 3 роки тому +3

      Good job

  • @danielk246
    @danielk246 3 роки тому +647

    You know your inflexible when "keep your back straight" is putting you to your limits 😀
    Love your workouts ❤️

    • @jordynjones3068
      @jordynjones3068 3 роки тому +9

      I slouch, so that part was killing me

    • @musicbyarnica
      @musicbyarnica 3 роки тому

      literwalllllllllyyy

    • @Marc-rx5xg
      @Marc-rx5xg 3 роки тому +7

      A friend pointed this out to me when I told her "straighten your back" while stretching and she told me "I literally can't" and before that I didn't know that even was a thing. Good to know that there are other people who have that problem

    • @charlottemadler2181
      @charlottemadler2181 3 роки тому +5

      @@Marc-rx5xg I can't sit in a 90° angle with my back and legs straight. My back is a huge issue for me. Not sure if It had to do with my spine being crooked or me being as flexible as metal rod

    • @plpblack
      @plpblack 3 роки тому

      🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @janedoe885
    @janedoe885 Рік тому +5

    Don't know if anyone still reads these comments but tried this for the first time!
    Right now, I'm a little overweight (not super visible) but mostly out of shape. I just haven't been moving a lot for the past couple years, energy in the toilet, and have been noticing some soreness and stiffness not because of exercise but LACK of it. When I try doing physical activities I loved as a kid it's kind of scary how little it takes to wind me. Not old either.
    I've decided I want to at least start the process of getting my body to a better place. Following this video I gave myself permission to do the best I can starting out. Timing I got to 23:54 and in terms of the stretches themselves some I did much better than others. I figure this is a case where doing them on a regular basis is what counts, and hopefully with practice my body will get more used to it and able to keep up better.
    Right now I'm actually kind of relieved I got 2/3 through and just that I could move and feel that stretching happened. Think some part of me had gotten to a place of just accepting I wouldn't be able to move properly again. So really appreciate this video.

  • @jakea7357
    @jakea7357 Рік тому +2

    I’ve been so stiff lately from skateboarding, and your video really helped to loosen me up. Thank you! It’s really great finding content like this from a pro.

  • @Alsidethehero
    @Alsidethehero 2 роки тому +1261

    You may not see this but as a guy who sits a desk working 8 hrs a day feeling all types of stiffness and soreness everywhere this video has saved me from a lot of the pain I have been experiencing since the start of covid. THANK YOU!

    • @adamhassan385
      @adamhassan385 2 роки тому +7

      How long did it take ya to start feeling results?

    • @Alsidethehero
      @Alsidethehero 2 роки тому +56

      @@adamhassan385 hey, honestly you feel better almost immediately, but the stiffness didnt fully go away until about a week of consistency. give it a try

    • @rogerhernandez8709
      @rogerhernandez8709 2 роки тому +3

      Hello , I started to work at a desk for 5 months. Now and I starting to feel the pain , besides this great video that it is working , what should I avoid n keep doing ?

    • @kaleiya.
      @kaleiya. 2 роки тому +6

      i dont have any stiffness problems but i wanna be more flexible, u give me motivation :)

    • @Mu7..
      @Mu7.. 2 роки тому +2

      Does it make you flexible to the point where you can turn into a U shape? Asking for a friend

  • @anandawit8529
    @anandawit8529 3 роки тому +2883

    Me : while doing this
    My bones: the next song is crack crack crack

    • @yeshitaddese5456
      @yeshitaddese5456 3 роки тому +32

      I am dying right here 😂😂😂😂

    • @w0nzas
      @w0nzas 3 роки тому +12

      Its the 3rd day im stretching, honestly the pain is almost going away! So I might be able to do the splits in a week but good luck stretching!!

    • @littlechocolateoxox
      @littlechocolateoxox 3 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @kalynschreter1552
      @kalynschreter1552 3 роки тому +1

      @@w0nzas can you do the splits

    • @w0nzas
      @w0nzas 3 роки тому +6

      @@kalynschreter1552 Yea I already could! I just have to push myself and FEEL the pain- yea im still stretching till this day ✨😤

  • @cjhepner6981
    @cjhepner6981 Рік тому +1

    i have come back to this video so many times over the past 2 years because i love it so much. from January 2022- late August 2022 i had stopped stretching and going to the gym but since mid Septmeber i've been back in the gym about 5 days a week and just started doing daily stretching again. i've been trying to do morning and night stretches and this video is my go-to morning stretching video:) you may never see this comment, but just know, you're a big part of my flexibility and self improvement journey.

  • @johndugan4310
    @johndugan4310 2 роки тому +1

    Hello MadFit. So day two, really helpful. Thank you. I searched inflexible and your site came up. Believe, when I say inflexible I would be in the dictionary with my picture under the word. I took self defense for years and the instructor had to modify instruction for me. I have zero flexibilty and wanted and honestly have to work on it now. At 58, it's just impacting me physically with achilles, hamstring and calf issues. I can't run anymore and basically walk with alot of pain. Not fun. Day two and I feel better already. I think you could post youtube videos of just me doing this at home and people would get a good chuckle. He's pretty determined but its funny. I'll keep you in the loop. No pain today. Thank you again. Best.

  • @AzIgo1
    @AzIgo1 4 роки тому +1627

    get as far down to the ground as possible
    Me: sitting in the same position as we started :)

  • @karolinasales7828
    @karolinasales7828 3 роки тому +629

    “try to touch your toes”
    my hand 10 km away: no❤️

  • @annekeblake6624
    @annekeblake6624 2 роки тому +8

    I was able to get through the entire video, although my stretches were actually very stiff. Great video, you have such a calming demeanour. This will definitely be my top video to get moving. I recommend doing this stretches outside if weather permits, great way to start the day

  • @vitagrite363
    @vitagrite363 2 роки тому +3

    I rarely comment on videos but I just wanted to tell you that the way you explain exercises and different ways to do them if you're not as flexible is so so helpful. All my life I've been very inflexible especially in my hip area and had some complexes about it. Watching other creators' videos for beginners didn't help me much to feel better and "normal" but yours really did! Thank you for all of the alternatives ♥

  • @papetoast
    @papetoast 3 роки тому +1470

    You clearly underestimated how inflexible people can be, I literally can’t sit straight on the butterfly position

    • @coenh8735
      @coenh8735 3 роки тому +33

      I f*cking touched my toes with my nose

    • @Aclark465
      @Aclark465 3 роки тому +121

      Keep at it! It's definitely not easy.
      I've been doing these stretches most days of the week for a couple months now. They have helped me get much more flexible. When I started I couldn't hold anything the entire time but now it feels good and I can keep up with how long she holds. Good luck!

    • @Somethingggg2492
      @Somethingggg2492 3 роки тому +58

      @@Aclark465 I just finished with this video and my legs feel like I can just take them off easily

    • @ANn_exstnt-humn
      @ANn_exstnt-humn 3 роки тому +1

      Lol- I had to do that all the time at school so

    • @ameerahn.5986
      @ameerahn.5986 3 роки тому +18

      I used to do gymnastics, but had to stop bc of the money aspect, but the butterfly one is one I still do bc it feels good😅

  • @cestalia
    @cestalia 2 роки тому +554

    Upper body stretching: This is fine.
    Lower body stretching: I'M DYING

    • @argeliabustamante5569
      @argeliabustamante5569 2 роки тому +8

      I’m happy to know I’m not the only one! 😂

    • @gd3741
      @gd3741 2 роки тому +6

      As someone who can't even sit up straight with my legs straight in front of them. I feel you

    • @nicholecarrizalez7000
      @nicholecarrizalez7000 2 роки тому

      Lmaoo true

    • @nicholecarrizalez7000
      @nicholecarrizalez7000 2 роки тому

      I think that’s cause we move our upper body more than lower

    • @saifa6364
      @saifa6364 2 роки тому

      @@argeliabustamante5569 😆

  • @linnea.pinnea
    @linnea.pinnea 3 місяці тому +4

    Ik this is a pretty old video but it's the best stretch routine I have ever done! I do it almost every day and it has helped my flexibility alot and it makes my body feel really nice and relaxed. Please never take this video down!☺

  • @anahuesa
    @anahuesa Рік тому +4

    I've never been a fan of stretching, but this video finally made it 'click'. I've been doing this routine for a month, and I actually look forward to it! This video does such a good job of easing you into the stretches, and it feels so short. Before starting this, I couldn't even do a pigeon pose, and my straddle was at an acute angle - now it is solidly obtuse! Feeling proud of being able to touch my toes :)) Thanks to you, I finally enjoy stretching and I hope to continue working on it

  • @alyssaz4278
    @alyssaz4278 4 роки тому +402

    This video called me inflexible in 20 different languages, but I love it

    • @zoeyray
      @zoeyray 4 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @oogbaloptong
      @oogbaloptong 4 роки тому +1

      We’ll just hold on for a few seconds... but but but it hurts 😭

    • @niaf6989
      @niaf6989 4 роки тому

      Alyssa Z Lol

  • @rachelpaschal9349
    @rachelpaschal9349 4 роки тому +1976

    Her: Rolls Shoulders
    My Shoulders: What’s Crackelacking
    Edit: thanks for 1K likes I did not expect that!

  • @sharminbillah2936
    @sharminbillah2936 2 роки тому +4

    I was having a hard time walking or even sitting due to knee pain. After doing this just once I feel like the pain in my knee is better. Thanks for saving our therapy costs.

  • @bippy201
    @bippy201 Рік тому +3

    I’ve been following along with this video routine for almost two years now. It has gotten so much easier!! I have my own stretch routine that I do most days before I exercise and this one for the weekends when I don’t go to the gym and want to spend more time working on flexibility.

    • @bippy201
      @bippy201 8 місяців тому

      Close to three years now! It’s still my go to when I have enough time

  • @BK-yj6zs
    @BK-yj6zs 3 роки тому +613

    It's a sin to read the comments before stretching...i can't stop laughing when I'm stretching cause i can relate to most people's issues xD lol

    • @nicky23anims68
      @nicky23anims68 3 роки тому +4

      and i can relate to this one too!

    • @mya.tatum.
      @mya.tatum. 3 роки тому +1

      Omg im literally doing the same thing right now because I’m procrastinating this 😂

    • @fwuffee6763
      @fwuffee6763 2 роки тому +1

      Dear God, please forgive me for sinning, Amen
      Lol, imagine someone went to heck for that 🤣

    • @blanketthief3251
      @blanketthief3251 2 роки тому +1

      im just half assing the stretches and reading the comments while i try and listen to get a vague idea of what im supposed to be doing

  • @myopidodi3058
    @myopidodi3058 3 роки тому +194

    The cat cameo is my motivation to continue through the video

  • @livingsimplybydanielle6386
    @livingsimplybydanielle6386 2 роки тому +64

    Great stretch video, thank you! My daughter and I have been doing this every day. (1:57 is the start time for reference if you are doing this every day too 😊).

  • @eah6535
    @eah6535 Рік тому +1

    I'm an equestrian with a desk job, and my hips have become very very tight over the years. This video helped me fully unwind before my ride today. Excellent video!

  • @Hanna-ih4gj
    @Hanna-ih4gj 3 роки тому +1541

    Nobody:
    Me trying to figure out that frog position like: 🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟🦗

  • @isabelvera9165
    @isabelvera9165 4 роки тому +1244

    Not enough people comments on how Maddie’s cat made us forget about the pain

    • @kst3463
      @kst3463 4 роки тому +27

      i didn’t av time to look at the video..i only listen to her and cried half of the time😂

    • @teddyscloset9399
      @teddyscloset9399 4 роки тому +2

      ikr

    • @GITANJALITILAK
      @GITANJALITILAK 4 роки тому +16

      I know righttt? Her cat was SO ADORABLE

    • @Tennisfiles
      @Tennisfiles 4 роки тому +9

      purrrfect comment :O)

    • @teddyscloset9399
      @teddyscloset9399 4 роки тому

      @@Tennisfiles Thats the oldest one in the book

  • @kaelclemmerson9646
    @kaelclemmerson9646 2 роки тому

    I spent the last year with extremely limited movement due to health issues. I am finally better, but found I had no flexibility, stamina, or strength. I decided a month ago that I needed to start "somewhere". I found your videos--specifically this one and am now able to do movement I could not do and much of the generalized pain is gone. Thank you, Maddie. You are making a difference. --Jen (on husband's account)

  • @sheenaweatherly3687
    @sheenaweatherly3687 Рік тому +6

    That was an amazing 30 minutes! Stretched areas I didn’t know I could. I’ve always been bad about stretching, but at 38 I need to. So relaxing as well, thank you!

  • @SuperHihi2001
    @SuperHihi2001 4 роки тому +1072

    "hold your toes"
    me: *hands are a meter away from my toes at best* okay, perfect

    • @souvlakispacestation4523
      @souvlakispacestation4523 4 роки тому +3

      Lmao same

    • @nikkidejong7925
      @nikkidejong7925 4 роки тому

      This is so me bahaha

    • @TheCrazymusiclady
      @TheCrazymusiclady 4 роки тому +1

      Try two metres 😂😂😂

    • @Dinouche5
      @Dinouche5 4 роки тому +4

      Saaaame! Every time she says "put your hands flat on the ground" I'm like "nope, no can't do" but getting there! Hamstrings are burning right now but I've been getting a lot more flexible thanks to her 🥰

    • @galaxylucia1898
      @galaxylucia1898 4 роки тому

      SAME!

  • @DivinelyRootedPodcast
    @DivinelyRootedPodcast 4 роки тому +1216

    This pandemic really got me at home trying to see how flexible I am 😂

  • @shallentuch
    @shallentuch 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best stretching routines I’ve done in a long time! Not very flexible after having 3 children. Going to keep updated after doing this routine everyday, thank you for your love and dedication to your channel. 🫂

  • @lizm3342
    @lizm3342 2 роки тому +2

    Just came across this video while looking for stretching videos. I do a lot of exercise but not nearly enough stretching. This was a great video, thanks for putting it up for us all to benefit from your experience. Really appreciate it.

  • @foxpines1808
    @foxpines1808 3 роки тому +1691

    Anyone elsegot unevenly flexible legs? 😂 my left leg is SLACKING

  • @oliviaj9037
    @oliviaj9037 3 роки тому +600

    I promise anyone who can’t touch their toes due to inflexibility do this for a month and you 100% will. I think soon I’ll be able to lay my palms down even too!

    • @Paakku97
      @Paakku97 3 роки тому +2

      Did you do it every day?

    • @cmd3435
      @cmd3435 3 роки тому +2

      @@Paakku97 most likely

    • @aada9560
      @aada9560 3 роки тому +5

      i will do this every say, started yesterday. i hope i could become more flexible and reach to my toess

    • @oliviaj9037
      @oliviaj9037 3 роки тому +5

      @@aada9560 yay well done! You’ll be able to do so much more in just a month. You and your body will thank yourself. : )

    • @aada9560
      @aada9560 3 роки тому +1

      @@oliviaj9037 🥰

  • @samc347
    @samc347 2 роки тому +1

    been doing this for about a week i can already see improvements! so excited to get more flexible

  • @thezodiax704
    @thezodiax704 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this. I'm also a former dancer, now left with lots of chronic body pain from the stress of it and lots of stiffness from many years of neglecting stretching. This made me feel 15 yrs old again, stretching for class with my teacher. This has helped me tremendously with combatting depression and body pain. Can't thank you enough ❤️

  • @vim6913
    @vim6913 3 роки тому +1821

    i feel like i could be best friends with pretty much everyone in the comments

  • @sarahschneider6352
    @sarahschneider6352 3 роки тому +442

    I've been doing this stretch routine for ~1 month now (almost every day) and my improvement in flexibility is unreal. I can (almost) touch my toes without bending my knees (started out ~4-5 in away). Arthritis runs early in my family (I'm in my mid 20s and already show signs) but this routine has helped me so much. I can feel myself improving every week. Thank you Maddie for this video! 💜

    • @KT-ib1oe
      @KT-ib1oe 3 роки тому +12

      Try a myofascial release on your hamstrings using a small tennis ball. It's amazing what it can do. Add it to the routine and you'll be touching your toes in no time.

    • @sarahschneider6352
      @sarahschneider6352 3 роки тому +6

      @@KT-ib1oe will try it out. Thank you for the suggestion!

    • @thelonelyassassin8584
      @thelonelyassassin8584 2 роки тому +2

      good job!

    • @tyler6368
      @tyler6368 2 роки тому +2

      I hope i get this kind of progress!

    • @katjabohm7731
      @katjabohm7731 2 роки тому +4

      had the same expierence and also rheumatic athritis. so it improved my health but dont overdo it. hear your body

  • @busracnar3579
    @busracnar3579 5 місяців тому +1

    ive been trying to stretch regularly for almost 2 months now and this is my fave stretch routine to do so far

  • @SharDances
    @SharDances Рік тому +5

    Did this and although it was challenging for me, I'm proud of getting through the whole video. Thanks, Maddy. Will do this regularly. 💖

  • @vanessav8589
    @vanessav8589 3 роки тому +574

    Thank you! I am a large woman and this was the 3rd stretch video I tried. You made it easy and accessible. I recently started on my weight loss journey and you allowed me a great stretch without making me feel bad about what I can't yet do.

    • @jeromejesse7658
      @jeromejesse7658 3 роки тому +49

      Hey! A bigger guy here also on the road to losing weight! I also feel really great about this video and everything in it feels approachable even with the extra weight. Hope you're doing well on your journey as well!

    • @taboo.tarmisha
      @taboo.tarmisha 2 роки тому +21

      This is the comment i needed. Im ready to try it. Thank you!

    • @nkatekokhethiwa1179
      @nkatekokhethiwa1179 2 роки тому +7

      This one was very nice I also enjoyed it but please do try Anna Mcnulty she’s Also amazing at this🙏🏽

    • @lilys6880
      @lilys6880 2 роки тому +1

      yo saaaaame

    • @loopymomy2532
      @loopymomy2532 2 роки тому +3

      Big people can be flexible!! Good luck on your weight loss journey and be sure to keep stretching so when you reach your goal weight you can already be flexible!

  • @johnryan6422
    @johnryan6422 3 роки тому +1800

    "If you can touch your toes..."
    * me death gripping my kneecap with the tips of my fingers *
    "Ahh of course. So simple!"

    • @larissah1288
      @larissah1288 3 роки тому +11

      Lmao 😂

    • @Future_Pheonix
      @Future_Pheonix 3 роки тому +3

      lol me too.

    • @dreemoxx8765
      @dreemoxx8765 3 роки тому +2

      check out my vids! I can help you touch your toes in 3 weeks!

    • @sz7612
      @sz7612 3 роки тому +1

      😂 you can do it!!!

    • @laharriet011
      @laharriet011 3 роки тому +1

      I cried laughing at this post..toooo funny kmsl

  • @Notorious_MIG02
    @Notorious_MIG02 Рік тому

    Recently went from a very physically active position to driving a forklift. For the past month I've been so stiff but yesterday we shut the company down until after the new year. I'm going to try to incorporate this stretch into my daily routine because I did it for the first time today and I feel so much better. So much tension relieved and I feel like I can really breathe. Thank you so much!

  • @chm2965
    @chm2965 11 місяців тому +1

    This works like magic everytime. Whenever I’m really stiff, I do this stretch exercise and after the stretch I feel like a new person.

  • @dorisashwenathomas6471
    @dorisashwenathomas6471 2 роки тому +525

    I’ve been doing these stretches almost everyday (on lazier days i use her 15 minute routine) after my workouts for the past 2 months and YALL my flexibility has gotten SO much better. I can finally touch my toes/the floor for most of the stretches (except the side stretch), and i feel SO GOOD. My muscle recovery after intense workouts are a lot quicker too!

    • @taylordawnn
      @taylordawnn 2 роки тому +9

      This gives me hope that if I keep at it, I will improve. I have been trying to stretch as much as I can but havent been overly consistent and really want to work on getting more flexible. So I hope the more consistent I am, the better I will get!

    • @BlessxBlessx
      @BlessxBlessx 2 роки тому +1

      Yes!! This stretch makes you feel so relaxed like you’re on a cloud

    • @user-qn2pt1gt1e
      @user-qn2pt1gt1e 2 роки тому

      How long have you been doing them for?

  • @Tofushoots
    @Tofushoots 3 роки тому +387

    If this is for beginners I think I need whatever comes before beginner.

    • @nisalo
      @nisalo 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/Emi5qp546Ac/v-deo.html
      Try this routine ☝then comeback to this one

    • @sushisasha8480
      @sushisasha8480 3 роки тому +1

      lol

    • @ludwigvonn9889
      @ludwigvonn9889 3 роки тому +7

      My thoughts exactly. All these YT videos that have "beginner" in them are 99% not beginner level.. It makes me freak out sometimes i swear..

    • @daan8220
      @daan8220 3 роки тому +1

      @@ludwigvonn9889 im on my second day of trying to get more flexible and I'm already freakingg out!

    • @ayeshahkhaled2425
      @ayeshahkhaled2425 3 роки тому +1

      Haha you reminded me of that scene from kung fu panda when he asks isn't there a level zero😂 and when shifu sees how bad he is he says now there is a level zero

  • @merve-illeux6629
    @merve-illeux6629 7 місяців тому +1

    I started this program 2 weeks ago and I already see results. I practice it every night and it feels good! Thank you very much and nice work

  • @vincentegigante1955
    @vincentegigante1955 Рік тому +4

    That was a great stretch routine thank you! I have power lifted most of my life so big weights and zero stretching. you gave great directions and it was easy for a beginner to follow. I plan to do this every day. Thank you!!

  • @identityexternal1842
    @identityexternal1842 4 роки тому +2184

    No one:
    My neck: *angry plastic water bottle noises*

    • @rani5083
      @rani5083 4 роки тому +24

      Fullmetal Floof Jinchuriki I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME 😂

    • @nananasa1924
      @nananasa1924 4 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @tobie874
      @tobie874 4 роки тому +15

      Be careful don’t turn your neck in full circles only half circles it can hurt you

    • @identityexternal1842
      @identityexternal1842 4 роки тому +5

      @@tobie874 I'll look into it...

    • @Vivi-ed1xk
      @Vivi-ed1xk 4 роки тому +10

      My brain was like: am I breaking those d little pieces of cartilage or whatever in my neck? 😶

  • @missharmless
    @missharmless 3 роки тому +367

    it's insane how flexible she is, like literally she is touching her toes while sitting and meanwhile my hands are halfway there begging for mercy

  • @Imthatshrinkk
    @Imthatshrinkk 10 місяців тому +1

    I love everything about this video. I started doing beginner yoga at a studio a few months ago. My husband then got a work assignment overseas, and I am now in a foreign country away from the studio. But I just came across this video. I love how you gave suggestions for modifications for beginners, and your cat was just adorable!! Thank you!

  • @nombulelononjojo3268
    @nombulelononjojo3268 Рік тому +7

    Super helpful. Thank you so much for putting this video together, it covers almost everything! Super therapeutic for the body❤️

  • @2keyzme
    @2keyzme 3 роки тому +524

    I love how I'm here sweating and breathing heavily in an unearthly pain and she's like - "Now pull your leg a bit closer", I CAN'T, IT'S GONNA RIP OFF OF MY BODY, LADY !!!!

  • @ellakurm6781
    @ellakurm6781 4 роки тому +367

    While in quarantine, I'm determined to become very flexible and start yoga!

    • @katatamayo5646
      @katatamayo5646 4 роки тому +5

      me too! i get 3 challenge streaching is one of them

    • @rosek1282
      @rosek1282 4 роки тому +5

      Yes I want to buy a mat now that I can’t go to the gym

    • @ellakurm6781
      @ellakurm6781 4 роки тому +3

      @@rosek1282 same!

    • @catkittens2777
      @catkittens2777 4 роки тому +3

      Ella Kurm get it girl

    • @ellakurm6781
      @ellakurm6781 4 роки тому +5

      @@catkittens2777 thank you!! It's already been about 8 days and I'm so surprised how much more flexible I am now:))

  • @cookiekhoala
    @cookiekhoala Рік тому +3

    Great video, Maddie. I lost a lot of flexibility when I stopped practicing martial arts and this was just what I needed to start regaining my flexibility. A lot of the stretches were familiar to me but dang that last one was tough!

  • @tiffanyortiz9213
    @tiffanyortiz9213 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Maddie! ❤ Thank you for this great video! I got back into fitness last year with your beginner workouts, which brought me up to an intermediate level. My husband saw my progress and it inspired him to get fit too. He hasn't stopped and is reaching his fitness goals!
    I came down with a few health challenges last year & this year that prevented me from being active. I lost all my progress, but I'm grateful to be healthy again and I'm getting back up on that horse. I did this stretch routine today and I felt great afterwards! I will start exercising again this week with your beginner workouts. I feel encouraged because I did it last year, so I know I can do it again! Love your channel Maddie! Keep up the great work! ❤

  • @uharrisonx1
    @uharrisonx1 4 роки тому +339

    I’ve been doing this every day for the last two months and now I hear “hold centre hold” in my nightmares

  • @taexsuga
    @taexsuga 2 роки тому +216

    Maddie: “push yourself a little bit further”
    Me: *if I push myself any further, I may implode.*

  • @misslayla93
    @misslayla93 Місяць тому

    best stretching video ever. I was doing this continuously for a month and my posture and flexibility were so great. I had to come back to this video and start up again!!

  • @dezarvelo2762
    @dezarvelo2762 Рік тому +1

    What a great stretch routine! I definitely struggled a bit but I am determined to be able to get deeper into these stretches the more I do this routine. Thank you!!

  • @sofiatolonen2321
    @sofiatolonen2321 3 роки тому +260

    I didn't know my body could pop this much!
    At one point i was like "oh well, there goes my hip... pop"

    • @coenh8735
      @coenh8735 3 роки тому +15

      Lmao, my back popped with the back stretch, I was like ahh yess

    • @jennawhitehouse5790
      @jennawhitehouse5790 3 роки тому +3

      That happened with my legs!

    • @gunweizard6125
      @gunweizard6125 3 роки тому

      Its so scary when i can feel my hips about to pop… im scared its gonna DISLOCATE!!!

  • @yanitsamiteva5922
    @yanitsamiteva5922 4 роки тому +84

    I've been doing this routine for more than 2 months and let me tell you I feel so much better physically and mentally!!! I've lost my flexibility but I've gained it back with this routine, even if its for beginners it helps me stretch properly and be consistent with stretching exercises again THANK YOU SO MUCH x

    • @rachaeldawood9947
      @rachaeldawood9947 4 роки тому +5

      Omg thank you I want to do this two times a day and today is my first day and I was not sure it was going to work am a dancer for 2 years and I’m not even flexible Because I never put the work in it lmao

    • @Lilacrose7
      @Lilacrose7 3 роки тому +3

      Rachael Dawood I’m a dancer too, we can do this!

    • @rachaeldawood9947
      @rachaeldawood9947 3 роки тому +2

      Nicole Rose I did it for like 3 days I need to go and do it again

    • @rachaeldawood9947
      @rachaeldawood9947 3 роки тому

      Justin Leahy I do it one time a day and at night I do a 5 minute stretch

  • @carmenwheatley1516
    @carmenwheatley1516 2 роки тому

    You are great. Since I started stretching with you daily, a lot of the tensions have been gone and I’m feeling a lot better and lighter. Thank you.
    Carmen

  • @crissyaskea273
    @crissyaskea273 Рік тому +4

    I have never really done much stretching, just what comes before or after someone's workout. This workout....was soooo good. I am definitely not a dancer nor have the body of a dancer but my body felt so elongated after this stretch! Loved it and recommended it to my two sisters. Thank you! I like your set up, the music, and your instructions. Please keep posting!

  • @katemackenzie5775
    @katemackenzie5775 3 роки тому +97

    Hey, I just want to pop on here and share my story. I've suffered from hypermobility in my ankles, back, neck, wrists and knees. I was injuring myself for months at a time, I've been in and out of wheelchairs and crutches always felt hopeless and cursed by it. Recovery took forever. Then lockdown came along and I thought, you know what Kate, let's get flexibility. Now I've discovered I can get more flexible quicker than most. For the first time , hypermobility wasn't so bad. I did this video for 2 months and I didn't injure myself. And this has been the first year... EVER that I haven't hurt myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to the moon and back, Maddie. This has changed my life. Thank you to the comments for making me laugh and feel supported. Thank you, thank you thank you. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    • @saragoucha5244
      @saragoucha5244 3 роки тому +3

      Great job! ❤️ hehe you got an advantage 😉

    • @Verystrongman84
      @Verystrongman84 3 роки тому +1

      HYPERMOBILE GANG GANG
      yeah i'm not allowed to stretch near my shoulders because they pop out 😃👌

    • @jess_2905
      @jess_2905 3 роки тому +2

      I also suffer from hypermobilty and the pain is unbearable at times I first started feeling really bad pain in my ankles when I was 5/6 and the pain in my ankles got worse when I sprained my ankle when I was 8 and when I was 10 I started getting really bad In my knees before that I would occasionally I have sore knees but it really became I problem when I was ten the first time it happened my ankles had been sore when I woke up and it was bearable and my mum gave me some medicine in the hopes it wouldn't get worse as I had school anyway I went to schools and my ankles got even worse throughout the day I told me teachers and I had to skip p.e and I sat Inside at lunch with my friends and I got some more painkillers from the office (my mum gave some to the office and signed a form saying that I was to take some If I was in pain) it don't help and my mum and to come get me as I was nearly in tears later that day I could feel the pain creeping up my leg into my knees and when I got really bad In my knees and cause my ankles were so sore I was crying my eyes out and I was nearly screaming I just lay in not moving a muscle. The first time it started in my hips was when I turned 12 it got really bad for the first time and a couple of months (this is like 3rd this has happened since I turned 12 I'm now 13 nearly 14) my whole legs were just in agony and I lay in bed crying and screaming just trying to stay still cause it sometimes helps. And the things is when I do alot or exercise for a while I can get really sore, if I'm just at school doing what I normally do even a day without P.E they can get sore, but also if I try to rest they get sore because I haven't been doing much so it's kinda hard to find a balance especially with covid and there being so many restrictions. In the past I have been to Podiatrists for my foot and ankle pain and they gave me insoles for my shoes and told me to do stretches they then sent me to a physiotherapist when it started to progress to knees and they gave me stretches and exercises to do it and it did help but I don't go anymore because I wasn't in as much pain but it has started getting worse again but I also hate doctors which is a problem cause I tend to only tell people about pain when it is absolutely unbearable because Im afraid of being taken to a hospital so everyone knows that when I complain about pain that I'm actually in a lot of pain.
      My shoulders and neck strated bother me when I popped my shoulder out when I was 8/9 but it wasn't like when I popped it out in the when I had popped it out before then as I had also maneged to pull my neck and shoulder muscles and after I did it I tarted screaming and fell to floor because if the pain and I was doing the simplest of things when I hurt my shoulder (I was hyper at the time so It was a bit more powerful and my movements/actions were over exaggerated but for someone without hypermobilty I wouldn't have popped their shoulder out)

    • @jess_2905
      @jess_2905 3 роки тому +1

      @@Verystrongman84 ik how you feel I literally popped my shoulder out undoing socks

    • @LuquetaDaPCX
      @LuquetaDaPCX 3 роки тому

      Congratulations!! Keep going!

  • @mariabelan-crawford7429
    @mariabelan-crawford7429 3 роки тому +155

    I have been doing this routine about 3x a week for the last month. While I haven't done it every day, I have gotten so much more flexible. I didn't know I had it in me.
    I used to absolutely hate stretching - but I've been doing this after every workout and now I look forward to it. I even feel less of the chronic pain in my lower back , which is amazing and unexpected.
    If you feel like you can't do these stretches at all right now (like me when I started), know that all you need to do is keep trying! You can do it!!!
    xoxo

    • @thetravelgoods2760
      @thetravelgoods2760 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! I just started doing it before my runs now I think I will do a stretch in the evenings too after my back and core workout

    • @sussykanyeballs176
      @sussykanyeballs176 3 роки тому

      Ay yo same. I used to hate stretching because I start shaking like a Nokia. Hopefully this helps

    • @justhavingalook7857
      @justhavingalook7857 3 роки тому

      I also have trouble with lower back pain, hopefully this helps me too!

    • @meikusje
      @meikusje 3 роки тому +2

      Yes! Do it every other day or maybe three times a week when starting out, so your muscles get a chance to rest and recover, but keep at it! That's the most important thing. Maybe set a goal for yourself, like, I want to be able to keep this pose for this many seconds, and work towards that over time to keep yourself motivated.

    • @j4smlne426
      @j4smlne426 3 роки тому

      Any update on the flexibility? Xo

  • @TonjaHanley
    @TonjaHanley 2 місяці тому

    I started with your twenty minute beginner stretch video. When I felt like I needed a little more I started this video. I have loved both videos and it helps me tremendously especially with my hips. I don’t get pain in my hips while sleeping if I do these videos. Appreciate them very much.