Alex Larsson has recently come out with his latest product called the 30-Day Flexibility Home Stretching Challenge. The Stretch Challenge is an online video program containing eleven dynamic stretches designed to help stretch, strengthen and enhance flexibility. It’s very easy to use, easy to learn and provides excellent results in a comparatively short time. The videos are split into categories like core strength, joint mobility, flexibility, balance and body awareness.
The 8-minute video program has been thoroughly researched by fitness experts and sports experts to be certain that the stretches don’t cause any harm to the body during stretching. The stretches are very gentle and do not need any equipment or special skills to perform them. The online video stretching program can be used by individuals of all ages, even if pregnant as the movies are very gentle and effective. The hyperbolic stretching program comprises eleven dynamic stretching sessions which last thirty minutes each and includes extending and relaxation music.
The eleven dynamic stretches are divided into three distinct groups namely Upper, Middle and Lower body moves. All of the dynamic stretches have been divided into two categories namely the upper and the middle body stretches. There’s an optional 30 seconds rest between each of the three stretches. The Middle body stretch challenge includes three parts namely the forward bend, the backward bend and the one-arm dumbbell row. This is followed by 2 minutes of dynamic stretches for the muscles in the abdomen, lower back and hips.
The second group of stretching exercises for your body called the lower body stretch obstacle also consists of a set of ten exercises called the hamstring stretch. The hamstring stretch is important for increasing the flexibility of the hamstrings as it lengthens the semitendinosus muscle which is found at the back of the thighs. Apart, from stretching out the hamstrings there are other advantages of doing this exercise as it helps to strengthen the calf muscles also called the adductors.
The final group of core exercises which will be included in the stretch challenge include the thirty minutes one leg stretch. For doing this stretch you will have to lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Your arms should be at a right angle to the body, while your left hand forms a prayer position in the middle of your chest. You will need to relax your body and close your eyes. You can now slowly and deeply inhale for thirty minutes and simmer for thirty minutes, interchanging this breathing with 2 counts of five.
These are just a few of the available Stretch Challenge stretches which are carefully designed for you to do on your own at home or in your work place. You will find many more than this, which you can do at the site below. Just do a search on the internet and you’ll find a large number of websites where you can find information regarding the newest Stretch Challenge videos and e-books. The excellent thing about being a part of a Facebook group is that you have the ability to interact with others who share the same interest with you. You also get to learn more about new stretching techniques such as the hip twist and the triangle stretch.
The best way to start with your thirty seconds one leg stretch is to lie flat on your back on the floor with your legs together and feet flat on the floor. You will then bend at the knee and lift your upper body up while gradually extending your right leg upwards. Keep your arms straight and repeat for thirty seconds. Another one of the best stretching techniques is that the wall vegetable, that was created by Dan Godfrey. This stretch works on the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves and gluteal muscles.
Bear in mind that dynamic flexibility is important and static stretches should only form a small proportion of your workout, whereas dynamic flexibility is essential for everyday tasks such as running and lifting weights. Static stretches therefore include lying flat on your back and lifting your knees up to your chest, or bending in the knee while lifting your buttocks. Dynamic flexibility is formed by twisting and moving your joints and muscles without moving them against their normal direction. This type of flexibility can also be found in yoga asana and is very useful for athletes and serious fitness enthusiasts.