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Title: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: Method101 on May 10, 2009, 02:43:10 AM: ? How often each week do they carry out the stretching exercises, give some examples of what ones they do, and the principles of training etc.
thanks guys.

I would really like to be as flexible as a gymnast, it must be very hard for them to get an injury.

(http://fitnessaus.com.au/info/images/images/RVD_Split.jpg)
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: Team Diver on May 10, 2009, 03:42:58 AM: (http://lh4.ggpht.com/jonstanlambam/SK8nSjGumiI/AAAAAAAAAgA/EqKRAob3YXE/bloodsport_070.jpg)
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: Chick on May 10, 2009, 04:54:29 AM: How about "gymnastics"?
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: burn2live on May 10, 2009, 05:02:55 AM: Quote from: Chick on May 10, 2009, 04:54:29 AM
How about "gymnastics"?

lol. Pavel Tsatsouline has written a book "Relax into Stretching". I've yet to read it, but his material is usually great. I'm sure it would be a good/helpful read
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: spinnis on May 10, 2009, 05:16:05 AM: It takes a LONG time (years) to do what you see in that photo.
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: The Master on May 10, 2009, 05:16:39 AM: Those gymnasts are nuts
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Post by: BIG_STI on May 10, 2009, 05:53:15 AM: You need to spend time stretching everyday, try to hold each stretch for 30 - 60 seconds at your max stretch point. Takes time and hurts a lot and the bigger you are the longer it takes.
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: Montague on May 10, 2009, 07:33:28 AM: Quote from: Method101 on May 10, 2009, 02:43:10 AM
? How often each week do they carry out the stretching exercises, give some examples of what ones they do, and the principles of training etc.
thanks guys.

I would really like to be as flexible as a gymnast, it must be very hard for them to get an injury.

(http://fitnessaus.com.au/info/images/images/RVD_Split.jpg)

While he never mentioned specifically how, RVD admits on his site that he was quite young when he began the stretching techniques to attain that level of flexibility, and even with youth on his side, it still took a long time.
He mentions it would take a lot longer if he attempted it today being older and more muscular.

Rob has got some strength, too. He can snatch an 85(?) lb. db from the floor from that split position. I’ve seen pics of him – and now others – doing it. For a while, he held the record. But until he “popularized it,” I don’t think there was anyone else doing it.
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: freespirit on May 21, 2009, 02:19:39 PM: The Ross sisters, circa 1944:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3e0_1242838837
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: wavelength on May 21, 2009, 02:22:25 PM: they just practice their exercises, that's all.
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: freespirit on May 21, 2009, 02:25:43 PM: Quote from: wavelength on May 21, 2009, 02:22:25 PM
they just practice their exercises, that's all.

Yes, it's easy.
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: wavelength on May 21, 2009, 02:28:00 PM: Quote from: freespirit on May 21, 2009, 02:25:43 PM
Yes, it's easy.

It is as long as you don't get seriously injured. It's all about confidence.
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: The Showstoppa on May 21, 2009, 02:40:26 PM: Being limber is gay....
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: kiwiol on May 21, 2009, 02:42:32 PM: Try tying a rope around each of your ankles and secure the other end to a horse. Then fire a shotgun into the air, making sure the horses take off in opposite directions - you'll save yourself years of time and effort.
Title: Re: What exercise programme is needed to build flexibility like a gymnast?
Post by: The Showstoppa on May 21, 2009, 02:46:03 PM: Quote from: kiwiol on May 21, 2009, 02:42:32 PM
Try tying a rope around each of your ankles and secure the other end to a horse. Then fire a shotgun into the air, making sure the horses take off in opposite directions - you'll save yourself years of time and effort.

haha, yes kiwi, that's how they took care of undesirables in the old country....we need to bring it back!