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  Stretching Daily?

  Posted by p1nkpr1ncess on September 17, 2009 at 2:51 pm

  Hi everyone,

  I’ve just got a quick stretching question. I (like most polers) am trying to eventually train myself to do the splits. I am aware that weights and strength training should have atleast a days rest inbetween but I do like to do cardio almost every day – different types of cardio ranging from a full gym workout, running a few miles outdoors or cycling.

  My question is: how often can I go through my stretching routine? We have a good one that we have learnt at pole dancing class but am I ok to do this everyday? I would like to do my stretching after every cardio workout (since I will be warmed up) but is this safe/ok for my body?

  If anyone can advise I would be really greatful https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
  -x-

  p1nkpr1ncess replied 15 years ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  Veena

  Administrator

  September 17, 2009 at 4:11 pm

  Yes! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif It is safe to stretch everyday. After your cardio work out is perfect, because you never want to stretch cold muscles. If you don’t have time for a work out and still want to stretch I like to take a hot bath or shower, this can work well to warm the muscles too. IF you find your feeling sore after only stretching you might want to back off a bit as far a how deep you go into the stretch….and it can help to inhale and then exhale down into the stretch https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif

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  maddieLines

  Member

  September 17, 2009 at 5:12 pm

  Stretching everyday is the best way! I started taining in contortion,and u gotta stretch for about 2 hours a day,i find pole work really compliments being flexible,i have to get my side splits again,had a few injurys in the past from not warming up https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif my own fault,u should get the splits in no time https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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  p1nkpr1ncess

  Member

  September 17, 2009 at 6:24 pm

  Thanks ladies!

  I have just got back from the gym so only just seen your replies! I didn’t stretch at the gym just incase someone was going to tell me it was a bad idea! I will do tomorrow though https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

  Good tip about getting a warm bath before stretching! Sometimes I want to stretch but don’t really want to do the whole warm up thing if you know what I mean? So that is really good advice https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

  I’m glad that it is ok to stretch everyday, I feel like I need to up my stretching time now as I can see a slight improvement just from our classes!

  Thanks again ladies – I love this site https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
  -x-

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