How often should I stretch

Coraline started this discussion · 12/12/2011

I'm confused...Veena says on her lessons you should only stretch and rain for flexibility 1-3 times per week, but on the forum I see people saying they will be practising daily to reach their splits and I have also heard before that stretching needs to be maintained every day for flexibility to be reached. Is it just a full flexibility session that is not suitable? Maybe some daily light stretches are okay? I have a yoga dvd that I am trying to do daily at the moment, but I realy want to get my splits down, so want to practice daily split stretches as well..... Any advice?

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Veena · 12/12/2011
If your taking the lessons I cover the difference between Stretching and Flexibility training in this lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dd66731-eab0-4b4a-aa13-41ad0ac37250. Flexibility training is used to improve and increase flexibility. Stretching is used to maintain, and should be done after strength training, with the focus on stretching the muscles used. This should only take a few mins and it can be done daily. Flexibility training is much more involved and intense. I strongly feel you should not train everyday. Flexibility takes TIME 🌸
Veena · 12/12/2011
Flexiblity training :)
Veena · 12/12/2011
I should mention to read the discriptions this also includes how often to use the routines
Coraline · 12/12/2011
🌸 Thank you so much for taking the time to explain that Veena. I get it now. N00bs like me are decidely...N00bish. :D The splits routines do look intense. I'll be sure to start with that only once a week.
Veena · 12/12/2011
No problem, I love noobies 😀
JenLFG · 12/13/2011
i stretch almost everyday. i have read 5x a week to gain flexibility & 3x a week to maintain flexibility.
91Hoda · 3/14/2016
Hi Veena!:) I was just wondering if the video you've linked above (https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dd66731-eab0-4b4a-aa13-41ad0ac37250.) has been removed? When I click the link it's just an empty page dated 1970 ):
Veena · 3/14/2016
No, the link hasn't be removed and it appears to be working. 😊
Veena · 3/14/2016
This link for tips on stretching right? https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dd66731-eab0-4b4a-aa13-41ad0ac37250
91Hoda · 3/14/2016
Ah! The new link you sent worked for me! Thank you 😊
Veena · 3/14/2016
Sometimes old links act funny 🙃