Not flexable.?

Question

ya, so im taking jazz and ballet and i am the only one that cant do a split or a whatever and i feel like a dork. and, i tried my hardest at my first dance class yesterday but i am far from a split. so, i thought i would stretch today and maybe i would get more flexable if i stretch every day but i am sooooooooo sore. i mean, i cant even move. it is tooo painful to stretch. it will probably be worse tomorrow. how can i get flexable really fast but not be sore?

Answer 1

Just stretch every day, but don't push it.  If you're really sore it's best to just stretch it out.  Eventually you'll be in the splits. =]

Answer 2

Just do gradual stretches, i could never do the splits and now i can on my left leg and nearly on my right leg, try to do some stretches whileyour watching tv, it destracts you from the pain. Doing more excersise relieves the pain of sore muscles

Answer 3

It doesn't matter! Those people are dumbasses, Im sure you can dance really well. Just because you can't do a split doesn't mean you can't do other awesome ****!

Don't give up! As long as you love it, it doesn't matter

Answer 4

I've been involved in Gymnastics for over six years now and I've been asked this question so many times because it's relevant...  Flexibility acquirement varies depending on your age.  The older you get, the harder it is to increase flexibility although usually if you were fairly flexible as a child, it will stay with you to a certain extent until adulthood.  Don't worry though, flexibility may be acquired again in a teenager or even young adult, it just takes more time.  If you're trying to accomplish the splits, be sure to stretch for a good half hour every night focusing on each individual muscle needed (let me know if you need tips!) ... I know it hurts, but just don't push too hard. It may be painstakingly frustrating at times, but keep with it.  It will get easier and start to hurt less.  Good luck!!!

Answer 5

dont worry just keep streaching and you will become flexibal because it might take a while.

Answer 6

just strech a whole lot

Answer 7

Calm down, you just started. Hold your splits every day for as long as you can, but don't hurt yourself. You will eventually become more flexible.

Good luck and hope this helps!!!

Answer 8

stretch stretch stretch! do splits everyday, stretch out while watching tv or sitting at your computer. I've taken dance classes for over 10 years and I still didn't have either a right or left split, but then I started stretching out into splits for 30 seconds each side everyday and now I've got some of the best splits of my class. It hurts, but its worth it. But take it easy, don't rush into things, its the best way to do it.

there is no real quick and easy way to become flexible safely, if you push your body too far you can really hurt yourself. If it was easy to become flexible, everyone would be a dancer overnight.

the most important thing is to listen to your body, if something hurts too much, STOP!

Answer 9

well the best way not to stay sore is stretch it out

and dont stretch urself hard-like forcing urself down, just do hard enough where u can feel it but are still pushing urself a little

and yes stretch everyday

it's the only way and that's how i got my splits

Answer 10

I like being sore because I know I am working muscles that really need it - so, that is a good thing. Only get worried if you're not sore. ;) Girl, when I first started dance I was so far from the splits it wasn't even funny. Now I am so flexible that I can kick straight up over my head. Just stretch EVERYDAY! Do it at the same time so you'll know when you haven't done it. Get in the habbit and you will see improvement before long!

Answer 11

i know it sounds silly but while your stretching, rub your muscles that are being stretched, this way they get used to be stretched that far without the pain....also if you want you can ice them before going to bed and switch between hot and cold on the muscle before and after stretching.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

it will work :)

trust me!

Answer 12

Haha  its okay  i had the same problem. Best way to get one down is to do what i did. First get a few pillows and stack them up. Sit on them with one leg in front of you and one behind. Best thing is to do this if front of the tv and just watch a show. Do this every day, and every few days or when you feel comfortable remove one pillow. You have to do it over time otherwise it will hurt. But this allows your body and muscles to get used to the position while stretching them as well. At the end you should be able to remove all the pillows and then just do that every night without a pillow. Make sure to keep your legs straight and before you know it you will be able to do one. Thats really the best way to go about it. And will only take about a week or so. Just dont try to rush it because you may tear something.

Answer 13

the best way to become more flexible is to stretch. even when your sore. Here is a good guide: on the weekdays stretch for at least 30 minutes. The best way to let your mucles recover is to stretch them again in the same way you stretched when they got sore. It makes your mucles stronger and will let your body get used to how it feels. Also, on the weekends  take a break and let your body recover. This is when you can replenish and relax your mucles to make them stronger than before. Also, what I did at dance class was we used high blocks, (you could use your couch or a bench) and put one leg up on the block and stretch into your split. It might seem painful at first but youll get used to it. Try to hold it on each side for about 4-5 minutes. Another thing is to stand with one foot up against or close to the wall facing the wall and but the other leg straight up on the wall. To get a better stretch, walk your foot on the ground closer and closer to the wall. You should also try doing the same thing in a needle position. Face away from the wall and put one foot on the ground. Put that foot right up against the wall for an easier stretch and put it farther away from the wall for a harder stretch. Then, stretch the opposite leg up on the wall so you are straight up and down. Hold for 2 minutes on both sides. I hope these help a little!