How to Improve Your Flexibility in Just 10 Minutes a Day

A question I often get asked on my YouTube Channel is 'How can I improve my flexibility?' Firstly, I can tell you from my own experience you can improve your flexibility at ANY age. Flexibility is not related to age but related to you moving your body with targeted, functional, and beneficial movement. As a 60-year-old, I am still able to do the splits, and this is only because I keep working at my flexibility. Now, I started very young, but that doesn't mean you can't start now, today with improving your flexibility. It is never too late. You may not get to the point of doing the splits, but you will find you can reduce back and joint pain, improve your overall mobility and strength by having a body that is able to adapt more easily to any physical tasks. Flexibility, stretching, and mobility are all key components of any professional athlete's training program, so why not treat yourself the same way? You deserve to feel better in mind and body after all, and you are no different from any professional athlete. You want a body that is up to the tasks it has to deal with. You want ease of movement and you want to feel good.

So let's get started with my 5 key tips to Improving your flexibility.

Tip #1 - The Secret to Success

Consistency! You need to practice regularly and consistently to see results. Doing an occassional session will not allow your body the time it needs to adjust, release tension and to change. A small daily practice will really make a big difference and I have created a session for you that will do just that- all you need is 10 mins. Practice this session daily for at least 10 weeks to see visible and measureable results. Stick with it. You will get there.

Tip #2 - Stack This on a Current Habit so you can Keep on Track

It has been proven that if you add a new habit to one you already have it is much easier to maintain that new habit. Coined by Atomic Habits author James Clear, habit stacking means identifying a current habit you already do each day and then stacking a new behavior on top.

"Habits matter because they help you become who you wish to be. "Quite literally, you become your habits." –James Clear

So this could be that you do your workout after your early morning coffee, or depending on how you make your coffee you could do it while your coffee is brewing. Or, how about around some other daily habit you have? I have done this myself and it really works.

Tip #3 - Don't Pre Judge your Ability to Do this

I know how easy it is to judge yourself before you embark on a project so let that go! What I do with any new project is to decide to go into it with an open mind, a sense of curiosity and an end goal. Set a start date and an end date and tick each day off on a calendar. When you see those ticks you'll get a huge boost to your self esteem.

Tip #4 - Have a Purpose

Decide why you are going to do this. What is your purpose? Can you make it about you and others? For example, 'I want to be strong, fit, and flexible so I can go on that adventure holiday I've always wanted to with my best friend.' Or, 'I want to be fit enough to play with my children/grandchildren.' Having a purpose is a surefire way to see above and beyond the actual 'doing' and take your mind to benefit that lies ahead if you keep at it.

Tip #5 - Never Give Up on Improving Your Flexibility

If for whatever reason you slip out of the habit. Don't waste precious time or energy feeling guilty. Just say to yourself lightheartedly, 'That's ok, I'll start again tomorrow.' And then start again. After all, 'It's never too late - never too late to start over, never too late to be happy.'- Jane Fonda.

Remember, you can improve your flexibility at ANY age, it's just a question regular practice. I know you can do it, so go ahead and get started. I believe in you! ❤️

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