MUST TRY: Three Week Flexibility Challenge!

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New year, new me, new body position! Every cheerleader dreams of having a hyper extended toe touch and a beautiful heel stretch. This year we are here to help make that dream a reality. As you write out your list of 2017 New Year’s resolutions be sure to add this three week flexibility challenge!

Try this weeks stretching routine daily and don’t forget to point your toes!

  • ​Standing Pike – 30 seconds
  • Straddle sit, center – 30 seconds
  • Straddle sit, right & left – 15 seconds each
  • Right & left splits – 30 seconds each
  • Runners lunge right & left – 30 seconds each
  • Butterly stretch – 15 seconds

1. Never skip a day

Stretching daily might seem tedious but it’s crucial if you want to see results. Sit in a straddle while watching your favorite TV show to help pass the time. Pro tip: Hold each stretch for 15-30 seconds each.

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2. Don’t stop believing, keep on breathing

Breathing connects your mind to your muscles. Keep your breathing slow and controlled to help you relax into your stretches.

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3. Your hips don’t lie

Great jumps and heel stretches come from more than just hamstring flexibility. Work on stretching your hips to reach optimal hip rotation.

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4. Progress takes patience

No matter how much you pray to the cheer gods, you can achieve an overstretch in one night. To become more flexible you must have patience. Take daily progress pictures and in three weeks you will see how far you’ve come!

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