BEGINNER FLEXIBILITY ROUTINE (Stretches for the Inflexible) 

Let me know how you enjoyed this stretch routine! I am by no means a professional, but I do believe that doing these stretches on a regular basis will definitely increase your flexibility! Much love! See you soon Xx- Maddie

“Keep that leg at a 90 degree angle” Me: 45 degrees take it or leave it

“Pull yourself a little further” Ma’am this is as far is it goes

for the people just starting this, i have some advice. don't push yourself too hard on the first few days or otherwise you'll feel pain next day and won't be able to continue. be consistent and always warm up a little before stretching.

to everyone having a hard time doing these stretches, give it your best and dont be ashamed to take breaks inbetween. theres always tomorrow to do better :)

"really allow yourself to sit into this pose" my brain: i allow you my body: no

Is there a level that's before beginner???? I just did this and learned I'm as flexible as a flagpole.

This is definitely for beginners. I’m not a flexible person either but doing this everyday has made me very flexible. (This is after COMMITTING for several months. Not just a day then complaining about it) when I first started I couldn’t stretch anywhere near as much as she did but I stretched as much as I could without overdoing it/hurting myself. Being sore after it’s normal(not hurting but sore, like working out after not doing it for a good while) consistency is 100% key. Every week or even day if you can, push yourself to stretch deeper than the week/day before. Again, never overdo it, as you can end up actually hurting yourself. 💛 (also drinking plenty of water and keeping up with a healthy diet and lifestyle/Mindset is a huge help)

i'm recovering from a bone marrow transplant over a year ago. my body was so stiff from so much bed and resting. I love this routine. I'm incredibly stiff and can barely do these stretches but im keeping at it. I'm 62 year old and i used to be a gymnist in my youth and always worked out throughout my life. It's very frustrating being this inflexible but i know it's necessary everyday to get back. It will be a long road, but I want to thank you for having these stretching videos.

Anyone else trying to get flexible now that they're stuck in their house with nothing better to do? Update #2: I missed a couple of days, but I have mostly been doing this for 3 weeks every night and I am SO much closer to being able to touch my toes. I've never been able to do that or do the splits, but I tried going down into the splits position and I was the closest I've ever been. I was still like 6 inches from the ground, but progress is what is important in this case. Once you make it a routine, you find yourself wanting to stay in the stretches even longer even though it hurts a little bit because you can feel the muscles stretching. How are you guys doing? Have you noticed any improvements? Update! I have been doing this consistently for the past two weeks and I have seen a MAJOR difference. When I tell you that I am NOT flexible at all, I mean it. I'm going to keep doing this every night before I go to sleep just to have a routine. My biggest piece of advice would be to focus on your breathing while you are stretching. Keep up the good work, guys! :)

Thank you. I'm 73 with arthritis in my hips. I started stretching with you last week and already I am having an easier time getting in the bathtub and putting on my shoes and socks, which had become more difficult since staying home so much during the pandemic. This is a great routine, although I can't do everything, but I'm trying and it's working. Thanks again!

I've only been doing this for a little over a week every day and I can finally do some of the poses all the way, some very close, and some I'm still working on. Thankyou!

I've been following this vid every day for two weeks - thank you for putting this together! I'm a dude pushing 50. I go through periods of getting fitter and then letting myself go, and then rinse, repeat. I haven't stretched since middle school (I know). I could barely reach mid-shin from a standing position the first day. Today, I can almost lay my palms straight to the floor. Bonus: my persistent lower back pain has all but vanished. Will shake up the routine with other MadFit vids, but thanks again. I actually FEEL better after having stretched. Who knew?

Yo, talking from experience, if you haven't seen the video yet and are scrolling through comments, *do not* try to go as far as she goes. Do not push too much so that the pain you feel is unbearable. Take it easy, especially the first time. Of course, there will be a little pain (/moderate when she says to "pull in closer"), but that's all you should allow yourself to feel. Your muscles will be dead for the next week otherwise. Don't pull on them crazily. You need to let your body adjust to this. Good luck everyone! :>

“Put your leg down on the mat” Bold of you to assume I have a mat

This is actually the exact stretch routine they teach in serious dance classes as warmups before each lesson to prevent the dancers from injuring themselves. It may seem kind of thorough but trust doing this exact routine in this order everyday for a few months you will have flexibility for life.

i knew i wasn't a flexible person but this video humbled me even more🙂💔 I definitely need to add it to my daily routine

Every time she says "feel that stretch" means to me "feel that pain".

You did it calmly. For me, it was a lot of pain, grunting, weird sounds, and my body shaking like crazy.

One week in and I can't believe how much progress I've made after 10 years of sitting in an office chair. I can touch my toes without bending my knees! Such a good routine to pair with yoga

I’m a 14 year old guy who decided to bring this into my routine atleast a couple times a week, along with my full workouts. This is my first time with this video. A lot of these stretches felt really good! I really didn’t realize how flexible I actually am! Thanks for the video!

ok I was feeling really discouraged because I cannot hold these poses but these comments made me feel so much better

My first week I went from the flexibility of a log, to the flexibility of a wet log. Making progress, slowly. Thank you for this "beginner" routine. I'll be glad when it feels like a beginner routine. Right now it feels like some Zen Master routine. Thank you for this great routine.

Ik this is a pretty old video but it's the best stretch routine I have ever done! I do it almost every day and it has helped my flexibility alot and it makes my body feel really nice and relaxed. Please never take this video down!☺

Don't know if anyone still reads these comments but tried this for the first time! Right now, I'm a little overweight (not super visible) but mostly out of shape. I just haven't been moving a lot for the past couple years, energy in the toilet, and have been noticing some soreness and stiffness not because of exercise but LACK of it. When I try doing physical activities I loved as a kid it's kind of scary how little it takes to wind me. Not old either. I've decided I want to at least start the process of getting my body to a better place. Following this video I gave myself permission to do the best I can starting out. Timing I got to 23:54 and in terms of the stretches themselves some I did much better than others. I figure this is a case where doing them on a regular basis is what counts, and hopefully with practice my body will get more used to it and able to keep up better. Right now I'm actually kind of relieved I got 2/3 through and just that I could move and feel that stretching happened. Think some part of me had gotten to a place of just accepting I wouldn't be able to move properly again. So really appreciate this video.

I was born with brachial plexus paralysis and have double scoliosis. I’ve been doing this stretch routine everyday for about 3 months and I’m amazed at how much better I feel now. I thought having back pain everyday was normal. Now, with simple stretches everyday my back hurts 80% less. I can also touch my toes and do the splits!!!!

The most important part is knowing where your limits are. You don't have to go as far as she goes, and you don't have to hold it as long as she does. You can take a breather during the exercises if it becomes too much. Just go as far as your body allows you and keep doing that, and every time you do it your body will go a little further. The thing to keep in mind is: you should feel it and it's okay to be shaky, but it should never *hurt*. If it starts to hurt, move back a little or go back into a resting position for a second or two. And make sure to warm up before and cool down after.

I have been doing this routine with my 1 & 3 year old for a week now & I can certainly see the difference already! I have never been flexible my whole life. Now at 27, I can almost do the splits! 😄 Thank you so much for sharing your stretch routine with all of us 🥰

Great stretch video, thank you! My daughter and I have been doing this every day. (1:57 is the start time for reference if you are doing this every day too 😊).

I have been doing this stretch for six months now, AND WOW! I’m able now to do splits, my body has been so much relaxed and I gained so much flexibility… totally recommend this video to be a part of you daily routine, life changing

I can't believe how good my body feels after doing this for the first time, I'm in love and am totally making this part of my routine

I adore this! I’ve done this routine 4 days in a row and wow the improvement even just walking up the stairs I can feel my muscles engaging and moving freely! Thank you for this 💕

The 12:11 stretch made me realize the right side of my body is more flexible, bc I was struggling hard on my left, I could barley put my arm over my head but when I got to my right it felt like a Breeze, I could literally touch my toes lol

You clearly underestimated how inflexible people can be, I literally can’t sit straight on the butterfly position

Me : while doing this My bones: the next song is crack crack crack

I’ve worked out for over 2 years and haven’t really given any thought to flexibility (other than before workout basic stretches) and this video really helps!

I do martial arts and have been struggling with flexibility -- Been doing this routine every day for 2-3 weeks now and it's helping me a lot! Feeling good :D

I did it! I did it all! Yay me! I am 42 and really overweight and my doctor had me promise to stretch everyday

You may not see this but as a guy who sits a desk working 8 hrs a day feeling all types of stiffness and soreness everywhere this video has saved me from a lot of the pain I have been experiencing since the start of covid. THANK YOU!

I do these every morning and have been for the past week and already notice such a difference! my back never hurts anymore 😭

I’ve been so stiff lately from skateboarding, and your video really helped to loosen me up. Thank you! It’s really great finding content like this from a pro.

get as far down to the ground as possible Me: sitting in the same position as we started :)

You know your inflexible when "keep your back straight" is putting you to your limits 😀 Love your workouts ❤️

I thought you did an excellent job at narrating. I also appreciated that you stopped briefly to make sure everyone could see the next exercise properly. It’s been about 20 years since I’ve done my regular routine of yoga + Pilates so I’m relearning how the different poses should feel when done properly. Great Job!!🎉 I look forward to seeing any other videos you make as I progress from stretching and feeling the pose properly back into a regular routine I could do with my eyes closed. Thanks so much for your time. It was appreciated 😊

I’ve been following along with this video routine for almost two years now. It has gotten so much easier!! I have my own stretch routine that I do most days before I exercise and this one for the weekends when I don’t go to the gym and want to spend more time working on flexibility.

It's a sin to read the comments before stretching...i can't stop laughing when I'm stretching cause i can relate to most people's issues xD lol

Upper body stretching: This is fine. Lower body stretching: I'M DYING

ive been trying to stretch regularly for almost 2 months now and this is my fave stretch routine to do so far

That was a great stretch routine thank you! I have power lifted most of my life so big weights and zero stretching. you gave great directions and it was easy for a beginner to follow. I plan to do this every day. Thank you!!

“try to touch your toes” my hand 10 km away: no❤️

This video called me inflexible in 20 different languages, but I love it

Super helpful. Thank you so much for putting this video together, it covers almost everything! Super therapeutic for the body❤️

I'm an equestrian with a desk job, and my hips have become very very tight over the years. This video helped me fully unwind before my ride today. Excellent video!

I promise anyone who can’t touch their toes due to inflexibility do this for a month and you 100% will. I think soon I’ll be able to lay my palms down even too!

Her: Rolls Shoulders My Shoulders: What’s Crackelacking Edit: thanks for 1K likes I did not expect that!

That was an amazing 30 minutes! Stretched areas I didn’t know I could. I’ve always been bad about stretching, but at 38 I need to. So relaxing as well, thank you!

I've never been a fan of stretching, but this video finally made it 'click'. I've been doing this routine for a month, and I actually look forward to it! This video does such a good job of easing you into the stretches, and it feels so short. Before starting this, I couldn't even do a pigeon pose, and my straddle was at an acute angle - now it is solidly obtuse! Feeling proud of being able to touch my toes :)) Thanks to you, I finally enjoy stretching and I hope to continue working on it

"hold your toes" me: *hands are a meter away from my toes at best* okay, perfect

Not enough people comments on how Maddie’s cat made us forget about the pain

Just came across this video while looking for stretching videos. I do a lot of exercise but not nearly enough stretching. This was a great video, thanks for putting it up for us all to benefit from your experience. Really appreciate it.

i have come back to this video so many times over the past 2 years because i love it so much. from January 2022- late August 2022 i had stopped stretching and going to the gym but since mid Septmeber i've been back in the gym about 5 days a week and just started doing daily stretching again. i've been trying to do morning and night stretches and this video is my go-to morning stretching video:) you may never see this comment, but just know, you're a big part of my flexibility and self improvement journey.

"If you can touch your toes..." * me death gripping my kneecap with the tips of my fingers * "Ahh of course. So simple!"

Nobody: Me trying to figure out that frog position like: 🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟🦗

Did this and although it was challenging for me, I'm proud of getting through the whole video. Thanks, Maddy. Will do this regularly. 💖

I rarely comment on videos but I just wanted to tell you that the way you explain exercises and different ways to do them if you're not as flexible is so so helpful. All my life I've been very inflexible especially in my hip area and had some complexes about it. Watching other creators' videos for beginners didn't help me much to feel better and "normal" but yours really did! Thank you for all of the alternatives ♥

The cat cameo is my motivation to continue through the video

i feel like i could be best friends with pretty much everyone in the comments

Recently went from a very physically active position to driving a forklift. For the past month I've been so stiff but yesterday we shut the company down until after the new year. I'm going to try to incorporate this stretch into my daily routine because I did it for the first time today and I feel so much better. So much tension relieved and I feel like I can really breathe. Thank you so much!

One of the best stretching routines I’ve done in a long time! Not very flexible after having 3 children. Going to keep updated after doing this routine everyday, thank you for your love and dedication to your channel. 🫂

it's insane how flexible she is, like literally she is touching her toes while sitting and meanwhile my hands are halfway there begging for mercy

I've been doing this stretch routine for ~1 month now (almost every day) and my improvement in flexibility is unreal. I can (almost) touch my toes without bending my knees (started out ~4-5 in away). Arthritis runs early in my family (I'm in my mid 20s and already show signs) but this routine has helped me so much. I can feel myself improving every week. Thank you Maddie for this video! 💜

I think it might look a little silly to see a 300+lb football player doing this but I'm gonna start doing this daily after practice Edit: I've looked into bolistic and weighted stretching for more long term flexibility and have decided to incorporate these into this stretch routine. Just something for you guys to think about, but do your own research to prevent injury Edit: it's amazing the amount of progress I've come to at only 3 weeks. At first I couldn't lunge without using my hands on the ground, and now I'm able to raise my hands easily. Not only that, but my chest nearly touches the ground in the split hip stretch now!

Thank you so much for this. I'm also a former dancer, now left with lots of chronic body pain from the stress of it and lots of stiffness from many years of neglecting stretching. This made me feel 15 yrs old again, stretching for class with my teacher. This has helped me tremendously with combatting depression and body pain. Can't thank you enough ❤️

I’ve been doing these stretches almost everyday (on lazier days i use her 15 minute routine) after my workouts for the past 2 months and YALL my flexibility has gotten SO much better. I can finally touch my toes/the floor for most of the stretches (except the side stretch), and i feel SO GOOD. My muscle recovery after intense workouts are a lot quicker too!

This pandemic really got me at home trying to see how flexible I am 😂

been doing this for about a week i can already see improvements! so excited to get more flexible

I love everything about this video. I started doing beginner yoga at a studio a few months ago. My husband then got a work assignment overseas, and I am now in a foreign country away from the studio. But I just came across this video. I love how you gave suggestions for modifications for beginners, and your cat was just adorable!! Thank you!

No one: My neck: *angry plastic water bottle noises*

Thank you! I am a large woman and this was the 3rd stretch video I tried. You made it easy and accessible. I recently started on my weight loss journey and you allowed me a great stretch without making me feel bad about what I can't yet do.

I was having a hard time walking or even sitting due to knee pain. After doing this just once I feel like the pain in my knee is better. Thanks for saving our therapy costs.

5 years after Covid and still doing this amazing stretching video. My favorite one for all the time thank you for that

Anyone elsegot unevenly flexible legs? 😂 my left leg is SLACKING

I love how I'm here sweating and breathing heavily in an unearthly pain and she's like - "Now pull your leg a bit closer", I CAN'T, IT'S GONNA RIP OFF OF MY BODY, LADY !!!!

I started this program 2 weeks ago and I already see results. I practice it every night and it feels good! Thank you very much and nice work

Great video, Maddie. I lost a lot of flexibility when I stopped practicing martial arts and this was just what I needed to start regaining my flexibility. A lot of the stretches were familiar to me but dang that last one was tough!

If this is for beginners I think I need whatever comes before beginner.

I have been doing this routine about 3x a week for the last month. While I haven't done it every day, I have gotten so much more flexible. I didn't know I had it in me. I used to absolutely hate stretching - but I've been doing this after every workout and now I look forward to it. I even feel less of the chronic pain in my lower back , which is amazing and unexpected. If you feel like you can't do these stretches at all right now (like me when I started), know that all you need to do is keep trying! You can do it!!! xoxo

I've been doing this for a few years now i have back problems and can't do more than this, at least that's what i believe, im not consistent at all sometimes it might take me months to come back to this routine but you've definitely changed my life and flexibility as soon as i do it i have no more pain for a few days. Thank you for everything you are appreciated.

What a great stretch routine! I definitely struggled a bit but I am determined to be able to get deeper into these stretches the more I do this routine. Thank you!!

her:I’m not as flexible as I used to be me:how much more flexibility can u get

Came into the comment section just to check that i wasn’t the only one who barely moved when she says to touch the floor or my toes... and i wasn’t disappointed 🤣 we got this girls, we will all be doing the splits out of isolation

for anybody starting this for the first time and is not physically active some advice for you to save yourself pain!! PLEASE save yourself severe soreness by not holding any of the stretches she is doing for 30 secs and just hold for 5-10 secs. just do them for 5-10 seconds and not the full 30! after 2 weeks youll be able to do these stretches for 30 seconds or longer with no soreness. the first time I did this that was the outcome, a week and a half of gnarly soreness. I could barely sit and I work an active job so it kicked my ass. I picked this back up after a few months and started with 5-10 secs for every stretch for about a week and the soreness was minimal and super tolerable.

I have never really done much stretching, just what comes before or after someone's workout. This workout....was soooo good. I am definitely not a dancer nor have the body of a dancer but my body felt so elongated after this stretch! Loved it and recommended it to my two sisters. Thank you! I like your set up, the music, and your instructions. Please keep posting!

I'm on a dance team and lost my flexibility over quarantine. I hope this helps get it back! Fingers crossed!!! Edit: Omg ty to all the people who liked and replied! I hope all of you get your flexibility back, and here's an update on me! 1. I am almost back with my left split, I never had it but I was so close! 2. My kicks/botmas are the same, and I am sooo happy! 3. I have a triple turn on my right side and that's more than before quarantine. And I have been following this, but just know once you get back to dance, cheer, kickline, or gymnastics you will be almost as good as before, if not the same or better! I'm rooting for you!

I didn't know my body could pop this much! At one point i was like "oh well, there goes my hip... pop"

best stretching video ever. I was doing this continuously for a month and my posture and flexibility were so great. I had to come back to this video and start up again!!

I just have to THANK YOU again for this routine. Been doing it about a week straight and can already see the benefit. I'm a dog walker by trade and was tight in my hamstrings and lower back. Made it hard to walk over even low fences. Now have increased flexibility!

While in quarantine, I'm determined to become very flexible and start yoga!

I’ve fallen off of my fitness journey and decided I wanted to ease back into things by working on my flexibility. I really appreciate how well each stretch is explained and this helped me understand where I was supposed to feel the stretch. It surly was difficult as I’m just starting out, but this was a lovely and calming video that I hope to follow multiple times a week

I just found this video and yea as a beginner this is what im looking for! Ill be watching this video a lot to learn these stretches