A lot of the older ppl in my life say stuff like “I’m too old to stretch”. I’m sure age plays a part but letting your body wither away for years probably contributes to your current state
I'm 60 I can do a lot of the stuff this bloke recommends. You just do a bit every day. If you don't do it, you soon seize up. Incentive helps, if you play a sport (I play cricket and I'm a bowler) and want to play into your old age, this stuff all helps.
@@someblokecalleddave1 Totally agree. I used to teach beginning yoga to all ages and I always told my students to just do a little stretching every day. Not an aggressive session, just something light while watching TV, etc and the positive results would be cumulative.
Exactly, I totally agree. Hopefully that doesn’t stop anyone from trying these wonderful stretches. Actually this is the perfect way to start any exercise program or just feeling better about yourself.
Were you always flexible and doing floor exercises throughout your life or did you start at a later age? I am wondering if we just get bad information as I have always been told that some of these positions are bad for your joints. Thank you.
Chris Cheek I started in my 50’s. I think they are good for the joints, just pay attention to your body. It will tell you how far to go and how long to hold a stretch for. Always back off if you feel pain. Breathe into the stretches. Go slow and be gentle with your body. Build flexibility slowly, especially at first. It can be a sensual and very pleasurable experience.
I did yoga since I was 10 years old. After an injury in my fifties I left the yoga for a few years. Coming back I am extremely stiff. You don't bounce back as easily in your sixties.
@@NansGlobalKitchen you should also ask some experts, but if I were you I’d say “yes!”. I’d experiment, and start gently stretching, lengthening the constricted muscles over time. Stretch everyday. Also try some self massage. I use a rounded stick to push into hip area places. Also lying on tennis balls, using smooth stones( over clothing). Experiment, back off if it’s too painful, your intuition will start to kick in and guide you. Also if you can get professional massages, they can really help.
As I started 5 years ago, I can do actually a lot now, and I am still trying to do more , one thing is that I never NEVER give up, so I transform my body now and my husband want to do the same, it’s not just for your body also your mind! Nice and ✌🏼!
At almot 60 years old I'm delighted I can do all these and not have to worry about breaking a hip! You guys are great...not only for my body, but for my mind and spirit as well. You are appreciated and I thank you! ~Peace~
This is pure gold fot MTB, i discovered that thanks to this channel. In mtb a lot of control comes from the hips and the core, and since i started to incorporate some of your routines to my training my technique on the bike has improved drastically, thanks guys!
Guys, I've been following you for a couple of weeks now. You've brought such perspective to my workouts; and I just rocked my usual cardio workout last night because I'm stronger than ever.
Shout out to Strength Side and the team for all that you share and for encouraging self-exploration. I've learned to openly explore new stretches and poses and "re-create" a few (self discovered already known) stretches for my personal physical goals. Guys, don't be afraid to listen to your body and just do what feels good sometimes. I'm actually learning the mechanics of bones, muscles and ligaments through every self-discovery experience I make.
@@imspyingonyou2243 Been there! Your body is trying to tell you it needs healing. I'd really recommend you hit up a spa and get a full body, deep tissue, therapy deal with skin care bonuses and detoxing balms and aromas. When your body goes into its depression mode where we just want to drink and slouch until we pass out, that's when we gotta give it the royal treatment it really needs.
Awesome video, thank you! My favorite way to get on the floor is to sit on a zafu (meditation pillow). It offers just the right height and support for my tight-ish hips. 🧘🏽♀️💕🧘🏽♀️💕🧘🏽♀️💕 (Visual representation of my hip tension gently melting away.)
Hi strength side, really love your videos. I have been doing your bulletproof knee exercises and they are nothing short of miraculous! I will start doing these exercises too as my hips have always been tight and i am sure these will help. Applaud the great content of your videos!!
I'll need that positive vibe in the videos to get through the winter! I discovered your channel in the beginning of this year and it helped me to get happier together with the spring coming. Now I'm gonna use it as a therapy again haha
I stretch every muscle, right before bed each night to relax my body to sleep better. That alone has made me much more flexible, but this video sure helped. Thank you
I want to thank you guys your morning routine stretches fixed my sciatica and I'm more flexible than ever in my life and feel great daily. This vid was perfect for my tight hips, didn't even know u had a brother til a couple videos ago haha. Much Gratitude to you bro(s). 🧎🏾♂️✌🏽
I have been sitting in this kind of position all my life,especially number 1 and 3 because i feel way comfortable when i sit that way. To see this video I'm glad,now i know I'm not a freak as everyone i know use to say. Thanks
I found that a foam roller helped me better than a yoga block when trying to get better at sitting on my knees. A lot more comfortable and easier to adjust.
Very useful for us from the ' Western world' sitting too much in chairs...a mix of yoga,taichi, stretching, strength...one of the best channels on youtube
This video has really helped me out. i`m a recreational weightlifter and kickboxer, and my muscles around where my leg joins with the hip is always super tight and uncomfortable. I sat in the internal/external hip position that you showed for about 3 minutes and switched the legs around for another 3 minutes, and i fell super alleviated, no tightness what so ever. thanks.
So you’re brothers?? 60 years old, right knee is so stiff from sitting at a desk for years !! slowly trying to do the stretches that you recommend. God bless!!
Just make sure to take your time and not overdo it =) Stretching too hard can be dangerous (but also, if you stretch too hard too quickly you'll just inflame things and then actualy loose some mobility in the short term, which might lead to more overezealous stretching.. you get the idea).
@@n3v3r1s4 Yes I need to just go slow because it’s been years of sitting at a desk, I can’t even sit cross-legged anymore😢. So it’s been making yoga hard for me with certain floor stretching moves, especially if they have you sit crosslegged. I’ve always been pretty good about exercise but not so much about stretching and now I feel it. I also have scoliosis so if you have any ideas for scoliosis feel free to share. There are a lot of youtubers who demonstrate exercises for scoliosis but so far I’ve only found one ballet dancer that has helped me:) because my ribs are slightly rotated and people don’t really take that into consideration with some these exercises. Well I got a little windy there, so thank you for your suggestions keep up the good work!
@@charb1766 No worries haha, no idea about scoliosis though =D I've been where I couldn't sit cross-legged though (it's actualy a relatively difficult maneuver for someone completely out of shape) and yeah, stretching slowly, taking your time with the stretches that feel right for you (some sucked for me, others are great, you need to test and pick a bit) is the way to go I think =)
@@charb1766 ..Where are you from? I apologize If I'm being too forward, but like.. I really appreciate your warmth and openess, and I'm not actually the type to value the aforementioned values xD I mean, they're great, just.. not exactly me, ya know =D
Thanks for that ankle flexion you showed with saiza! Last year, I badly slipped a precision landing, smashing the "superficial peroneal nerve" and Fibularis tertius between the Calcaneus (heel bone) and my body weight as it came down. It shook up the Extensor digitorum longus system of muscles in my left leg. Stretch every morning and before bed and your bodies will love you~ :)
Thanks, guys! I've been floor sitting since April which has been great, although I tend to be in seiza the vast majority of the time because it's the easiest for me. I do some variation of the other two you showed but probably not often enough. Your cues will hopefully help me maximize those positions so I can get more comfortable in them for longer periods!
Amazing, I have really tight and quite sore hips due to a lot of sitting at work, in the car and playing hockey, all of which contribute to the same issue, and I've struggled to ease the condition even with the exercises my physiotherapist has given me. I did this for 15 minutes and my hips feel better than they have in months.
Absolutely the worst job I had for my body was one where I stood on concrete 6-8 hours a day without walking, while partially hunched at a computer. My work refused to put down a soft mat, get a sitting desk or buy a standing desk. We were not allowed to sit as it looked "sloppy" at reception. The computer was instead on a short dresser, so nowhere for your knees to go. After an injury I had to request a chair, so that meant sitting all day with a bank twist in order to type. Still better than what the standing did to my feet. I can walk for hours, but standing in place is brutal. Standing hunched fucks you up.
Josh Strength Side you are my go to! I feel like I got to class today and didn't expect to have a twin teacher. Let me get over that first and continue to enjoy the stretching and the calm voices. Keep up the great work - both of you!
@Olender - Your comment was too funny! I'm practicing too, I thought I was flexible in until I encountered Josh and Strength Side and others in the bodyweight movement community.
Love you guys. I have about 1 cm to go to get my sit bone firmly on the ground in 90/90. It’s the knees with past injuries (meniscus and ACL) that need TLC. Working on it!
Dope. Thanks for the post. Liked, Sub'd, and will continue to follow. Since my playing days as an athlete, I've suffered from a lack of flexibility and, over time, it's gotten worse. I'll be sure to incorporate this. Thanks so much.
I’m obese and I can do all of these. I don’t have any kind of stretching disorder where my joints dislocate to stretch further or any of that but I do have Lipedema so it’s encouraging to still beable to do these stretches and it inspires me to want to lose more weight.
I use the edge of my love seat to stretch my hamstring in one leg while simultaneously stretching my quad and hip flexors in the opposite leg. I ain't got all day to stretch so this saves time and rocks my legs. I can't even put any weight on my right knee after slamming it into my kitchen floor after soaping up my kitchen floor and subsequently slipping. Stretching on the love seat is relaxing and great , easy support. Best to you!
Okay I'm not particularly flexible. I thought sitting on the floor would be awful. But I can sit in the 90/90 for quite a while. thanks. This was pretty helpful
Very informative, thank you! I'm so happy that I can do them all without any pain. I will continue to practice these movements, I like that it feels like I'm doing something really benificial for my body!
@@seannichols2428 Not consecutively. So say you stretch for 10 minutes a day. 6 days a week. Would be like 10 months. If you stretch a few times a day. Well you can reduce the amount of time needed to get your feet accustomed to sitting in prayer position.
