THE SPLITS
It never loses its appeal, because we think only dancers and gymnasts can do it but, with daily practice, you can supercharge your flexibility, too. ‘If you did gymnastics or dance as a child, are naturally flexible, or do a lot of yoga, you’ll probably drop into the splits sooner, but most people can achieve it within a couple of months,’ says Lucy Potucek, Beach Body Barre and Power Pilates teacher at Danceworks Studio in central London (lucypotucek.com).
‘Always remember to warm up to increase the range of motion in your joints and make your muscles more pliable. Try five minutes of dynamic stretching and cardio (including running on the spot), lowintensity jumping jacks, hip circles and front and side lunges. Also, listen to your body and don’t push it too far. This move should be built up to gradually. Stretching should never cause considerable pain.’
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