Favorite stretch after strength

[Pam]

My favorites are Lastics, Advanced Lastics and TangoFlex. Since doing these 3 on a regular basis for a month or so,I have seen great improvement in the flexibility of my legs and hips. Bendy Body was was too advanced for me right now, but hopefully I can use in the future.

[tiffanywu]

My all-time favorite is the stretch segments on Denise Beatty's Fitness Fix DVDs (same upper body and lower body ones on each of her three DVDs) -- 10 mins and effective... most efficient routine ever! And her foam rolling segment is excellent too.

[bex]

Originally Posted by Vantreesta

I like Slim & Limber a lot but have done it so much that I'm hoping for some variety. I also like Tamilee's Total Stretch for Beginners but feel it's not enough for me after weights.

You’ve just named my 2 favourite stretches, so I feel confident we have similar tastes. I’ve been experimenting with YouTube instructors lately, and for short add in stretch routines I really like GrowingAnnanas. Her “Hit It Harder” series has stretches every Sunday (Days 7, 14, 21 and 28). I particularly like Day 7, and also the standalone “Full Body Stretch Mobility Routine”, which is her and a friend in front of a lovely lakefront.

I also really enjoy the YouTube channel Mr & Mrs Muscle - they have a playlist of several stretches that are all great.

[Kitten]

Originally Posted by Vantreesta

Thanks, Jackie! I didn't even think to mention I don't click with CS, although I do like parts of Essentrics barre after running. I will try that one of Lee's (have the DVD, don't think I've tried it) and look into Bendy Body.

I like Slim & Limber a lot but have done it so much that I'm hoping for some variety. I also like Tamilee's Total Stretch for Beginners but feel it's not enough for me after weights. I need to just start going through ones I have and trying them, just looking for direction toward a good starting point!

Tamilee's total stretch for beginners is the stretch I reach for the most. I also like this one from PopSugar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC79...index=2&t=343s

[jbrigid]

I use Cathe's extended stretch from her Lite Series. 10 and 12 minutes, and always leave me feeling calm and stretched.

[Vantreesta]

Thank you all for your great suggestions! I will be checking out the ones I don't have and revisiting Denise Beatty's, which I own but haven't done in ages. I appreciate everyone's input!

[AnMrsDe]

Originally Posted by wendug

I LOVE this 15 minute stretch routine from YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_te...index=134&t=5s

Nice music, great stretches, and I feel fabulous when I'm done!

Thanks, Wendy, for mentioning this stretch. I did it this morning after my Yvette class (she never stretches enough for me) and really enjoyed it! Love that it includes mobility too!

[Vantreesta]

Originally Posted by wendug

I LOVE this 15 minute stretch routine from YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_te...index=134&t=5s

Nice music, great stretches, and I feel fabulous when I'm done!

Chose this one to try today. It felt nice and was very similar to my usual post-run yoga routine. I feel relaxed now. Thanks!