The article emphasizes the new Outside+ app available for iOS members while sharing a personal journey toward achieving a splits goal. It highlights a flexible stretching routine that targets various lower body muscles, promoting overall wellness. Attention to quads, calves, and ankles, beyond just hamstrings and hip flexors, is crucial. The author stresses focusing on the process rather than perfection, recommending patience and fun in practice. Resources such as props can aid the stretching experience, but personal adaptability is key to success in achieving the splits.
It's important to remember that the splits are just a shape. We don't want to take them too seriously. It's okay if the shape takes a long time or if it never works for you.
The entire lower body is connected; by targeting quads, calves, and ankles in addition to hamstrings and hip flexors, I significantly improved my flexibility.
During stretching, it's essential to maintain muscular engagement and to contract rather than just releasing; the balance is crucial for maximizing the effectiveness of each stretch.
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