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Supplements to increase flexibility?
Has anyone had any success with supplements – ie, vitamins or formulations specifically marketed to increase flexibility? I’m struggling with my middle split despite the fact that I’ve been stretching for 1.5 hours 3-4 times a week… I am doing front oversplits but those frustrating middle splits elude me. Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!!
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Very curious about this too! 🙂
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Interesting question and I am curious what would come out as feedback.
Since 2 weeks, I am taking Silicium in liquid. According to what I've read, the treatment should be at least 90 days.
I think there might be 2-3 options. These products are also helpful for any post trauma/injury!
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It is a drinkable version of organic silica which is essential for healthy connective tissue and the skin. It keeps the body energetic and young !
Key Benefits
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In 1994, the first drinkable organic silica was obtained by Dr Loic Le Ribault and is now produced in Spain. As we get older the natural silica present in our bodies drops and needs to be replenished regularly to maintain the body’s natural functions.
Silica is an active ingredient which helps support general health. It is well known to be used for the regeneration of the skin and soft tissues, especially collagen and elastin. It is widely used in many cosmetic and anti-ageing fields.
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Feel free to explore and experiment.
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Plain old water.
http://www.coreperformance.com/daily/one-small-change/drink-water-boost-flexibility.html
There was a discussion in a FB group also regarding gluten allergy and flexibility.
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Doing ANY (no exaggeration) exercise, stretching, getting up from sitting -laying down Parts of my body cracks (like an old house) not always sore, guess I’m used to it, but everyone knows its me coming. Fitness instructors can tell when I’m not doing jumping jacks, or push ups, can hear my ankles, knees, elbows, wrists. During yoga – kinda got snubbed out for making too much noise, and others laugh.
I blame it on having an eating disorder for a decade. I only take ‘joint health’ supplements MSM, hyaluronic acid, etc (for yrs, no change of function) any advice on a solution to a silent body? 30 yo. Healthy weight, tall girl. If advice to see a physician or specialist, which field? -
yoga body naturals has a supplement – I have not tried it. Joint Juice is good.
Honestly though for middles – it's not achieveable for everyone, have you been to a dr or chiropractor? Middles can depend on your hips, how they are shaped and tilted.
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i didnt know there was such products for flexibility, but to me it is going too far…
to each their own ways
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I don’t know of any supplements that increase flexibility…. All the joint supplements do is help with cartilage and help to keep joints lubricated.. Basic joint health
The problem is that yes flexibility kind of has to do with joints… Its not the structures that joint pills help…….. To increase flexibility you have to try to stretch the muscles and tendons that cross the joint
There’s been some new stretching techniques out…. Resistance stretching is supposed to be awesome… There’s a book that the swimmer dara torres is in
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