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We Polled Hundreds of People: Why You’re Not Getting Flexible (And How to Fix It)

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Top 10 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Flexible After Years of Stretching Stretching is often seen as the key to unlocking better movement, preventing injuries, and enhancing performance in activities like dance, yoga, and martial arts. Yet, despite putting in...

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Straddle vs Side Split. What is the difference?

Straddle vs Side Split. What is the difference?

Posted by Paul Zaichik on

Straddle and side split seems like the same thing at first, but a straddle and side split are two different things. If we were going to use an SAT analogy here. Straddle to side split is like journey to destination.  Your destination is 180 degree side split. If you were halfway on your journey, then your straddle is 90 degrees. 

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A Triangle of Hiking and Backpacking Injuries

A Triangle of Hiking and Backpacking Injuries

Posted by Paul Zaichik on

My first introduction into science of hiking or backpacking came from one of my professors when I was in college. He was an avid hiker. Anytime he needed to make an example he would use hiking as an example: Hiking techniques, Hiking Biomechanics, Hiking Physiology, Hiking Kinesiology. He has even invited the students to some on his hiking and backpacking adventures. Fortunately, I made a decision to go because I have learnt a lot...

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Side Split Mastery. Side split mastered? When is a side split truly mastered?

Side Split Mastery. Side split mastered? When is a side split truly mastered?

Posted by Paul Zaichik on

Side Split Mastery! Side split mastered? When is a side split truly mastered? I've been teaching strength and flexibility for many years and I can tell you that I see three types of people who can do a side split: TYPE 1 MASTERY: Type one, is someone who can get down into a side split and only hold the legs out at 180

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How effective is supine wall straddle or straddle waterfall for attaining a side split?

How effective is supine wall straddle or straddle waterfall for attaining a side split?

Posted by Paul Zaichik on

Effectiveness of supine wall assisted straddle or supine waterfall straddle for the mastery of the side split. Also called middle split, or center split.  Having been asked by people about the effectiveness of this technique, we decided to do a poll. 
We have asked a small group of questions to see if anyone found this technique useful in the split training. As well as to find out how this technique is commonly used by people outside of EasyFlexibility system.

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Anterior vs. Posterior Pelvic Tilt: Key Insights & Benefits

Anterior vs. Posterior Pelvic Tilt: Key Insights & Benefits

Posted by Paul Zaichik on

There's a little bit of confusion about the difference between anterior and posterior pelvic tilt for beginners. So, let’s examine the difference.  The anterior pelvic tilt is where the top of the pelvis is tilted forward. And the posterior pelvic tilt is where the top of the pelvis is tilted backward. 

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Back stretching vs back bending vs back pain training. What’s the difference?

Back stretching vs back bending vs back pain training. What’s the difference?

Posted by Paul Zaichik on

When someone says that they're looking for a back program, sometimes they are looking for a back bending program, sometimes they are looking for a back stretching program, and sometimes they're looking for a back pain release program. And there are also cases when, people are looking for a tilt program, such as anterior pelvic tilt or posterior pelvic tilt, where the lower back is too rounded or too straight. And every so often people ask for a program for their upper back, but what they are really looking for is to improve their posture.

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two girls doing a true front split on the floor

Is Front Split Always Hamstrings Dominant?

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Is Front Split always Hamstring dominant? The short answer is yes. It is very difficult to find someone who has a completely balanced True Front Split with a 50% flexibility coming from the front leg and 50% flexibility coming from...

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six pictures of girls doing back stretching in different positions

Lower back strength requirement in short ranges, in an Arabesque position, for dancers in various age groups.

Posted by Paul Zaichik on

Arabesque is one of the basic positions in Dance, Cheerleading, Figure Skating and certain other sports and fitness performance activities.Today I'd like to discuss an observational study regarding the lower back strength in adult dancers. Over the years, people who...

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